Import-cv2-ok-in-anaconda-python-2.png Test 2: Can we Use the FFMPEG codec? If the package cv2 is imported ok with no errors, and the cv2 version is printed out, then we are all good! Here is a snapshot:
To confrim that Anaconda is now able to import the OpenCV-Python package (namely, cv2), issue these in the IPython Console: import cv2
| 32-bit or 64 bit machine? | Variable | Value | Right-click on “My Computer” (or “This PC” on Windows 8.1) -> left-click Properties -> left-click “Advanced” tab -> left-click “Environment Variables…” button.Īdd a new User Variable to point to the OpenCV (either x86 for 32-bit system or 圆4 for 64-bit system.) I am currently on a 64-bit machine. BUT, we still need to do a little bit more work to get FFMPEG (video codec) to work (to enable us to do things like processing videos.) Set Enviromental Variables To this Anaconda directory (the beginning part might be slightly different on your machine): C:\Users\Johnny\Anaconda\Lib\site-packagesĪfter performing this step we shall now be able to use import cv2 in Python code. Our goal is to copy and paste the cv2.pyd file to this directory (so that we can use the import cv2 in our Python codes.).įrom this OpenCV directory (the beginning part might be slightly different on your machine): # Python 2.7 and 32-bit machine: C:\Users\Johnny\Anaconda\Lib\site-packages in my case) contains the Python packages that you may import. The Anaconda Site-packages directory (e.g. In my case, I’ve extracted the package (essentially a folder) straight to my C drive. I am on Python 2.x and OpenCV 3.x – mainly because this is how the OpenCV-Python Tutorials are setup/based on. Download OpenCV Packageįirstly, go to the official OpenCV site to download the complete OpenCV package. So far I have got it working on both my Desktop and Laptop. The following instruction works for me is inspired by this OpenCV Youtub video. you may be able to use OpenCV but you won’t be able to process videos. That method however does not include the FFMPEG codec – i.e. Install OpenCV-Python to AnacondaĬautious Note: I originally tried out installing the opencv package, as suggested. It seems to be recommended everywhere in the scientific community. (Read on for the detail instructions…) Prerequisite Install AnacondaĪnaconda is essentially a nicely packaged Python IDE that is shipped with tons of useful packages, such as NumPy, Pandas, IPython Notebook, etc.
Note: if you are on Windows 10 (or above) and if the below instruction works, please could you kindly add a comment? This will help out the community a lot! ? TL DR
Nevertheless I’ve copied and pasted the important bits to this post.Ĭurrently, I am using Windows 8.1 and 64-bit machine, Anaconda as IDE for Python 2.x.
Valid keys for the extras field are: all, tests, build, and optional.I have summarized my now fully working solution OpenCV-Python – How to install OpenCV-Python package to Anaconda (Windows). To use optional dependencies like albumentations and imagecorruptions either install them manually with pip install -r requirements/optional.txt or specify desired extras when calling pip (e.g. will only install the minimum runtime requirements. You can install it before installing MMCV.
It is recommended that you run step d each time you pull some updates from github. The version will also be saved in trained models.