DirectX Shader Compiler

by Microsoftv1.9.2602

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

The project includes a compiler and related tools used to compile High-Level Shader Language (HLSL) programs into DirectX Intermediate Language (DXIL) representation.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.DirectX.ShaderCompiler --exact --version 1.9.2602

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Installers · v1.9.2602

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x86	ZIP archive	-	Direct
x64	ZIP archive	-	Direct
arm64	ZIP archive	-	Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for DirectX Shader Compiler.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install DirectX Shader Compiler on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.DirectX.ShaderCompiler --exact --version 1.9.2602. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install DirectX Shader Compiler silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.DirectX.ShaderCompiler --exact 1.9.2602 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall DirectX Shader Compiler via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.DirectX.ShaderCompiler --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from DirectX Shader Compiler's Apps & Features entry.

Is DirectX Shader Compiler free?

DirectX Shader Compiler is distributed under LLVM Release License. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/microsoft/DirectXShaderCompiler) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does DirectX Shader Compiler work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls DirectX Shader Compiler directly from the publisher.

How do I keep DirectX Shader Compiler up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.DirectX.ShaderCompiler --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of DirectX Shader Compiler from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

1.9.2602latest
1.8.2505.1