DLSS Swapper developer warns users of user-submitted DLL malware risks

User-submitted DLSS DLLs may include malware, DLSS Swapper creator warns

The creator of DLSS Swapper, a popular tool that allows gamers to manage, upgrade, and swap DLSS, FSR, and XeSS in games, has warned users about potential malware risks. These risks do not come from DLSS Swapper itself, but from bad actors submitting fake DLSS DLL files via the DLSS Swapper Manifest system.

One malicious DLSS DLL file had a comment saying “this fixed it for me”, hoping to attract unsuspecting Nvidia GPU users who are having issues. This file contained malware. Users with powerful gaming PCs are attractive targets for malicious actors. This is because their PCs are likely to use expensive hardware that can be used for cryptocurrency mining and other purposes. In our eyes, these people are sick for wanting to attack those indulging in their hobbies.

Users of DLSS Swapper should avoid using random DLL files from the internet and only use DLL files from trusted sources. This includes files taken from game installs and files from Nvidia sources. As always, downloading random files from the internet comes with risks.

For those curious, this is what was uploaded,https://t.co/TQTGmgZyGb

— DLSS Swapper (@dlss_swapper) July 8, 2026

DLSS Swapper is an incredibly useful tool. This is especially true for games that lack DLSS or FSR upgrade support using the Nvidia App or AMD’s GPU drivers. If you want to download DLSS Swapper, do so from its official source. There are many fake websites impersonating DLSS Swapper with malicious intent. If you want the newest version of DLSS Swapper, it is available exclusively from GitHub.

DLSS Swapper is an incredibly useful tool, but its users need to be wary about where they source their DLL files. Sadly, the internet is filled with bad actors. If you are vigilant, you should be able to avoid them.

You can join the discussion on DLSS Swapper’s malware warning on the OC3D Forums.