How to Install Python Packages Using.whl Files Offline

Step 1: Download the .whl file. Make sure it matches your Python version (e.g., Python version, 32-bit or 64-bit, ARM or AMD64).

Step 2: Use the command pip install XXXXX.whl to install. If the .whl file is not in the current directory, provide the full path.

.whl files are Python installation packages in Wheel format. Essentially, they are compressed files containing Python py files, metadata, and compiled pyd files, which allow installation without a compilation environment.

You can open .whl files by renaming them to .zip and extracting them using tools like WinRAR or WinZIP to view the contents.

Why use .whl files? Although most Python packages can be installed via pip, there are times when certain packages fail to install due to various issues. In such cases, downloading the relevant .whl file from an official source and installing it can resolve the problem.