How to Fix: ImportError: DLL load failed: %1 is not a valid Win32 application. But the DLL's are there
Error Importing OpenCV on 64-bit Python with PYTHONPATH variable set.
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The error you're encountering occurs due to a discrepancy between the Python installation and the OpenCV library's architecture. Although your system is 64-bit, the OpenCV library is installed in a 32-bit directory.
🛠️ Step-by-Step Verified Fixes
Method 1: Correcting the OpenCV Library Path
- Step 1: Move the OpenCV library to a 64-bit directory.
Method 2: Using the correct Python path
- Step 1: Update your PYTHONPATH variable to include the OpenCV library directory.
💡 Conclusion
By following either of these methods, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully import OpenCV in your Python script.
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