How Do I Install Python Packages from .whl Files on Windows?

Installing Python Packages Using .whl Files

As outlined in your query, the installation of Python packages can face challenges on Windows systems. To address this issue, Christoph Gohlke offers Window binaries that resolve the complexities often associated with package installations. However, these binaries are available solely as .whl files, raising the question of how to install them.

Solution

To install .whl files, follow these simple steps:

1. Open a command window (cmd.exe).
2. Navigate to the directory where the .whl file is located using the "cd" command.
3. Execute the following command:

pip install some-package.whl

In this command, "some-package.whl" should be replaced with the actual file name of your package.

Note:

• If pip.exe is not recognized, browse to the "Scripts" directory where Python is installed and execute the command from there.
• If pip is not installed, visit this resource for assistance: "How do I install pip on Windows?"
• For clarity, if the .whl file is located on your local drive, replace "some-package.whl" in the command with the complete path to the file.

Additional Notes:

• The wheel documentation may provide technical information but may not offer clear instructions on .whl file installation.
• This question has been previously asked but was not directly addressed in the provided link.

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