DLSS 5 Swapper
A free community app that brings NVIDIA's DLSS 5 neural rendering to your games — including games that never got it — on RTX 20, 30, 40 and 50 cards.
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- v2.2.9
- Windows 10/11 x64
What do you need to do?
Start with the task in front of you.
Choose a route before you install
Start with your graphics card and game. We'll narrow down the documented route and show what still needs checking.
Prefer the written checklist?
- Investigate the native DLSS / RenoDX route
- The project documents a native route for eligible DX12 games. This is a starting point; it does not establish a successful neural pass for your game.
- Investigate the ReShade / Feeder route
- The project lists this route for compatible games without native DLSS. Success still depends on the game's inputs, matched components and runtime.
- Check the native-input consumer before installing
- Native DLSS with this renderer needs a route-specific check. Eligible OptiScaler paths have additional input, bitness and model requirements; the Blackwell model is not a universal older-card solution.
- Check the legacy renderer or emulator route
- Legacy APIs need renderer- and bitness-specific bridging. This helper cannot establish those conditions from a generic renderer label.
- Check whether the game offers DirectX 11
- Swapper's Feeder route does not support DirectX 10 directly; its compatibility table says to choose DX11 when the game offers it. A feature in a separate Feeder release may not be available through this app.
- Check support for this GPU before installing
- Swapper's ReShade / Feeder requirements list RTX 20, 30, 40 and 50 families. Support for AMD, GTX or Intel in another upscaling component does not establish support for this neural-rendering route.
- The download requires Windows 10/11 x64
- The installer and portable app are for 64-bit Windows 10/11. Linux/Proton and other systems do not have a confirmed installation procedure in this guide.
- Check the game's rules first
- An installation route cannot tell you whether a game permits injected components. Do not use a technical support listing as permission for an account or protected session.
The compact F8 panel works only in 64-bit DX11/DX12 games on the Feeder or native RenoDX route, with Swapper running. Multipass uses Home, and OptiScaler is not supported.
Since v2.2.8 the publisher lists any current driver: the faults on 616.64 and newer came from the older RenoDX v4.7 consumer, not the driver. Reinstall the route in any game you set up with v2.2.7 or earlier.
Is it safe?
The official build is open source on the developer's GitHub. If your file's SHA-256 matches the official value, it is the genuine file. The real risks are fake downloads and using mods in online games.
Verify your download
Drop the file in and compare it with every official SHA-256. Nothing is uploaded.
Windows Defender alert
Trojan:Win32/Kepavll!rfn on DLSS 5 tools: when it is a false positive and when it is not.
Fake downloads
Password-protected archives, tiny .exe files and look-alike GitHub accounts.
Online games and bans
Anti-cheat can ban injected mods. Use DLSS 5 mods in single-player games only.
Something not working?
Start with what you can see. Follow the checks for that symptom.
What DLSS 5 looks like
NVIDIA's own reveal of DLSS 5 on RTX 50 hardware. Community tools use the same neural model on more games and older RTX cards, so results and frame rates differ from this official demo.
Which DLSS 5 tool should you use?
DLSS 5 Swapper is the best known, but other tools are updated more often. Versions below come from our automated check.
| Tool | Latest release | GPUs | How it installs | Undo | Anti-cheat handling | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLSS 5 Swapper MIT (app); components keep their own licenses | v2.2.9 Sep 29, 2026 | RTX 20–50 (older cards via a community-modified runtime) | Bundled in the installer and pinned per release; each release lists its component versions | Restore originals per game; uninstalling the app does not touch game folders | Red warning and optional confirmation | Beginners who want one app with an in-game overlay and per-game restore Watch out: Bundled add-ons change only with an app release; read its component table before updating a working game |
| DLSS 5 Manager Proprietary original code (open repository); third-party parts keep their licenses | 1.3.8 Oct 22, 2026 | NVIDIA RTX; optional, experimental AMD mode (Radeon RX 6000–9000, through the DLSS-NR on AMD mod and Live Flow; not independently verified) | Managed by the app; server-based component updates in testing | Install and remove per game | Detects anti-cheat and shows an indicator (1.3.3) | Players who want frequent updates and the Live Flow screen-space mode Watch out: Releases every few days change features quickly; check the notes for your version |
| RHI (ReShade HDR Installer) GPL-3.0 | RHI-2.9.2 Nov 8, 2026 | NVIDIA RTX for DLSS 5; OptiScaler options for AMD/Intel upscaling (not DLSS 5) | Latest stable and nightly builds fetched on launch | Original DLLs backed up; restore per game | Foreign-DLL detection warns before overwriting | Enthusiasts who already use ReShade/RenoDX HDR mods and want fine control Watch out: Much broader than DLSS 5; more settings to get wrong |
Facts from each project's README, checked 2026-10-05. Release versions from the automated check on Nov 11, 2026, 07:49 UTC.
