Python/OpenCV/Numpy/Scipy Installation for Windows

Note It is recommended that you get a 32 bit python even if you have a 64 bit system. This is because official numpy and scipy packages are available only in 32 bit, which will disagree with a 64 bit python. If you do want to use 64 bit python, you are welcome to try the unofficial numpy, scipy and opencv packages found here

• Download and install python 2.7.3 (win32) For further reference, consult the python installation documentation.
• Download and install numpy
• Download and install scipy For further reference, see the numpy/scipy installation on Windows overview
• Download and install opencv – When prompted to select the location where you want opencv installed, change the directory to

C:\

• For further reference, see the opencv installation on Windows overview
• Once the install is complete, navigate to:

C:\opencv\build\python\2.7\

• Copy the file cv2.pyd and paste it into

C:\Python27\Lib\site-packages\

• Verify your install. Run Python(command line) from the start menu, and type in:

import numpy
import scipy
import cv2
numpy.__version__
scipy.__version__
cv2.__version__

(note the double underscores) If this code executes without errors, you are all set!

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