While it was a pioneering graphics program, it is functionally obsolete for modern design work. It is worth downloading only if you need to open old .mix files or want a heavy dose of nostalgia for late-90s Microsoft aesthetics.

So why did PhotoDraw disappear? Two reasons:

The only fully legal way to obtain is to purchase a used, physical CD-ROM copy from second-hand marketplaces (eBay, Amazon third-party sellers). These often include the original CD key. You can then rip the CD to an ISO file for convenience.