Unable to import face_recognition

Question

"ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'face_recognition' after installing dlib, cmake, and face_recognition"

I am trying to use the face_recognition library in Python, but I keep getting the following error:

ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'face_recognition'

Here’s what I’ve done so far:

1. Installed cmake: pip install cmake

2. Installed dlib: pip install dlib

3. Installed face_recognition: pip install face_recognition

The installations seem to go through without any errors, but when I try to import face_recognition in my Python script, I get the ModuleNotFoundError. I have already checked the following:

• Verified that face_recognition is installed using pip list, and it shows up in the list.
• Checked that I'm using the correct Python environment by running which python and which pip.
• Tried reinstalling the face_recognition module multiple times.

Here is the environment I'm working with:

• OS: Windows 11
• Python version: Python 3.12.5
• Installed via: pip

I would appreciate any help in resolving this issue. What could be the cause of this error despite the successful installation of the necessary packages?

Answer 1

face_recognition package doesn't officially support Windows. If you have choice, try running it on Linux or Mac.

If you only have Windows, you can try this guide. Comparing to your description, author has additionally installed Visual Studio with C++ compiler and Boost.