What is OpenCV?
OpenCV (Open Source Computer Vision Library) is an open-source library that includes several hundreds of computer vision algorithms. The library is free for commercial use under the Apache 2 License.
It is a highly optimized library with a focus on real-time applications. OpenCV provides C++, Python, and Java interfaces and supports Linux, MacOS, Windows, iOS, and Android operating systems.
Features
- Cross-Platform Support: Compatible with Linux, MacOS, Windows, iOS, and Android.
- Multiple Language Interfaces: Provides interfaces for C++, Python, and Java.
- Optimized Algorithms: Over 2500 algorithms optimized for real-time applications.
- Open Source: Released under the Apache 2 License, free for commercial use.
Use Cases
- Image and video processing
- Face recognition
- Object detection
- Real-time computer vision applications
FAQs
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Is OpenCV free for commercial use?
Yes, OpenCV is released under the Apache 2 License and is free for commercial use.
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