# Arduino Add Library Error - not valid library reported
**URL:** https://discourse.processing.org/t/arduino-add-library-error-not-valid-library-reported/22938
**Category:** Electronics (Arduino, etc.)
**Created:** [July 30, 2020, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/arduino-add-library-error-not-valid-library-reported/22938 "2020-07-30T22:28:32Z")
**Posts on this page:** 8
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### Author:  [@videodub](https://discourse.processing.org/u/videodub)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2020, 10:28pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/arduino-add-library-error-not-valid-library-reported/22938/1 "2020-07-30T22:28:32Z")
When attempting to add video processing library for Arduino, reports ‘zip does not contain a valid library’
Tried older version, same result. Library will not install in Arduino environment. Running Win7 64bit.
Used — processing-3.5.4-windows64.zip Used — arduino-1.8.13-windows.exe – update. removed old version installed updated version.
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### Author:  [@videodub](https://discourse.processing.org/u/videodub)
#### Post date: [August 4, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/arduino-add-library-error-not-valid-library-reported/22938/2 "2020-08-04T18:47:16Z")
Is there no answer to this problem?
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### Author:  [@RichardDL](https://discourse.processing.org/u/RichardDL)
#### Post date: [August 6, 2020, 3:36pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/arduino-add-library-error-not-valid-library-reported/22938/3 "2020-08-06T15:36:55Z")
@videodub I’m sorry no-one has answered you and I don’t know the answer. From what you say I’m not clear whether this is a library for Processing or for Arduino. If Arduino maybe you should use the Arduino forum. Can you use the auto way to install:, Sketch, Import Library, Add Library… ? what happens?
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### Author:  [@videodub](https://discourse.processing.org/u/videodub)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2020, 2:03pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/arduino-add-library-error-not-valid-library-reported/22938/4 "2020-08-13T14:03:07Z")
Hi Richard, I’m simply trying to install the Processing Foundation zip video library into the … ‘Include Library’ of the Arduino . ie: processing-3.5.4-windows64.zip
It just reports back that ‘Zip does not contain a valid library’ after an install attempt. How does it appear others are not having a library install problem based on the questions they are asking in this form? Am I missing something here? Is there another way to install this library?
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### Author:  [@Hapiel](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Hapiel)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/arduino-add-library-error-not-valid-library-reported/22938/5 "2020-08-13T16:12:24Z")
I am confused by your question. If I understand correctly:
You are in the Arduino environment
You are trying to import processing-3.5.4-windows64.zip as a library in arduino?
I might not understand you correctly, but if the above is the case: Processing is not a library for Arduino. Also I do not understand which video processing library you are referring to.
If you are indeed in the Arduino environment, I think you’re better off asking your question in an Arduino forum.
What is it that you want to use Processing for?
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### Author:  [@videodub](https://discourse.processing.org/u/videodub)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2020, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/arduino-add-library-error-not-valid-library-reported/22938/6 "2020-08-13T16:42:26Z")
Hi, thanks you for your reply. I am indeed confused here. I watched a Youtube video…
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH31daSj4nc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH31daSj4nc) The Code Train…
and I saw what did looked like an Arduino code page. What software then is hosting this video library if not an Arduino? thanks
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### Author:  [@Hapiel](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Hapiel)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/arduino-add-library-error-not-valid-library-reported/22938/7 "2020-08-13T16:47:20Z")
The software is Processing, it’s inside that zip you were talking about earlier. The library can be found when opening processing \> sketch \> Add library \> search Video, but as the Code Train explains it is already included in processing so no need to install anything.
I recommend you look up a bit into Processing and what Processing is, as you seem very confused.
This playlist/video from The Code Train is a great start
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VLaIr5Ckbs&list=PLRqwX-V7Uu6ZYJC7L-r6rX6utt6wwJCyi](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VLaIr5Ckbs&list=PLRqwX-V7Uu6ZYJC7L-r6rX6utt6wwJCyi) .
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### Author:  [@glv](https://discourse.processing.org/u/glv)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2020, 5:12pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/arduino-add-library-error-not-valid-library-reported/22938/8 "2020-08-13T17:12:17Z")
Hello,
> [@videodub](#):
>
> I saw what did looked like an Arduino code page
The are indeed similar!
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Processing\_(programming\_language)#Wiring,\_Arduino,\_and\_Fritzing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Processing_(programming_language)#Wiring,_Arduino,_and_Fritzing)
[https://processing.org/tutorials/electronics/](https://processing.org/tutorials/electronics/) states:
“The Wiring or Arduino software environment is necessary to program each board. These environments are built on top of the Processing environment…”
* * *
Additional resources to get you started below…
One of the best tools in a programmer’s tool chest is knowing the resources available to you and learning to navigate, filter, and use them.
A short list of resources to peruse:
> **Resources \< Click here to expand !**
>
> Explore the resources available here:
>
> - The Processing _website_ has references, examples, tutorials, links to resources, etc.
> [https://processing.org/](https://processing.org/)
>
> - The Processing PDE (IDE) has lots to offer!
> An exploration of the menu bar will reveal what is available; libraries, tools, local examples, and other goodies are in there.
>
> - The Coding Train \< Experience the unbridled enthusiasm of Daniel Shiffman
> [https://shiffman.net/](https://shiffman.net/)
> [https://www.youtube.com/user/shiffman](https://www.youtube.com/user/shiffman)
> [https://thecodingtrain.com/](https://thecodingtrain.com/)
>
> - Happy Coding
> [Processing Tutorials - Happy Coding](https://happycoding.io/tutorials/processing/)
>
> - The source code can give insight if you are adventurous:
> [GitHub - processing/processing: Source code for the Processing Core and Development Environment (PDE)](https://github.com/processing/processing)
>
> - Explore Processing on GitHub:
> [Processing Foundation · GitHub](https://github.com/processing)
> [processing/core/src/processing/core/PApplet.java at master · processing/processing · GitHub](https://github.com/processing/processing/blob/master/core/src/processing/core/PApplet.java) \< Many of the Processing functions are here!
>
> - The Processing Foundation
> [https://processingfoundation.org/](https://processingfoundation.org/)
> Check out the menu.
> In the education menu, there is a reference to the Coding Train.
>
> - And the Internet. `:)`
`:)`