Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This video provides you with a complete tutorial on loading images using the imread function of OpenCV. This tutorial is meant to help you learn how to load and display images from the disk using Python and OpenCV. We do not assume any prior knowledge of Python or related Computer Vision technologies.

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TOPICS:
Loading Images using OpenCV
How to load Images using OpenCV and Python
Load any image from disk using OpenCV and Python

CODE LINK:
pyimagesearch.com/pyuni/#collapse0

OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
2:00 - Folder Structure
3:30 - Code Walkthrough

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