Sony Creative Software Sony Movie Studio 13 DLL wicplug.dll

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Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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wicplug.dll uses the DLL file extension, which is more specifically known as a Sony Stills Codec file. It is classified as a Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file, created for Sony Stills Codec by Sony Creative Software.

The first version of wicplug.dll for Vegas Pro 16 16 was seen on 08/31/2018 in Windows 10. On 12/12/2014, version Version 13.0 (Build 189) was released for Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting DLL file problems with wicplug.dll, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	wicplug.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Sony Stills Codec
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Sony Creative Software Inc.
Software Program:	Sony Stills Codec
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 2013. Sony Creative Software Inc. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	Unknown (04E4)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x30003f
Entry Point:	0x778a4
Code Size:	528896

View Other wicplug.dll Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	1235 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:24 09:20:37+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2014:11:25 19:41:19+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	11.0
Code Size:	528896
Initialized Data Size:	728576
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x778a4
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	4.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	13.0.0.189
Product Version Number:	13.0.0.189
File Flags Mask:	0x30003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	Unknown (04E4)
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:	Sony Creative Software Inc.
File Description:	Sony Stills Codec
File Version:	Version 13.0 (Build 189)
Internal Name:	WICPLUG.dll
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 2013. Sony Creative Software Inc. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Sony Stills Codec
Product Version:	Version 13.0 (Build 189)

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What are wicplug.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library wicplug.dll Errors

wicplug.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like wicplug.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like MpSigStub.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Sony Movie Studio 13) could share the same wicplug.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 wicplug.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Sony Movie Studio 13 is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common wicplug.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - wicplug.dll.
wicplug.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Movie Studio 13.0\FileIO Plug-Ins\wicplug\wicplug.dll.
Cannot register wicplug.dll.
Cannot start Sony Movie Studio 13. A required component is missing: wicplug.dll. Please install Sony Movie Studio 13 again.
Failed to load wicplug.dll.
The application has failed to start because wicplug.dll was not found.
The file wicplug.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because wicplug.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your wicplug.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Sony Movie Studio 13), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, wicplug.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Sony Movie Studio 13, system crash while loading wicplug.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.

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How to Fix wicplug.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 wicplug.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):

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

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the wicplug.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Sony Movie Studio 13 (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Sony Movie Studio 13 software.

You can uninstall Sony Movie Studio 13 software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Sony Movie Studio 13 software.

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

Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189

Sony Creative 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 wicplug.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

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

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

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your wicplug.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 wicplug.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free wicplug.dll files for every applicable version of Sony Movie Studio 13. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download wicplug.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Sony Movie Studio 13 folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Movie Studio 13.0\FileIO Plug-Ins\wicplug\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\VEGAS\VEGAS Pro 16.0\FileIO Plug-Ins\wicplug\
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 wicplug.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.

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

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying wicplug.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Sony Creative Software typically does not release Sony Movie Studio 13 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 wicplug.dll and all other DLL files for Sony Movie Studio 13. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

wicplug.dll

13.0.0.189

Version 13.0 (Build 189)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Sony Stills Codec
Software Version:	13.0.0.189
File Version:	Version 13.0 (Build 189)
File Size:	1264952
File Date:	01/24/2020
MD5 Checksum:	f86173dc0b8dbc20aff4afeb01d16e72
SHA1 Checksum:	52d77dabc857a8063a93393cc2765adad3205a24
SHA256 Checksum:	6be7c7a644deb2433931331e9ed727320842edd866e0646af67d53b628a8039f
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Movie Studio 13.0\ ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	4.0
Initialized Data Size:	728576
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/24/2020

Vegas Pro 16 16

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

wicplug.dll

16.0.0.424

Version 16.0 (Build 424)

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	VEGAS Stills Codec
Software Version:	16.0.0.424
File Version:	Version 16.0 (Build 424)
File Size:	1516864
File Date:	11/18/2019
MD5 Checksum:	2fd38ee4172558e1db7db43a533d7ad4
SHA1 Checksum:	ebbba563195509a586e3c12004d859bb64980610
SHA256 Checksum:	74785d4618c32cac1be8163b940c0d0a733c62f111fd7cc83776f0705f812d90
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\VEGAS\VEGAS Pro 16.0\FileIO P ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	865792
Linker Version:	14.11
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/18/2019

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Files Related to wicplug.dll

DLL Files Related to wicplug.dll

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
PresentationFramework....	Dynamic Link Library	Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189	19202560	C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\...
vegmuxfc.dll	FSCommon	Blu-print (6.1.0.0000)	44032	C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Office.O...
qtquickextrasflatplugi...	C++ Application Development Framework	Qt5 (5.11.1.0)	825408	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
libGLESv2.dll	Dynamic Link Library	libGLESv2 (5.11.1.0)	1983848	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
Vegmuxfc.ni.dll	Dynamic Link Library	Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189	136704	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\

Other Files Related to wicplug.dll

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
setupact.log	Log	Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189	62521	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
SA.DAT	Game Data	Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189	6	C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
setupapi.dev.log	Log	Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189	684126	C:\Windows\inf\
diagwrn.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189	5718	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
diagerr.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189	44109	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\

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