In this post, we will discuss error code 59 on DaVinci Resolve and how you can fix it. When this error code is triggered, you will get the following error message:
The GPU failed to perform image processing because of an error.
Error Code: -59.
What is error code 59 in DaVinci Resolve Studio?
The error code 59 in DaVinci Resolve primarily occurs while exporting or saving a video project. This error is likely to occur due to faulty or incompatible display drivers. Your GPU settings can also be one of the reasons behind the error. Another reason can be the fact that the DaVinci Resolve app is outdated.
Fix DaVinci Resolve Error Code 59
To fix The GPU failed to perform image processing because of an error, Error Code 59 in DaVinci Resolve on Windows 11/10, here are the methods to use:
- Rollback graphics driver to a previous version.
- Reinstall an older version of your graphics driver.
- Set the GPU processing mode to CUDA.
- Update DaVinci Resolve.
1] Update or rollback graphics driver to a previous version
If you are running an unsupported graphics driver on your PC, you are likely to experience errors and issues while using DaVinci Resolve. It is very particular when it comes to GPU drivers. Your graphics drivers must be compatible with the DaVinci Resolve app to avoid errors like 59. So, make sure your graphics drivers are up-to-date.
On the other hand, some affected users have reported that rolling back the graphic driver updates to a previous version fixed the error for them. Here’s how:
- Press the Win+X hotkey and choose the Device Manager app.
- Now, expand the Display adapters category.
- Next, right-click on your graphics driver.
- From the context menu, select the Properties option.
- After that, move to the Driver tab and press the Roll Back Driver button.
- Once done, check if the error code is fixed.
Read: DaVinci Resolve rendering zero-byte files on Windows.
2] Reinstall an older version of your graphics driver
If rolling back doesn’t work, you can uninstall your graphics driver and then install an older version of it to fix the error. This fix has been proven to be effective for many affected users.
To uninstall the graphics driver, open Device Manager, expand Display adapters, right-click on your graphics driver, and select the Uninstall device option to remove the graphics driver from your PC.
Once the driver is uninstalled, download an older version of your graphics driver from the Intel, NVIDIA, or AMD website based on your GPU card manufacturer from the following links:
Install them on your computer and reopen DaVinci Resolve and check if the error code 59 is fixed.
Read: Can’t import media into DaVinci Resolve.
3] Set the GPU processing mode to CUDA
You can try changing your GPU preferences and see if the error is fixed. Some users have confirmed that changing the graphics processing mode preference fixed the error for them. So, you can do the same using the below steps and check if it helps:
- First, open DaVinci Resolve and click on the DaVinci Resolve menu.
- Now, navigate to the Memory and GPU section and make sure you are in the System tab.
- After that, untick the Auto checkbox present next to the GPU processing mode option.
- Next, select CUDA and click on the Save button to apply changes.
- Once done, restart the Resolve app and check if the error code 59 is fixed.
Read: Fix DaVinci Resolve high CPU usage on Windows.
4] Update DaVinci Resolve
If your DaVinci Resolve app is outdated, update it to the latest version. To do that, click on the DaVinci Resolve menu and choose the Check for updates option. If there are updates available, click on the Download button to download the updates. Once the updates are downloaded, unzip the downloaded folder and run the installer to update your DaVinci Resolve app. You can now reopen the app and hopefully, the error code 59 will be resolved now.
See: Your GPU memory is full in DaVinci Resolve.
How do I fix DaVinci Resolve unsupported GPU processing mode?
To fix the Unsupported GPU processing Mode error on DaVinci Resolve, update or downgrade your graphics driver accordingly. You can also try setting the GPU processing unit manually or repair the Resolve app to fix the error. If that doesn’t help, uninstall the app and then reinstall it to fix the error.
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