Getting Started with OpenPIV
Choose the best way to get started with OpenPIV based on your needs and experience level.
Try Online (No Installation Required)
Marimo Interactive Notebook
Try OpenPIV in an interactive, modern notebook environment powered by Marimo.
- No installation needed
- Interactive examples
- Run instantly in browser
- Modern interface
Google Colab
Use Google Colab to run OpenPIV with free cloud computing resources.
- Free GPU access
- Google account required
- Save to Google Drive
- Jupyter notebook format
Install Locally
Using pip
Install OpenPIV using Python's package manager:
pip install openpivRequires Python 3.7 or newer
Using conda
Install OpenPIV using conda package manager:
conda install -c conda-forge openpivRecommended for Anaconda users
Want a Graphical Interface?
Install the TK GUI for a point-and-click experience:
pip install openpiv-tk-guiTutorials & Documentation
Official Documentation
Complete API reference and user guides
Tutorial 1: Basic PIV Analysis
Step-by-step guide to your first PIV analysis
Example Notebooks
Collection of Jupyter notebooks with various examples
GUI Video Tutorial
Learn how to use OpenPivGui (video walkthrough)
Quick Start Guide
Get up and running in 5 minutes