Version 2.2.0
Released through GitHub with installer, portable executable, and SHA-256 checksums.
Independent guide · checked September 4, 2026
DLSS 5 Swapper: download, install, and restore
DLSS 5 Swapper automates community DLSS-NR installation for compatible games and emulators. It is open-source third-party software, not an NVIDIA tool, and compatibility is not guaranteed.
Windows 10/11
The app manages compatible 32-bit and 64-bit games. Linux/Proton has no release binary.
Not code-signed
SmartScreen may warn on first launch. Verify the source and release checksum before running it.
Download status: GitHub lists 2.2.0 as current. The Nexus listing was still on 2.0.0 when checked and its executable was quarantined by automated safety checks. Use the original GitHub release and compare its published SHA-256; DLSS5Mod does not mirror the installer.
What it automates
One library, several installation routes
Swapper discovers games, inspects their renderer and DLSS state, backs up existing files, deploys the selected route, records history, and can restore originals.
Discover
Steam, Epic, GOG, Xbox, folders, and emulators
Local libraryFull fixed-drive scanning is off by default; manually added folders still scan.
ReShade
Default native-DLSS community route
ExperimentalUses the bundled community add-on and runtime path.
Feeder
Games without native DLSS
VariableSupplies the neural-rendering path through ReShade and motion-vector components.
OptiScaler
Optional RTX 50 backend
RTX 50 onlyRequires driver 616.56+, a 64-bit game, and native DLSS enabled.
Swapper route finder
Which backend fits your game?
Choose the detected conditions, then run the check. This recommends a starting route; it does not promise that a specific game works.
Recommendation
Choose your setup and run the check
Waiting for your selections
- Keep the game closed while installing, changing backend, or restoring.
Compatibility at a glance
| Target | Documented route | Important limit |
|---|---|---|
| RTX 20/30/40/50 | ReShade or Feeder | Older-series support is a modified-runtime author claim, not NVIDIA support |
| RTX 50 + native DLSS | Optional OptiScaler | Driver 616.56+, 64-bit game |
| DirectX 12 | Native, Feeder, or eligible OptiScaler | Depends on game integration |
| DirectX 11 | Feeder; eligible OptiScaler | OptiScaler uses a bridge path |
| DirectX 9 / 8 | Feeder through legacy translation components | DX8 route is documented for 32-bit games |
| Vulkan / OpenGL | ReShade/Feeder | Renderer and game behavior vary |
| DirectX 10 | No direct Feeder support | Use a DX11 mode when available |
| AMD / Intel / GTX | No NVIDIA DLSS 5 route | Use FSR, XeSS, or game-native alternatives |
Installer or portable?
| Download | Best for | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Installer | Regular use | Adds shortcuts and a normal uninstall entry |
| Portable executable | Testing or keeping the app self-contained | Runs without installing the manager itself |
| SHA256SUMS.txt | Every download | Verifies that the file matches the GitHub release |
Download all three only from the original GitHub Releases page. The project code is MIT licensed, but bundled NVIDIA and third-party components retain their own terms.
How to install DLSS 5 with Swapper
- Download the 2.2.0 installer or portable executable and
SHA256SUMS.txtfrom GitHub Releases. - Verify the downloaded executable’s SHA-256 against the release file.
- Close the game, its launcher process when practical, and any mod manager currently writing to the game folder.
- Open Swapper and let it discover supported storefront libraries. If the title is missing, add the game or emulator folder manually.
- Select the game card and confirm the executable, detected graphics API, native DLSS state, and any anti-cheat warning.
- Choose the backend: ReShade for the default community route, Feeder for a compatible game without DLSS, or eligible OptiScaler on RTX 50.
- Select Install DLSS 5 with the game closed. Do not interrupt file copying.
- Launch the game and verify the add-on/runtime status before changing visual controls.
Verify the installation
- Open ReShade with
Homeand check the Add-ons tab. “No effects found” alone is not an error on a native-DLSS route. - Enable the game’s own DLSS option when the route relies on native DLSS inputs.
- Check Swapper History and copy the installation log when diagnosis is needed.
- Confirm that
_DLSS5_Backupexists and leave it intact. - Compare the same scene on/off and inspect frame time as well as appearance.
How to restore original files
- Close the game.
- Right-click its library entry or open game details.
- Select Restore originals.
- Review the restore result and missing-file warnings.
- If an older installation remains broken, use the launcher’s Verify/Repair function after restoring.
Modpack users: MO2 Stock Game and Root Builder setups such as LoreRim must be restored through their own modpack manager. Swapper intentionally avoids overwriting conflicting ENB, DXVK, and loader files.
Safety and anti-cheat
The executable is not code-signed, so Windows SmartScreen may show a warning. Verify the GitHub source, exact release, filename, size, and SHA-256 rather than disabling security software blindly. Some components download on first use, including the optional pinned OptiScaler package.
Do not treat the warning as an anti-cheat bypass. Swapper does not disable anti-cheat. Injected or replaced files can block launch, crash the game, or put an online account at risk. Use official in-game DLSS options for protected multiplayer titles.
Known limitations and current reports
- Some games are detected with the wrong API or the wrong native-DLSS/Feeder route.
- Games without an NGX lifecycle may remain on
HOOKS ARMED — NO DLSS CREATE SEEN. - OptiScaler in Swapper is currently an RTX 50-only route.
- Vulkan backend changes require restoring originals first.
- Emulator compatibility depends on the active renderer and game; a successful install does not prove a visible effect.
- Existing graphics injectors and outdated backup sessions can conflict with installation or restoration.
Check the current GitHub Issues before assuming a game-specific crash has been fixed.
Frequently asked questions
Does DLSS5 Swapper work on RTX 4090?
The ReShade route includes a community-modified runtime whose author reports RTX 40 support. NVIDIA still lists official DLSS 5 Neural Rendering for RTX 50 only.
Does it work on RTX 3060?
The project documents RTX 20/30 support through its ReShade/Feeder path. Expect a heavier performance cost and no NVIDIA support.
Can AMD or Intel GPUs use it?
No. The neural-rendering runtime requires an NVIDIA RTX path. Use FSR, XeSS, or a supported game alternative.
Can it add DLSS 5 to a game without DLSS?
Sometimes. Version 2.2.0 uses DLSS5-Feeder for compatible non-DLSS games, but input quality and compatibility vary by engine and renderer.
Is DLSS 5 Swapper an official NVIDIA application?
No. It is an independent open-source community manager. Its installation routes and modified runtimes are not NVIDIA-supported integrations.
Why does SmartScreen warn about it?
The release executable is not code-signed. That explains the warning but does not independently prove that a file is safe; verify the original release and SHA-256.
Original sources
Check upstream before downloading
This page was last checked on September 4, 2026. Swapper is changing quickly, so upstream release notes override static instructions when versions differ.