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# SDL_GetRenderD3D9Device

Get the D3D9 device associated with a renderer.

## Syntax

```c
IDirect3DDevice9* SDL_GetRenderD3D9Device(SDL_Renderer * renderer);

```

## Function Parameters

|                  |                                                          |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| **renderer**     | the renderer from which to get the associated D3D device |

## Return Value

Returns the D3D9 device associated with given renderer or NULL if it is not
a D3D9 renderer; call [SDL_GetError](SDL_GetError)() for more information.

## Remarks

Once you are done using the device, you should release it to avoid a
resource leak.

## Version

This function is available since SDL 3.0.0.

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