.. installation:

Installation
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Python
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If you don't already have Python, you'll need to install it:

*   Download the latest release from `python.org <https://www.python.org/downloads/>`_.
*   If you're a Windows user, refer to the `installation guide <https://docs.python.org/3/using/windows.html#installing-python>`_.
    Be sure to ``Add Python to PATH`` when installing to be able to follow the examples below.
*   Be sure to also install ``pip``, the Python package manager.
    It is included in Python 3.4 and above. See `these instructions <https://packaging.python.org/installing/#requirements-for-installing-packages>`_
    for installing on other versions.

MediaInfo
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You will also need the command line version of MediaInfo.

*   Download the latest version from `MediaArea.net <https://mediaarea.net/en/MediaInfo/Download>`_,
    and be sure to select the **CLI** version.
*   If you're a Windows user, extract the .zip file somewhere, such as ``C:\Program Files\MediaInfo``.

vod-metadata
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Install VOD metadata with pip.
Open a command prompt and run ``pip install vod_metadata``.