Cannot import cv2 on PyCharm

Question

I am trying to import cv2 module in PyCharm, but it shows error. I tried in terminal as well

pip install opencv-python
pip3 install cv2
pip install opencv-python
pip3 install cv2

and whatnot.

Trying to install opencv-python from terminal shows this

Requirement already satisfied: opencv-python in ./anaconda3/lib/python3.6/site-packages (3.4.1.15)

and trying to install cv2 from terminal shows this

Could not find a version that satisfies the requirement cv2 (from versions: )
No matching distribution found for cv2

However, trying to import cv2 on Pycharm shows this :

Pycharm Error Image

pycharm want to install `opencv-python` like `pip install cv2`, but he need to install it like `pip install opencv-python` — Druta Ruslan, Jun 30 '18 at 12:18
You use a mix of pip-pip3 on anaconda python. Why not something one? Why not `conda install cv2` ? — Alex Yu, Jun 30 '18 at 12:18
Have you tried instructions from https://anaconda.org/conda-forge/opencv? — Alex Yu, Jun 30 '18 at 12:24
I propose that you forget about `pycharm` for some time and create working python environment. Do you really need anaconda from start? — Alex Yu, Jun 30 '18 at 12:26
In case you want `pycharm` - create new environment for your project in project settings. — Alex Yu, Jun 30 '18 at 12:29
No, I don't need anaconda from start. Thank you for your suggestions. @Ingaz — thesamiroli, Jun 30 '18 at 12:31

score 25 · Accepted Answer · edited Nov 30 '19 at 19:07

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First, install the package named opencv-python via pip install opencv-python or use the GUI.

Second, just input import cv2; that is ok.

edited Nov 30 '19 at 19:07

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answered Oct 31 '18 at 17:00

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methamphetamine · Answer 2 · 2020-01-20T10:15:37.430

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Go to File->Settings->Project Interpreter and then add by '+' button 'opencv-python' module on this repository.

It downloaded without an error for my PyCharm and also downloaded the dependencies as well.

edited Jan 20 '20 at 10:15

answered Jul 15 '19 at 13:31

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For those having similar issues as the OP and have already tried the `pip install opencv-python` without success, this may be your correct answer. Go to the Interpreter, press the "+" button, search for "opencv-python", click "Install Package." After that, `import cv2` should work – Sludge Jan 19 '20 at 12:50

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Jul 29 '19 at 17:27

While creating a new project in PyCharm, please select 'Base Interpreter' option from drop-down similar to the one shown in this link: Creating new Project stage

Next, after successful creation of project and after downloading the opencv-python, it looks a shown in this link: Success message

score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Mar 23 '23 at 05:51

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In my case, I tired several solutions from internet.No luck. But below approach worked fine with me.

In the pycharm interpreter settings, I installed pip & opencv-python. This worked.

answered Mar 23 '23 at 05:51

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Cannot import cv2 on PyCharm

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