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w2xcr.exe: which program is it?

w2xcr.exe is a program file of waifu2x-converter-cpp. It is installed together with the program and is how it is started from the command line.

AppPublisherLatest versionDefault install folder
waifu2x-converter-cpp — 5.3.4 —

Frequently asked questions

Is w2xcr.exe safe?

w2xcr.exe is a normal part of waifu2x-converter-cpp when it sits in the program's install folder and carries the publisher's digital signature. A file with the same name in another folder can be something else: check its signature and hash.

Where is w2xcr.exe located?

In the program's install folder, which the installer chooses; winget puts portable programs under %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages.

How do I remove w2xcr.exe?

Uninstall waifu2x-converter-cpp through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes w2xcr.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.