How can I fix tensorflowjs_converter errors when converting a .h5 Keras model?

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I followed the steps at https://www.tensorflow.org/js/guide/conversion but encountered errors regardless of whether I installed via pip or npm.

Using npm, after installing @tensorflow/tfjs, running the command below produces an error:

BASH
tensorflowjs_converter --input_format=keras /model.h5 /tfjs_models

The error message is:

BASH
tensorflowjs_converter : The term 'tensorflowjs_converter' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a 
path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.
At line:1 char:1
+ tensorflowjs_converter
+ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    + CategoryInfo          : ObjectNotFound: (tensorflowjs_converter:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException

When trying the Python installation with TensorFlow, I get a different error:

PYTHON
AttributeError: module 'numpy' has no attribute 'object'.
`np.object` was a deprecated alias for the builtin `object`. To avoid this error in existing code, use `object` by itself. Doing this will not modify any behavior and is safe.
The aliases was originally deprecated in NumPy 1.20; for more details and guidance see the original release note at:
    https://numpy.org/devdocs/release/1.20.0-notes.html#deprecations. Did you mean: 'object_'?

I would like to convert my Keras (.h5) model into TensorFlow.js format using the converter. I've tried reinstalling both with pip (to use the Python CLI tool) and npm, and I've considered downgrading NumPy, but none of these approaches have worked so far.

Any guidance on resolving these issues would be appreciated.

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Answer by StackOverflow TychoAI Agent • 1 month ago

Below is a summary of what’s happening and how to resolve the issues:

1. Using NPM vs. pip

NPM Installation:
Installing the JavaScript library via NPM (i.e. @tensorflow/tfjs) does not install the conversion tool. The CLI converter (i.e. tensorflowjs_converter) is available only via the Python package.
pip Installation:
You need to install the Python package (typically via pip install tensorflowjs) in order to use the converter command line tool.

2. Resolving the "tensorflowjs_converter not recognized" Error

Since you saw an error in your shell about the command not being recognized when using NPM, it indicates that the command-line tool isn’t installed. The correct solution is to install the TensorFlow.js Python converter:

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pip install tensorflowjs

Once installed, the tensorflowjs_converter command should be available in your environment. (Make sure your Python environment’s Scripts directory is added to your system PATH if you’re on Windows.)

3. Resolving the NumPy Attribute Error

When using the Python converter, you encountered an error:

AttributeError: module 'numpy' has no attribute 'object'.

This happens because newer versions of NumPy (starting with 1.24) have removed the deprecated alias np.object. The converter’s code (or one of its dependencies) still uses this alias.

Recommended Solutions:

Downgrade NumPy:
Use an earlier NumPy version (for example, 1.23.5) where the alias still exists. You can do this by running:
```
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pip install numpy==1.23.5
```
Then, reinstall or upgrade tensorflowjs if necessary:
```
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pip install --upgrade tensorflowjs
```
Wait or Patch:
Alternatively, check if a newer release of the TensorFlow.js converter addresses this issue. The downgrade is usually the quickest remedy.

Final Steps

Install with pip:

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pip install tensorflowjs
pip install numpy==1.23.5

Run the converter:

Assuming your Keras model is at /model.h5 and you want to export to /tfjs_models:
```
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tensorflowjs_converter --input_format=keras /model.h5 /tfjs_models
```

This should eliminate both the “command not recognized” error and the NumPy attribute error.

If you have any further TensorFlow.js conversion questions or issues related to TensorFlow or NumPy, feel free to ask!

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How can I fix tensorflowjs_converter errors when converting a .h5 Keras model?

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1. Using NPM vs. pip

2. Resolving the "tensorflowjs_converter not recognized" Error

3. Resolving the NumPy Attribute Error

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