OpenCV-dependent Python Barcode Reader for macOS

The sample shows how to use OpenCV and Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK to build a Python barcode reader for macOS.

System Information

Check macOS system version:

sw_vers

• ProductName: Mac OS X
• ProductVersion: 10.11.1
• BuildVersion: 15B42

Download & Installation

• OpenCV

  brew update
  brew tap homebrew/science
  brew install opencv3

• Dynamsoft Barcode Reader. Extract the package to get include and lib folders.

Build and Run

1. Copy include and lib folders to the project.

2. Build Python extension:

   python setup.py build install

3. Run the app:

   python test.py ./Codabar.jpg

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