Flask import error "cannot import name 'Flask'"

Question

I am trying to use the python module flask, and I have successfully installed it with pip. I can run the following in the command prompt python terminal and in the python shell:

    from flask import Flask

It works just fine. However, when I try to run that exact same command in a saved python document, I get the following error:

    Traceback (most recent call last):
      File "C:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\flask.py", line 1, in <module>
        from flask import Flask
      File "C:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\flask.py", line 1, in <module>
        from flask import Flask
    ImportError: cannot import name 'Flask'

I have browsed the internet and stack exchange looking for a solution, but non have worked.

Solution

Rename the filename flask.py to other name; It prevents import of the third-party flask module because your file is searched first.

Also make sure there's no flask.pyc file remaining.

Comments

[Matthew]

where can I find these files?

[falsetru]

@Matthew, As the error message suggest, you can find it in C:\Users\Matthew\Desktop directory. (maybe your desktop)

[Matthew]

that is the name of my python code file

[falsetru]

@Matthew, I know. The script filename flask.py prevent proper import of flask module because two name conflict; Rename the script filename to other name.

[falsetru]

@Matthew, Also make sure there's no C:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\flask.pyc remain as noted in the answer.

[Matthew]

sorry, I misinterpreted what you were saying. Now it works perfectly thanks!