DirectX Capabilities Viewer

DirectX Capabilities Viewer 10.0.22621

The tool is designed to allow developers to explore the Direct3D capabilities exposed by the hardware/software/drivers on their system.

Download for Windows

About DirectX Capabilities Viewer

The tool is designed to allow developers to explore the Direct3D capabilities exposed by the hardware/software/drivers on their system. The package is a standalone, portable x64 version of the DirectX Caps Viewer tool that is also in Microsoft.WindowsSDK.10.0.22621.

Technical details

PublisherMicrosoft Corporation
Version10.0.22621
Release date2022-02-16
LicenseMIT
Installer typeportable
Architecturex64
Package IDMicrosoft.DirectX.CapsViewer

Install DirectX Capabilities Viewer from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.DirectX.CapsViewer -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.DirectX.CapsViewer -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.DirectX.CapsViewer -e

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Frequently asked questions

Is DirectX Capabilities Viewer free?

Yes. DirectX Capabilities Viewer is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.

What is the latest version of DirectX Capabilities Viewer?

The latest version is 10.0.22621, released on Feb 16, 2022.

Is it safe to download DirectX Capabilities Viewer?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with ce024a059851222d14063843726f6e6745995c13628beac8a52fc97b98084d76.

Which Windows versions does DirectX Capabilities Viewer support?

DirectX Capabilities Viewer runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I uninstall DirectX Capabilities Viewer?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find DirectX Capabilities Viewer and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.DirectX.CapsViewer -e.

Is there a portable version of DirectX Capabilities Viewer?

Yes. DirectX Capabilities Viewer is available as a portable program (dxcapsviewer.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.