pip install for whl files

Sometimes, you might need to install Python packages from .whl (Wheel) files instead of using the typical pip install command for installation from PyPI. Wheel files are a pre-built distribution format used for Python packages, containing all the files needed for installation without the need for building from source.
Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to use pip to install .whl files:
Firstly, you need to obtain the .whl file of the package you wish to install. You can download .whl files from PyPI, GitHub releases, or other repositories.
Open your terminal or command prompt where you've downloaded the .whl file.
Use the pip install command followed by the path to the .whl file to install the package:
For example:
This will initiate the installation process for the specified package.
After the installation process completes, you can verify if the package is installed correctly by importing it within a Python environment:
Replace package_name with the name of the package you installed. If no errors occur upon importing, the package was successfully installed.
Remember, using .whl files is convenient when you need to install specific versions of packages or when you don't have direct internet access for installing packages from PyPI.
That's it! You've successfully learned how to install Python packages using .whl files via pip.
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