# How to use opencv node for face recognition

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-opencv-node-for-face-recognition/9621>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [30 March 2019 19:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-opencv-node-for-face-recognition/9621 "2019-03-30T19:24:48Z")\
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**Author:** ![mani2411](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@mani2411](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mani2411)\
**Post date:** [30 March 2019 19:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-opencv-node-for-face-recognition/9621/1 "2019-03-30T19:24:48Z")

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I am using raspberry pi 3b running on rasbian streach os  
I installed open cv node now i want it to recognise the faces how can i do it i am new to this but i knw with opencv it is possible...please help

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**Author:** ![krambriw](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/krambriw/32/5429_2.png) [@krambriw](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/krambriw)\
**Post date:** [31 March 2019 08:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-opencv-node-for-face-recognition/9621/2 "2019-03-31T08:20:43Z")

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Show more of what you have tried so far. Your flow, screenshots, etc

Have you installed OpenCV also? What version?