import matplotlib._png as _png Import: Error: DLL load failed: The specified module could not be found

Question

I use the Anaconda Python distribution: Python 2.7 x64 with Windows 7 SP1 x64 Ultimate.

When I do import matplotlib.pyplot I get ImportError: DLL load

Answer 1

I fixed this on my Windows machine by adding [Anaconda]/Library/bin to my PATH.

Answer 2

I fixed this by installing libpng:

conda install libpng

Answer 3

Earlier I was also facing the same issue which is resolved by downloading the latest supported Visual C++ downloads redistributable files.

Link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads