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VidGear Installation

Installation Overview

Supported Systems

VidGear is well-tested and supported on the following systems(but not limited to), with python 3.10+ and pip installed:

  • Any Linux distro released in 2016 or later
  • Windows 7 or later
  • MacOS 10.12.6 (Sierra) or later

Supported Python legacies

Depreciation Notice

Python-3.9 legacies support has been dropped from Vidgear.

Python 3.10+ are only supported legacies for installing Vidgear v0.3.4 and above.

Installation methods

Looking for containerizing VidGear with Docker?

Checkout this guide that addresses the unique challenges of containerizing VidGear applications, particularly around building OpenCV with proper GStreamer and FFmpeg support. Learn the patterns and pitfalls before you start: Containerizing VidGear with Docker âž¶