When you visit the download page, you will notice two distinct versions of the driver file:

cursor = conn.cursor() cursor.execute("SELECT version();") print(cursor.fetchone())

Navigate to the PostgreSQL ODBC Driver downloads page . Download the latest MSI installer package relevant to your OS architecture (usually 64-bit for modern systems, but check your application requirements).

You can also connect directly using a connection string in your application:

The PostgreSQL ODBC driver remains a vital tool in the data professional's toolkit. While modern APIs like REST and native connectors are gaining popularity, ODBC remains the backbone of connectivity for legacy systems and desktop data analysis tools.

ODBC stands for . It is a standard application programming interface (API) for accessing database management systems (DBMS). Think of it as a universal translator.

Click "Add" under the User DSN or System DSN tab. Select Driver: Choose "PostgreSQL Unicode". Fill in Credentials: Database: Name of your DB. Server: IP address or localhost . User Name/Password: Your DB credentials. Port: Default is 5432 .