What is DLSS 5 Swapper?
DLSS5-Swapper is a community-developed Windows application by Rakan Alkhaldi for installing, configuring and restoring DLSS 5-related components in compatible games and emulators. Its routes include native DLSS, ReShade/Feeder and eligible OptiScaler configurations.
This guide covers rakanki911's DLSS5-Swapper and its community neural-rendering routes. beeradmoore's DLSS Swapper is a separate library-management project. Similar names do not mean the same features or installation steps.
About this siteBrowse all guides
One guide for each task, with requirements, checks and a way back.
Download
Official releases and package choices.
Setup
First use, installation routes and game setup.
Games
Game-specific setup, known issues and ban risk.
Compatibility
GPU, driver, operating system and API requirements.
GPUs
Which GPUs can run DLSS 5 and at what cost.
Settings
Understand add-ons, Multipass and performance.
Troubleshooting
Find the cause from the symptoms you see.
Comparison
Choose the tool that fits your workflow.
Safety
Software sources, warnings and online play.
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- Trojan:Win32/Kepavll!rfn on DLSS 5 Tools: Real or False?
Restore & Update
Update components or restore original files.
Learn
DLSS 5 basics, official games and key files.
- DLSS 5 Autopilot Guide: Routes, Setup, Safety and Undo
- DLSS 5 Games: Official Support List and Status
- DLSS 5 Manager Guide: Install, Live Flow, Safety and Undo
- DLSS 5 One Click (DLSS5oneclick): Setup, Routes and Safety
- nvngx_dlssnr.dll: The DLSS 5 Runtime File Explained
- RHI DLSS 5 Guide: Setup, Cost Scaler and Safety
- What Is DLSS 5? Release Date, GPUs, Games & RTX 40 Status
DLSS 5 Swapper questions
What is DLSS 5 Swapper?
A free, open-source Windows app by rakanki911 (Rakan Alkhaldi) that installs NVIDIA's DLSS 5 neural rendering into PC games and emulators, keeps backups, and can restore the original files. It is a community project, not an NVIDIA product.
Is this the official DLSS 5 Swapper website?
No. This is an unofficial guide. The app is published only on the developer's GitHub, and every download link here goes there.
Does DLSS 5 Swapper work on my graphics card?
NVIDIA officially supports DLSS 5 only on RTX 50 GPUs. DLSS 5 Swapper also runs it on RTX 20, 30 and 40 cards through a community-modified runtime, with a noticeable FPS cost. It does not support AMD, Intel or GTX cards.
How much FPS will I lose?
Often a lot. The neural pass adds several milliseconds per frame. Even an RTX 5070 Ti at 4K went from 71 to 35 FPS in Control with the early build (Tom's Hardware). Lowering the working resolution and the pass count recovers the most.
Is DLSS 5 Swapper a virus?
The official build is not a known virus, but it is unsigned, so Windows Defender sometimes flags it as Trojan:Win32/Kepavll!rfn, which the developer calls a false positive. Check that your file's SHA-256 matches the official value, and never use copies from other sites.
Can I get banned for using it?
Yes, in online games with anti-cheat. Injected DLLs and ReShade add-ons can be detected, and publishers ban for unauthorized software. Use DLSS 5 mods only in single-player, offline games.
Is DLSS 5 Swapper still being updated?
The latest release is v2.2.9, published Sep 29, 2026. At our last check (Nov 11, 2026, 07:49 UTC) the developer's last public activity on the project was Sep 29, 2026. The app keeps working without updates; the status page tracks any change.
How do I undo DLSS 5 Swapper?
Close the game, select it in the app and use Restore originals, for every game you modified. Uninstalling the app alone does not remove files from game folders.
Keep a way back
Before switching routes or removing the application, restore the game's original files. Then check that the unmodified game works.