Freeimage.dll - Do You Need It? How to Remove

Found the freeimage.dll file on your system and aren’t sure what it does and whether it’s safe? We got al the answers you’re looking for.

Right off the bat, you should know that the free image DLL is associated with the FreeImage app. It’s an open-source photo editor and viewer.

Keep reading to see what it does, when it’s necessary and how to safely remove it.

What is freeimage.dll and do you need it?

Freeimage.dll is part of the FreeImage library app, but it’s not exclusive to it. The DLL file’s primary purpose is to allow you to correctly view and edit various image formats, including JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and BMP.

You may need it if you use graphic design software, photo editors, image converters, and even some video editors.

Without it, you’ll run into errors and app crashes. However, if you don’t use software that requires it, you can safely remove it.

Let’s now see how to handle freeimage.dll errors, and then how to get rid of this dll file.

How to fix the freeimage.dll missing error

1. Go to Settings and select Apps> Installed apps.
2. Locate the app that’s crashing and displaying this error.
3. Click on the three dots next to it and select uninstall.
4. Go to the app’s official website and reinstall it.

This simple process will ensure all files the app needs to run are intact and up to date, including freeimage.dll.

Alternatively, you can download the DLL file individually and replace it. This is not as safe as reinstalling the problematic app because it’s only available on third-party, nonofficial websites.

A safe option that doesn’t require reinstalling the problematic software is using a DLL repair app. These tools have built-in scanners that can detect missing or corrupt DLLs and replace them with working versions.

How to remove freeimage.dll

If freeimage.dll is part of an app you no longer use, the easiest way to remove it is uninstall the program:

1. Go to Settings> Apps> Installed Apps.
2. Locate the photo app/graphic design app associated with freeimage.dll and Uninstall it.
3. Go to the installation folder (typically C:\Program Files \ The App’s Name) and manually delete residual files.

To ensure that no leftover files are lingering on your system, you can use uninstaller software. These tools scan your system for orphaned files and allow you to safely remove them.

Freeimage.dll is a useful library used by many open-source photo software. If your photo app crashes or won’t open because of a freeimage.dll missing error, it’s a pretty good sign that you need this app.

That said, it can also be a leftover file of apps you uninstalled or no longer use, in which case you’ll be better off if you remove it.