Palo Alto, Calif. – September 17, 2026 -- The Open Source Vision Foundation (OSVF) is building native OpenCV binaries for Windows on Snapdragon, working directly with Qualcomm Technologies to close a gap for computer vision developers targeting Snapdragon X Series-powered Windows devices.
OSVF targets native builds and automated testing infrastructure for Snapdragon
The project scope covers native OpenCV binaries built specifically for Windows on Snapdragon, automated build-and-test infrastructure designed to ensure quality at scale, targeted software optimizations for performance, and compatibility work to resolve existing dependency issues within the library.
Development will move from experimental native builds toward validated releases distributed through OpenCV's established open-source channels, with all improvements passing through the organization's existing review and testing processes.
Qualcomm frames the work as strengthening developer confidence on its platform
Upendra Kulkarni, VP of Product Management at Qualcomm Technologies, said the collaboration aims to help developers build and optimize computer vision applications with greater confidence on Windows on Snapdragon devices.
OSVF CEO Dr. Satya Mallick said the effort centers on delivering a performant and dependable OpenCV experience across installation, testing, optimization and deployment, while building the open infrastructure needed to sustain the platform long-term.
Milestones and technical findings to be shared as work is validated
OSVF said it will publish technical updates, including compatibility and performance findings, to the OpenCV community as development progresses and milestones are completed.