NVIDIA App 11.0.6.383

This free utility replaces GeForce Experience with faster performance, cleaner design, and expanded functionality for both gamers and content creators.

Essential GPU Management

Driver updates become effortless with the NVIDIA App.

Download Game Ready or Studio drivers directly within the interface, roll back to previous versions when needed, and receive notifications when new releases become available.

The app automatically detects your hardware and recommends the optimal driver branch for your workflow - gaming or professional creative applications.

Game optimization scans your library and configures graphics settings based on your GPU capabilities.

Rather than manually adjusting dozens of in-game options, one click applies NVIDIA's tested profiles that balance visual quality with performance for your specific hardware.

Recording and Streaming

The redesigned in-game overlay captures screenshots, records gameplay footage, and saves instant replays without impacting performance.

NVIDIA's hardware encoder (NVENC) handles the heavy lifting, keeping your CPU free for gaming while producing high-quality H.264, HEVC, or AV1 video depending on your GPU generation.

For live streaming, the app integrates with OBS Studio, which supports NVENC for efficient broadcast encoding. Creators seeking dedicated recording software can also use Bandicam with NVIDIA hardware acceleration for smaller file sizes without quality loss.

Creative Tools Integration

Content creators gain access to NVIDIA Broadcast directly through the app. AI-powered features include background removal, noise suppression for microphones, and auto-framing that keeps you centered in the shot during video calls or streams. These features work across any communication or streaming application.

For video encoding projects, the NVEnc command-line tool provides direct access to NVIDIA's hardware encoder with advanced options for H.264, HEVC, and AV1 output. Users preferring graphical interfaces can leverage NVENC through HandBrake or VidCoder for batch video conversion at hardware-accelerated speeds.

Cloud Gaming Access

GeForce NOW cloud gaming is accessible directly from the NVIDIA App.

Stream games from your existing library on lower-powered hardware using NVIDIA's remote servers, with support for up to 4K resolution and 240fps on compatible subscriptions.

System Requirements

The NVIDIA App requires Windows 10 64-bit or newer with a GeForce GTX 900 series or later GPU. For optimal performance, ensure DirectX is current and your system has adequate RAM for background features like instant replay recording.

RTX 40-series owners gain access to AV1 encoding - install the AV1 Video Extension for native Windows playback of your recordings.

For HEVC content, the HEVC Video Extension enables playback in Windows applications without additional software.

Playback and Media Tools

After recording gameplay, play back your captures with VLC Media Player or install the K-Lite Codec Pack for system-wide codec support in Windows Media Player and other DirectShow-compatible applications.