Can I run Python code in MATLAB?

trest - 2025-08-04T18:36:36+00:00

Question: Can I run Python code in MATLAB?

How can we run Python code directly from MATLAB using its built-in support for Python. This is incredibly useful when you want to combine MATLAB’s numeric and visualization capabilities with Python’s wide range of libraries (like NumPy, Pandas, TensorFlow, etc.).

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John Williams answered . 2025-11-20

Yes, you can run Python code directly from MATLAB using its built-in support for Python. This is incredibly useful when you want to combine MATLAB’s numeric and visualization capabilities with Python’s wide range of libraries (like NumPy, Pandas, TensorFlow, etc.).

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 How It Works:

MATLAB includes a py module that allows you to call Python functions, use Python objects, and import Python modules — all from within MATLAB.

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 Example: Using Python’s NumPy in MATLAB

Step 1: Check Python Integration

Output (example): Version: '3.10' Executable: 'C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python310\python.exe'

Step 2: Call a Python Function

Output: 15

Step 3: Using Python’s math Module

Output: 7

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 Things to Remember:

• Python must be installed and compatible with your MATLAB version.

• Use py.list, py.dict, etc., to create Python objects.

• Use double(), char(), etc., to convert Python outputs into MATLAB format.

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