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
Publisher
Microsoft Corporation
Version
10.0.22621
Release date
2022-02-16
License
MIT
Installer type
portable
Architecture
x64
Package ID
Microsoft.DirectX.CapsViewer
Install DirectX Capabilities Viewer from the command line
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.
Alternatives to DirectX Capabilities Viewer
Other Development kits programs for Windows from different developers.