How do you convert a Python script into an executable file?

1 year ago
William Carter
1 minute

There are several common methods to convert a Python script into an executable file.

  1. PyInstaller is a popular Python packaging tool that allows you to package Python scripts into executable files. It simplifies the process of creating standalone executable files from Python scripts, including the Python interpreter and all necessary libraries.

Install PyInstaller.

pip install pyinstaller

Packaging Python scripts using PyInstaller.

pyinstaller your_script.py

PyInstaller will create an executable file in the dist folder.

  1. With cx_Freeze, a popular Python packaging tool, you can package Python scripts into executable files. Similar to PyInstaller, cx_Freeze can package Python scripts into standalone executable files.

Install cx_Freeze.

pip install cx-Freeze

Packaging Python scripts with cx_Freeze.

from cx_Freeze import setup, Executable

setup(name="YourScript",
      version="1.0",
      description="Description of your script",
      executables=[Executable("your_script.py")])

Executing the above code will generate an executable file in the dist folder.

Both of these methods can be used to package Python scripts into executable files, choose the tool that suits you best for use.

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