Can I get DirectX for free?

Yes, you can download Microsoft DirectX on your computer for free. The application doesn’t have any in-app purchases, nor does it require any subscription, account, or license.

How do I download DirectX?

Windows 8.1 or 8

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search. Type dxdiag in the search box. Or, just type dxdiag from Start.
Tap or click on dxdiag from the results.
Check DirectX Version on the first page of the report in the System Information section.

Which is the best DirectX for gaming?

We at the DirectX team designed DirectX 11 to be the best API for game developers to use in their engines. Even though we shipped DX11 a decade ago, for many games it’s still a great option. Having said that, DX12 has several advantages over DX11.

Is DirectX an app?

Windows desktop app with C++ and DirectX A Windows desktop app with DirectX is an app developed using native C++ and DirectX APIs. This model is more complex than an app written in a managed framework, but it provides greater flexibility and greater access to system resources especially graphics devices.

How do I know what DirectX I have?

Checking your version of DirectX

To check which version of DirectX is on your PC using the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, select the Start button and type dxdiag in the search box, then press Enter.
In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, select the System tab, then check the DirectX version number under System Information.

Is it better to use DirectX 11 or 12?

Better Scaling with Multi-Core CPUs One of the core advantages of low-level APIs like DirectX 12 and Vulkan is improved CPU utilization. Traditionally with DirectX 9 and 11 based games, most games only used 2-4 cores for the various mechanics: Physics, AI, draw-calls, etc. Some games were even limited to one.

How do I create a DirectX app?

To create a DirectX “non-desktop” application, a special type of project called a “DirectX App” is used. This step involves opening a Visual Studio 2013, select File → New Project and select as “DirectX App” which comes under category of “Visual C++”, “Store App”, “Universal App”.