How to Install cv2 (OpenCV) in Pycharm | On Windows / Mac OS [2024]

This video is about how to install CV2 (OpenCV) in pycharm in an easy manner. Steps are valid for Windows & Mac both.

Through this video, you will learn the step by step process to install OpenCV library in Pycharm for a Python project.


Along with the installation, I have also given a demo for how to use OpenCV by writing Python code in that project.

Welcome to our step-by-step guide on installing the OpenCV library (cv2) in PyCharm IDE! Whether you’re using Windows or Mac OS, this tutorial will help you get OpenCV up and running smoothly for your Python projects in 2024.

📋 In this video, we cover:

Prerequisites for installing OpenCV
Setting up your PyCharm IDE
Installing OpenCV using Pycharm’s integrated tools
Verifying the installation
Troubleshooting common issues

💡 Why OpenCV?

OpenCV (cv2) is a powerful library for computer vision and image processing tasks. With this guide, you’ll be able to harness its capabilities for your projects.

📂 Links and Resources:

Official OpenCV Documentation: https://opencv.org/
Download Pycharm IDE: https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/download/
Python Official Site: https://www.python.org/

📚 Related Videos:

[Install Pycharm on Mac] : https://youtu.be/OgLN4gsGHc
[Install Python on Mac] : https://youtu.be/MX8b2DXw_P4

Reference Code:

import cv2
img = cv2.imread(“logo.png”)
cv2.imshow(“Logo Window”, img)
cv2.waitKey(0)
cv2.destroyAllWindows()

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