How to Use Raw Accel - Complete Beginner-Friendly Guide (2026)

Open Raw Accel Correctly

Always open Raw Accel by right-clicking on RawAccel.exe and selecting Run as Administrator. The software needs administrator privileges to communicate with its driver and save your settings.

If you do not run it as administrator, you may see errors, settings may not apply, or the application may not detect the driver at all.

Disable Windows Mouse Acceleration

Before configuring anything in Raw Accel, you must turn off the built-in Windows mouse acceleration. Having both active at the same time will cause unpredictable and conflicting behavior.

To disable it:

• Open Settings and go to Devices, then Mouse.
• Click Additional mouse options.
• Go to the Pointer Options tab.
• Uncheck "Enhance pointer precision".
• Click Apply and then OK.

For more details, see Microsoft's mouse settings guide.

Enable Acceleration in Raw Accel

In the Raw Accel application, make sure the acceleration toggle is turned on. Without this enabled, no acceleration will be applied to your mouse input regardless of what other settings you configure.

You should see the acceleration curve graph update when acceleration is active.

Choose an Acceleration Curve

Select an acceleration curve type from the dropdown menu. The curve determines how your cursor speed scales as you move your mouse faster. For beginners, start with one of these:

• Natural: Provides a smooth, gradual acceleration that feels intuitive. This is the most popular choice.
• Linear: A simpler curve where acceleration increases at a constant rate. Good for those who want straightforward behavior.

Avoid jumping to exotic curve types until you are comfortable with the basics. Start smooth and refine from there.

Adjust Acceleration Power Slowly

The power setting controls how aggressively the acceleration ramps up. A higher value means faster acceleration at higher input speeds.

• Too low (below 1.0): You will barely notice any acceleration effect.
• Too high (above 2.0): The cursor will feel inconsistent and hard to control.
• Sweet spot (1.2 to 1.5): Provides a noticeable but controllable acceleration.

Start at 1.3 and adjust in small increments of 0.1 until it feels right.

Set Offset For Better Control

The offset creates a dead zone at the beginning of your input range. When you move your mouse very slowly (below the offset threshold), no acceleration is applied at all. This keeps your micro-adjustments precise and unaffected.

A good starting range is 0.02 to 0.05. If your small movements feel jittery or unpredictable, try increasing the offset slightly.

Set a Safe Acceleration Cap

The cap sets the maximum acceleration multiplier. No matter how fast you swipe, the cursor speed will never exceed this limit. This prevents wild overshooting during fast movements.

Set the cap between 2.0 and 2.5 for a safe and controlled experience. You can increase it later once you are comfortable with how acceleration feels.

Keep DPI and Sensitivity Stable

Your mouse DPI and in-game sensitivity directly affect how your Raw Accel curve feels. If you change these frequently, your acceleration will feel different every time.

• Set your mouse DPI to either 400 or 800 and keep it constant.
• Keep your in-game sensitivity the same as before adding acceleration.
• Let the Raw Accel curve handle the speed adjustments instead of changing sensitivity.

Test Your Settings

Testing is the most important part. Do not skip this step. Test your settings in multiple scenarios:

• On your desktop: Move your mouse at different speeds. Does it feel smooth and predictable?
• In a practice range: If you play FPS games, test in the game's practice mode. Try micro-adjustments, flicks, and 180-degree turns.
• In an aim trainer: Tools like Aim Lab or Kovaak's can help you measure your accuracy with the new settings.

Spend at least 15 to 30 minutes testing before making any changes.

Save Profiles and Stick to Them

Once you find settings that feel good, save them as a profile in Raw Accel. You can create multiple profiles for different games or use cases.

Important: Give your muscle memory time to adapt. It takes at least a few days of consistent use for your brain to adjust to new acceleration settings. Do not keep switching profiles every session, or you will never build consistency.