Swscale-5.dll DLL Errors: Download and Troubleshoot

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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FFmpeg image rescaling library files, such as swscale-5.dll, are considered a type of Win64 DLL (Dynamic link library) file. They are associated with the DLL file extension, developed by Open Broadcaster Software for FFmpeg.

swscale-5.dll was initially released with ALLPlayer 8.6 on 06/28/2019 for the Windows 10 Operating System. The latest version update [v5.3.100] for OBS Studio was 24.0.3 released on 10/12/2019.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, DLL file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of swscale-5.dll.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: swscale-5.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: FFmpeg image rescaling library
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: FFmpeg Project
Software Program: FFmpeg
Legal Copyright: Copyright (C) 2000-2019 FFmpeg Project
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x13b0
Code Size: 498176


What are swscale-5.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library swscale-5.dll Errors

swscale-5.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like swscale-5.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like mighost.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. OBS Studio) could share the same swscale-5.dll file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DLL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when swscale-5.dll is attempted to be loaded either when OBS Studio is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common swscale-5.dll errors include:

Your swscale-5.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with OBS Studio), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, swscale-5.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading OBS Studio, system crash while loading swscale-5.dll, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix swscale-5.dll Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your swscale-5.dll issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the swscale-5.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed OBS Studio (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling OBS Studio software.

You can uninstall OBS Studio software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for OBS Studio 24.0.3 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall OBS Studio software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

OBS Studio 24.0.3

Open Broadcaster Software

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many swscale-5.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the swscale-5.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your swscale-5.dll File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate swscale-5.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free swscale-5.dll files for every applicable version of OBS Studio. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download swscale-5.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate OBS Studio folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\WonderFox Soft\HD Video Converter Factory\Data1\x64\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\WonderFox Soft\HD Video Converter Factory\Data1\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\pazera-software\Audio_Extractor_32\tools\FFmpeg\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\GameMaker Studio 2\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\ALLPlayer\Lib64\
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    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\obs-studio\bin\64bit\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve swscale-5.dll problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



Download swscale-5.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying swscale-5.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Open Broadcaster Software typically does not release OBS Studio DLL files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing swscale-5.dll and all other DLL files for OBS Studio. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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