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avcodec-57.dll

Download and install avcodec-57.dll to fix missing or corrupted DLL errors.

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Repository Analysis

Company
FFmpeg Project
Product
FFmpeg
Description
FFmpeg codec library
Architecture
x86 (32 bit) x86-64 (64 bit)
Metadata Consensus
93/166 Files 56%
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Companies

  • FFmpeg Project 93
  • Unknown 73

Products

  • FFmpeg 93
  • Unknown 73

Descriptions

  • FFmpeg codec library 93
  • Unknown 73

Frequently Asked Questions

What is avcodec-57.dll?

Metadata analysis shows avcodec-57.dll is a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) developed by FFmpeg Project for FFmpeg and is described as “FFmpeg codec library” .

DLL files (Dynamic Link Libraries) are shared core modules used by Windows programs to run efficiently without duplicating code. Most errors occur because the DLL is missing, corrupted, or outdated. In many cases, reinstalling the related application, repairing Windows, or replacing the DLL resolves the issue.

How do I fix missing DLL errors?
1

Software Fix

Fully uninstall and reinstall the program causing the error. If you are not sure what program is broken, look at the available file metadata above for hints. If a clean reinstall fails, download and install the DLL file manually.

2

Windows System Fix

Make sure Windows is fully updated. To repair system files automatically, right-click the Start menu, open PowerShell (Admin), and run these two commands in order:

Step A DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Step B sfc /scannow
How do I install DLL files?
1

Download & Extract

Download the file, right-click the folder, and extract all files to your computer.

2

Install the .DLL

Move the extracted DLL file into the root folder of the software that is giving you the error (where its .exe file is located), or place it in the system directory below:

32-bit → C:\Windows\SysWOW64
64-bit → C:\Windows\System32
3

Restart the Program

Close and reopen the program or game so Windows can look for and load the new DLL file.

How do I register DLL files?

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1

Open Terminal

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2

Run Command

Type the command below for your file type and press Enter. You can drag and drop the DLL file directly into the terminal window to fill its path automatically.

64-bit regsvr32 "C:\path\to\filename.dll"
32-bit C:\Windows\SysWOW64\regsvr32 "C:\path\to\filename.dll"

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avcodec-57.dll
by FFmpeg Project
for FFmpeg
FFmpeg codec library
Version: 57.108.100
Product Version: N-87862-gad56e8057d
Language: U.S. English (1033)
Uploaded: Aug 28, 2026   Size: 11.6MB
SHA256: e1d77cd417d04047cdd786240933baee8796bd8ba8dae42b83c5bfc2898c97ee
SHA1: 79d8c300b5068203e4f0a44fe029b74530d2a9e1
MD5: 190f95c46ec47c61932c03a67bae5802
x86 – 32 Bit
IA-32, 32-bit
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avcodec-57.dll
by FFmpeg Project
for FFmpeg
FFmpeg codec library
Version: 57.64.101
Product Version: n3.2.10-4-g430f37039b
Language: U.S. English (1033)
Uploaded: Jan 12, 2026   Size: 13.7MB
SHA256: 2b75ed86ea3ce236afa97c5d1a945266d132ad2fa1b613898af2da9cf3282a20
SHA1: a519da99dde2a9b81c2cd53dcfde4e29d95295ab
MD5: de1fb3329f43494cd26ced4b0c1def95
x86 – 32 Bit
IA-32, 32-bit
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avcodec-57.dll
Incomplete Metadata
Uploaded: Dec 20, 2025   Size: 12.8MB
SHA256: 4d7a6a2cff37c782ce1a3c74fa83ebbebcc43dfc774e3f497a406c84c1458c7e
SHA1: f5669c1c4ac7abaedf7c2244cb3724d0a1d7f0e7
MD5: 4d225d379ee0c607c85b39fea17dc200
x64 – 64 Bit
AMD64, x86-64
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avcodec-57.dll
Incomplete Metadata
Uploaded: Dec 20, 2025   Size: 12.8MB
SHA256: 7bb564b35fbe40020f6a9a5776d2752a4727a07cef8fa546ae29bcc9a7ff29b4
SHA1: 8644cac393ccb7985ad1366ce62e845d03098088
MD5: 2f04df9069a3cab83a04ccad2e497d1b
x86 – 32 Bit
IA-32, 32-bit
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avcodec-57.dll
Incomplete Metadata
Uploaded: Nov 23, 2025   Size: 12.8MB
SHA256: 77495e2f55d531dc641bf53b2bbd7254f7b065d9e327a9c87f8e72cce82368b3
SHA1: e575270aaee27394708ff7b1ac522da760228901
MD5: 668df07dc23ce014df8ab3a9202b9f6e
x64 – 64 Bit
AMD64, x86-64
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