OpenCV Enhances Native Computer Vision Development for Windows on Snapdragon®

Planned work will focus on native builds, sustainable build-and-test infrastructure, and performance optimization for the open-source developer community

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open Source Vision Foundation (OSVF), the nonprofit organization that operates OpenCV, today announced plans to enhance OpenCV support for Windows on Snapdragon®. As part of this effort, OSVF is working with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc to help make it easier for developers to build, test, optimize, and deploy computer vision applications natively on Windows devices powered by Snapdragon X Series processors.

The project will focus on native OpenCV binaries for Windows on Snapdragon, automated build-and-test infrastructure to ensure quality at scale, specific software optimizes for better performance, and additional compatibility work to resolve key software dependencies within OpenCV. Together, these improvements are intended to create a more performant and reliable path from experimentation to deployment while establishing a sustainable release process for the OpenCV community targeting Windows on Snapdragon.

"OpenCV's value comes from making computer vision practical and accessible across platforms," said Dr. Satya Mallick, CEO, OpenCV. "This work is about giving Windows on Snapdragon developers a performant, dependable and familiar OpenCV experience - from installation and testing through optimization and deployment - while building the open infrastructure needed to support the platform over time."

The work is expected to progress from experimental native builds toward validated releases intended for distribution through familiar open-source channels. Improvements will proceed through OpenCV's established review and testing processes, with progress and availability shared as milestones are completed.

"Open-source frameworks are an important part of a strong developer ecosystem," said Upendra Kulkarni, VP, Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "By supporting the Open Source Vision Foundation to strengthen native OpenCV support for Windows on Snapdragon, we aim to help developers build and optimize computer vision applications with greater confidence."

The organization expects to share technical updates, including compatibility and performance findings, with the OpenCV community as the work is validated.

About the Open Source Vision Foundation and OpenCV

OpenCV is a widely used open-source computer vision library providing tools for image processing, computer vision, and AI. It is operated by the Open Source Vision Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the beneficial uses of computer vision through open collaboration and freely available software. Learn more at opencv.org.

Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated.

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