GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
x264.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2022-07-04 23:34:22 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-28 23:01:19 (4 months ago).
Company metadata: x264 project. Product metadata: x264.
ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.
Recommended action
What to do next
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
x264.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with x264. The reported company name is x264 project. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-28 23:01:19 (4 months ago).
ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.
File Details
| Product Name: | x264 |
| Company Name: | x264 project |
| MD5: | e18c6508b3190428c3e8165b1fbaab8a |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-07-04 23:34:22 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-01-28 23:01:19 (4 months ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-01-28 23:01:19 (4 months ago) |
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\videoredotvsuite6 |
ThreatInfo has observed x264.dll in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen x264.dll across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for x264.dll is Windows 10 with 87.5% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.
Analysis
x264.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
fb5f39e7cd51b8239caef65ba1e5cb07
58a7543319978bf467c4270dbe11637c
a974efbd2f8d9515342d1bc9e7a807f5
7ae73fd97d711e7e89940ad0467d4d0b
ba529b120694b24c2ccdc3d3aac90fdc
PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.
Report conclusion
This file is still under review
ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.