About DirectX Tool Kit (XWBTool)
XWBTool is a command line tool used to build XACT-style .xwb WaveBank files. These can be loaded using the DirectX Tool Kit for Audio (part of DirectX Tool Kit for DX11 / DX12) with the WaveBank class.
DirectX Tool Kit (XWBTool) 2026.3.31
Command line tool for building XACT-style wave banks for use with DirectXTK for Audio.
- By Microsoft Corporation
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated Mar 31, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | Microsoft Corporation |
|---|---|
| Version | 2026.3.31 |
| Release date | 2026-03-31 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64, arm64 |
| Package ID | Microsoft.DirectX.ToolKit.XWBTool |
| Dependencies | Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64 |
Install DirectX Tool Kit (XWBTool) from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.DirectX.ToolKit.XWBTool -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.DirectX.ToolKit.XWBTool -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.DirectX.ToolKit.XWBTool -e
DirectX Tool Kit (XWBTool) adds this command to the command line: xwbtool.
DirectX Tool Kit (XWBTool) version history
2025.10.28.2
Frequently asked questions
Is DirectX Tool Kit (XWBTool) free?
Yes. DirectX Tool Kit (XWBTool) is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of DirectX Tool Kit (XWBTool)?
The latest version is 2026.3.31, released on Mar 31, 2026.
Is it safe to download DirectX Tool Kit (XWBTool)?
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 88004c009b1982a8339bf1b8cf4eb419c6d88698012cc8fc3ea84eef220c844e.
Which Windows versions does DirectX Tool Kit (XWBTool) support?
DirectX Tool Kit (XWBTool) runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64), ARM64 systems.
How do I uninstall DirectX Tool Kit (XWBTool)?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find DirectX Tool Kit (XWBTool) and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.DirectX.ToolKit.XWBTool -e.
Is there a portable version of DirectX Tool Kit (XWBTool)?
Yes. DirectX Tool Kit (XWBTool) is available as a portable program (XWBTool.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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