How to Install Pyproj on Windows?

Pyproj is an Interface for the cartographic projections and coordinate transformations library (PROJ). In this article, we will look into the process of installing the Pyproj interface on a windows machine.

Pre-requisites:

The only thing that you need for installing Numpy on Windows are:

• Python 
• PIP or Conda (depending upon user preference))

Installing Pyproj Interface on Windows using Conda:

If you want the installation to be done through conda,  open up the Anaconda Powershell Prompt and use the below command:

conda install -c anaconda pyproj

Type y for yes when prompted.

You will get a similar message once the installation is complete:

Make sure you follow the best practices for installation using conda as:

• Use an environment for installation rather than in the base environment using the below command:

conda create -n my-env
conda activate my-env

Note: If your preferred method of installation is conda-forge, use the below command:

conda config --env --add channels conda-forge

Verifying Pyproj Interface Installation on Windows using Conda:

To verify if the Pyproj interface has been successfully installed in your system run the below command in Anaconda Powershell Prompt:

conda list pyproj

You’ll get the below message if the installation is complete:

Installing Pyproj Interface on Windows using PIP:

If you want the installation to be done through PIP,  open up the Command Prompt and use the below command:

pip install pyproj

You will get a similar message once the installation is complete:

Verifying Pyproj Interface Installation on Windows using PIP:

To verify if the Pyproj interface has been successfully installed in your system run the below command in Command Prompt:

python -m pip show pyproj

You’ll get the below message if the installation is complete: