For some reason, I can’t use the Tkinter (or tkinter, on Python 3) module.
After running the following command in the python shell:
import Tkinter
or this, in Python 3:
import tkinter
I got this error
ModuleNotFoundError: No module named ‘Tkinter’
or this:
ModuleNotFoundError: No module named ‘tkinter’
What could be the reason for these errors and how can I solve it?
asked Sep 18, 2014 at 6:19
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You probably need to install it using something similar to the following:
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For Ubuntu or other distros with Apt:
sudo apt-get install python3-tk -
For Fedora:
sudo dnf install python3-tkinter
You can also mention a Python version number like this:
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sudo apt-get install python3.7-tk -
sudo dnf install python3-tkinter-3.6.6-1.fc28.x86_64
Finally, import tkinter (for Python 3) or Tkinter (for Python 2), or choose at runtime based on the version number of the Python interpreter (for compatibility with both):
import sys
if sys.version_info[0] == 3:
import tkinter as tk
else:
import Tkinter as tk
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answered Sep 18, 2014 at 6:26
d-coderd-coder
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As you are using Python 3, the module has been renamed to tkinter, as stated in the documentation:
Note Tkinter has been renamed to tkinter in Python 3. The 2to3 tool
will automatically adapt imports when converting your sources to
Python 3.
answered Sep 18, 2014 at 6:27
Burhan KhalidBurhan Khalid
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If you’re using python 3.9 on Mac, you can simply install tkinter using brew:
brew install python-tk@3.9
This fixed it for me.
Edit:
As mentioned by others, you can also use the general command to install the latest version:
brew install python-tk
answered Apr 10, 2021 at 18:11
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For windows 10, it is important to check in the Python install the optional feature «tcl/tk and IDLE». Otherwise you get a ModuleNotFoundError: No module named ‘tkinter’. In my case, it was not possible to install tkinter after the Python install with something like «pip install tkinter»
answered Jan 29, 2020 at 15:43
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To install the Tkinter on popular Linux distros:
Debian/Ubuntu:
sudo apt install python3-tk -y
Fedora:
sudo dnf install -y python3-tkinter
Arch:
sudo pacman -Syu tk --noconfirm
REHL/CentOS6/CentOS7:
sudo yum install -y python3-tkinter
OpenSUSE:
sudo zypper in -y python-tk
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answered Feb 20, 2021 at 13:31
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You might need to install for your specific version, I have known cases where this was needed when I was using many versions of python and one version in a virtualenv using for example python 3.7 was not importing tkinter I would have to install it for that version specifically.
For example
sudo apt-get install python3.7-tk
No idea why — but this has occured.
answered May 20, 2020 at 17:31
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For Mac use:
brew install python-tk
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answered Jan 21, 2022 at 21:24
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Installing Tkinter
python -m pip install tk-tools
or
sudo apt install python3-tk
answered Sep 26, 2021 at 13:11
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For Windows 10 using either VSCode or PyCharm with Python 3.7.4 — make sure Tk is ticked in the install. I tried import tkinter as xyz with upper/lower t and k‘s and all variants without luck.
What works is:
import tkinter
import _tkinter
tkinter._test()
An example in action:
import tkinter
import _tkinter
HEIGHT = 700
WIDTH = 800
root = tkinter.Tk()
canvas = tkinter.Canvas(root, height = HEIGHT, width=WIDTH)
canvas.pack()
frame = tkinter.Frame(root, bg='red')
frame.pack()
root.mainloop()
answered Sep 7, 2019 at 3:29
Jeremy ThompsonJeremy Thompson
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check the python version you have installed by using command python --version
check for the Tk module installed correctly from following code
sudo apt-get install python3-tk
Check if you are using open-source OS then
check the tkinter module in the following path
/home/python/site-packages/tkinter
change the path accordingly your system
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answered Jul 24, 2019 at 9:56
On CentOS7, to get this working with Python2, I had to do:
yum -y install tkinter
Noting this here because I thought that there would be a pip package, but instead, one needs to actually install an rpm.
answered Feb 3, 2020 at 19:57
Make sure that when you are running your python code that it is in the python3 context. I had the same issue and all I had to do was input the command as:
sudo python3 REPLACE.py
versus
sudo python REPLACE.py
the latter code is incorrect because tkinter is apparently unnavailable in python1 or python2.
answered Nov 28, 2019 at 20:42
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You just need to install it and import them your project like that :
this code import to command line :
sudo apt-get install python3-tk
after import tkinter your project :
from tkinter import *
answered Dec 8, 2019 at 6:33
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I resolved my issue in the PyCharm do following
- Install Python Interpreter from https://www.python.org/
- PyCharm > Preferences > Python Interpreter > Add
- Select installed interpreter
- In the run configuration select the newly installed interpreter
I also made a video instruction what I did https://youtu.be/awaURBnfwxk
answered Nov 25, 2021 at 15:50
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For Windows I had to reinstall python and make sure that while installing in Optional Features I had «tcl/tk and IDLE» enabled.
answered Sep 2, 2022 at 15:45
Tkinter should come with the latest Python, I don’t think it comes with Python2. I had the same problem but once. I upgraded to Python 3.8 Tkinter was installed.
answered Jun 10, 2020 at 14:14
EloniEloni
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$ sudo apt-get install python3.10-tk
answered Jan 14, 2022 at 10:20
UdeshUdesh
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tkinter comes with python… uninstall python, reinstall it, you’re done
answered Apr 12, 2020 at 5:54
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if it doesnot work in pycharm you can add the module in the project interpreter by searching in +button python-tkinter and download it.
answered Jul 12, 2020 at 4:27
Check apt for tasks, it may be marked for removed
sudo apt autoremove
Then check and install needed
answered Apr 23, 2020 at 6:02
We can use 2 types of methods for importing libraries
- work with
import library - work with
from library import *
You can load tkinter using these ways:
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from tkinter import* -
import tkinter
answered May 5, 2021 at 11:16
On Linux it is possible to have installed two different versions of Python in my case 3.11 and 3.10. Only 3.10 was working with tkinter. 3.10 binary was located in my /usr/bin/python3 and 3.11 was located in /usr/local/sbin/python3. You can either specifically source the version you need or if you are SURE you don’t need 3.11 at the moment, you can sudo cp /usr/bin/python3 /usr/local/sbin/python3 assuming your working version is in bin like mine is.
answered Mar 3 at 2:03
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try:
# for Python2
from Tkinter import * ## notice capitalized T in Tkinter
except ImportError:
try:
# for Python3
from tkinter import * ## notice lowercase 't' in tkinter here
except:
try:
print "Download Tkinter" ##python 2
except SyntaxError:
print("Download Tkinter") ##python 3
answered Mar 31, 2021 at 2:43
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If you have pip on your path, you could (in your command prompt) just type
pip install tkinter
Most versions of python already come with tkinter.
answered Feb 8, 2022 at 20:40
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You’ll probably need to install Tkinter.
You can do so like this in the Windows command prompt:
pip install tk
answered Jan 25 at 6:26
——— WORKED ON PYTHON 2.7————
Install all below packages
sudo apt-get install git
sudo apt-get install python-tk
sudo apt-get install python-pip
sudo apt install picolisp
sudo -H pip2 install --upgrade pip
sudo pip install -I pillow
sudo apt-get install python-imaging-tk
sudo apt-get install python-tk
answered May 4, 2020 at 11:11
RAHUL RAHUL
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Firstly you should test your python idle to see if you have tkinter:
import tkinter
tkinter._test()
Trying typing it, copy paste doesn’t work.
So after 20 hours of trying every way that recommended on those websites figured out that you can’t use «tkinter.py» or any other file name that contains «tkinter..etc.py». If you have the same problem, just change the file name.
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answered Sep 20, 2020 at 9:38
cmd — terminal
pip install tkinter
answered Jan 22, 2022 at 9:10
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When I try to run my program I keep getting the ImportError: No module named '_tkinter' error. I tried two things which I found could solve this problem:
sudo apt-get install python3-tk
sudo apt-get install tk-dev
They both say that they are up to date but I still get the no module named '_tkinter'.
Edit:
The error points to this line from tkinter import *
This is how I run the program that produces the error:
python3 myprog.py
asked Mar 15, 2016 at 0:04
Tom BoyTom Boy
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Run this code and see what it says
import sys
if sys.version_info[0] < 3:
import Tkinter as tk ## Python 2.x
print("Python 2.X")
else:
import tkinter as tk ## Python 3.x
print("Python 3.X")
print "version", tk.TclVersion
answered Mar 15, 2016 at 1:30
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а напрямую в консоли свой код просто пробовали запускать ?
$ python --version && pacman -Q tk && echo && cat -n test1.py && echo && python test1.py
Python 3.10.4
tk 8.6.12-1
1 from tkinter import *
2 import tkinter as tk
3 window = tk()
4 window.title("Hello, Wrld!")
5 window.mainloop()
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/tmp/test1.py", line 3, in <module>
window = tk()
TypeError: 'module' object is not callableздесь для наглядности вывел версию python и tk, а также сам текст программы и выданную ошибку (система Archlinux).
а вот пример с кодом что ниже привел AVKor
всё сработало отлично
еще как вариант приведу официальный пример с tkinter — Python interface to Tcl/Tk
где так же все хорошо
все три примера аналогично ведут себя и в VScode
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Hey there! This article will explain why you might encounter the error – no module named Tkinter – when you are writing a python program and how you can get around this error.
The Tkinter is a module that provides functionality to create graphical user interfaces. It will enable you to create windows, checkboxes, etc. It is a built-in module; therefore, it is included when you installed python.
So if it’s installed, why is there an error? The reason is the Tkinter module was renamed in Python version 3. In python 2, the module was initially called Tkinter. After that, in python 3, the name of the module changed to tkinter(lowercase).
Is the tkinter module installed? how to check
Firstly, let’s see how to check if the tkinter is installed with python. You can do so by running the following command from your terminal:
In case you have several python installations on your laptop, make sure you are using the correct one when running the command. For instance, in my case, I have two installations, python 2 and python3.
And when I run the command to check if tkinter is installed I see the following:
Output:
/usr/local/opt/python@2/bin/python2.7: No module named tkinter.__main__; 'tkinter' is a package and cannot be directly executed
This means that when I run the python command on my machine, I am using version 2. So if tkinter is a built-in module, why is there an error indicating it can’t find thetkinter module? The reason is the tkinter module is actually called Tkinter(uppercase) in python2.
In other words, module names in Python are case sensitive, and in the case of the tkinter module, the module name was initially named Tkinter in version 2, and changed to tkinter in Python version 3.
You can check the python version running on your machine by running the below command from your terminal:
Output:
Consequently if I run the same command but using python3, the tkinter sample window will open. See the command below:
Output:
If this window pops up, it means the tkinter module is included in your python installation.
Fix – no module named tkinter error
The easiest way to fix this problem is by upgrading your python to use python 3. If upgrading python is not an option, you only need to rename your imports to use Tkinter(uppercase) instead of tkinter(lowercase).
Check if Tkinter is available in python 2 running the following command from your terminal:
Output:
As a result, this window proves that your python installation includes the Tkinter module.
Conclusion
In conclusion, if the error no module named tkinter raises, it probably means you are using python 2. Firstly, you can get around the problem by upgrading to python 3.
Additionally, you can rename your import to Tkinter, which is how the module was named in python 2, just if upgrading is not an option.
I hope this article was useful, and thanks for reading and supporting this blog. Happy coding! 🙂
More interesting articles
In this article, we will discuss the solutions to resolve the error modulenotfounderror: no module named ‘tkinter’.
What is a tkinter?
The ‘_tkinter‘ module is a built-in Python module that provides a Python interface to the Tk GUI toolkit.
It is regularly included with Python installations in most platforms.
Some operating systems may require additional installation steps to make sure that the module is available.
Why modulenotfounderror: no module named tkinter occur?
The error message “ModuleNotFoundError: No module named ‘_tkinter’” occurs because if you try to import the ‘_tkinter‘ module in Python yet the module cannot find in your system.
What are the causes of the error no module named tkinter?
The cause of the error no module named tkinter is that the module tkinter is not installed in the python library.
Let’s have a look at the cause of the error in a different platform of operating systems.
The reasons of the error no module named _tkinter occurs on MacOS
The error “no module named tkinter” usually occurs on macOS when you are trying to run a Python script.
That uses the Tkinter library, which is a built-in library in Python that allows for the development of graphical user interfaces.
Here are the few reasons why this error may occur on macOS:
- Python version: The older versions of macOS with a pre-installed version of Python 2, which could not include the Tkinter module. When you are using Python 3 and the script requires Tkinter, you need to install it separately.
- Python installation: When you installed Python from a package like Homebrew or MacPorts, it is not included the Tkinter library. In this situation, you should reinstall the Python with Tkinter support.
- Virtual environment: When you are using a virtual environment for your Python project, it does not include the Tkinter library installed. You can install it through running the command “pip install tkinter” in your python virtual environment.
The reasons of the error no module named tkinter occurs on Windows
The error “ModuleNotFoundError: No module named ‘_tkinter’” on Windows will occur due to the following reasons:
- Missing or incomplete installation: When you are using a version of Python which does not include the tkinter module or it is not installed properly, so that’s why you may encounter this error.
- Incorrect Python version:
The reasons of the error no module named ‘tkinter’ occurs on Linux
The error “ModuleNotFoundError: No module named ‘_tkinter’” generally occurs on Linux if the tkinter module is not installed or it is not properly configured on your computer.
How to solve the modulenotfounderror: no module named tkinter?
Here are the solutions to solve the no module named tkinter python different platform in operating systems.
Solution 1: Install Tkinter module on Windows operating system
To install the Tkinter module on Windows, you can follow the following steps below:
Step 1: Open a web browser and go to the Python website at https://www.python.org/downloads/.
Step 2: Click the “Download Python” button and download the latest version of Python for Windows.
Step 3: Once the download is complete, run the installer and follow the instructions to install Python on your computer.
Step 4: After that, check the tcl/tk and IDLE checkbox to install tkinter for your Python version.
Step 5: Type “pip install tkinter” in the command prompt and press Enter. It will download and install the Tkinter module on your computer.
Step 6: Ensure to check the following options when you get prompted:
- tcl/tk and IDLE (installs tkinter and the IDLE development environment)
- Install launcher for all users (recommended)
- Add Python to PATH (this adds Python to your PATH environment variable)
- Install the standard library test suite
Step 7: Once the installation is complete, you can open a Python shell and import the Tkinter module by typing “import tkinter” and pressing Enter.
import tkinterThat’s it! You should now be able to use Tkinter in your Python programs.
Solution 2: Install Tkinter module on MacOS operating system
Here are the steps to solve error no module name ‘tkinter’ on MacOS operating system.
Step 1: Check if Tkinter is installed: Open a terminal window and type the following command:
python -m tkinterThis command will execute a simple Tkinter window. When you get an error message “No module named tkinter“, then the Tkinter is not installed on your system.
Step 2: Install Tkinter: If Tkinter is not installed, you can install it using Homebrew. Open a command prompt window and type the following commands:
brew update brew install python-tkThe command above will install the Tkinter module for the default version of Python installed in your system.
Step 3: Configure the environment variables: When you have installed different versions of Python on your system and you are still encountering the error.
You should configure the path environment variables. Open a terminal window or command prompt and type the following commands:
export PYTHONHOME=/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.9
export PATH=$PYTHONHOME/bin:$PATHReplace “3.9” with the Python version you are using. It will set the PYTHONHOME and PATH environment variables to the correct values.
Step 4: Test Tkinter: Once you have installed Tkinter and configured the environment variables, open a Python shell or the command prompt and type the following commands:
import tkinter
root = tkinter.Tk()
root.mainloop()This will execute a simple Tkinter window. When the window appears without any errors, then the Tkinter is working successfully on your system.
Through these following steps, you should be able to solve the “no module named _tkinter” error on MacOS and you can use Tkinter in your Python program project.
Solution 1: Install Tkinter module on Linux operating system
If you are encountering an error while trying to use the Tkinter module on your Linux system, you can follow these steps to solve it:
Step 1: Check if Tkinter is installed: Open a terminal window and type the following command:
python3 -m tkinterThe above command will execute a simple Tkinter window. When you get an error message “No module named tkinter“, so it means the Tkinter module is not installed on your computer.
Step 2: Install Tkinter: When Tkinter is not installed, you can install it using your package manager. It depends on your Linux version, the command to install Tkinter it should be different.
Debian/Ubuntu:
sudo apt-get install python3-tkFedora:
sudo dnf install python3-tkinterCentOS/RHEL:
sudo yum install python3-tkinterArch Linux:
sudo pacman -S tkThe command above it will install the Tkinter module for Python 3 on your system.
Step 3: Test Tkinter: Once you have installed Tkinter, open a Python shell or command prompts and then type the following commands:
import tkinter
root = tkinter.Tk()
root.mainloop()The above command will execute a simple Tkinter window. When you get an error message “No module named tkinter“, so it means the Tkinter module is not installed on your computer.
Conclusion
To conclude this article, through the following solutions above, you should be able to solve the “no module named tkinter” error on Linux, Windows, MacOS and you can use the Tkinter in your Python programs successfully.