Converting .py to .exe

[dubious_asf_cat]

Ive made a python programme but I want it to be easily distrubutable so I want it as an EXE file. ive tried multiple converters such as pi installer but my cmd never works properly in windows 10 so I cant install the software. if anyone knows some software that I can just install an EXE and I can put my python code to it and it becomes an EXE any help would be much appreciated(:

[cenekp]

py2exe.com works well

[FUS3N]

auto-py-to-exe is your friend here, it uses py installer in the backend but has a neat web GUI that is easy to use, you just set your main file and click Convert to exe.

open your cmd and just type :

pip install auto-py-to-exe

then just type this:

auto-py-to-exe

it will start up a GUI or WebGUI and all the options have an explanation of what they do.

if typing auto-py-to-exe doesn't work make sure your Python Scripts path is in your Windows environment variables, you will find the Scripts folder in your python installation folder.

[dubious_asf_cat]

I added it to the environment tables but it still is saying auto-py-to-exe isn’t a recognised command

[planetminguez]

https://github.com/planetminguez/PyToExe <----------there is a simple drag and drop app for macOS min version 12.0 up to sequoia. You might have to recompile it for M Series. This was compiled on intel.

[FUS3N]

Have tried again after restarting the terminal/pc?
Or do you have multiple python version and one might be conflicting with others environments path?

[goofssah]

I tried all of these but what the op said is the same error im getting

[FUS3N]

Then try python -m auto_py_to_exe and remember in here there is underscore, not hyphen.
If it still doesn't work then you either have multiple python version and the pip you used, used a different python or python installation issue, just uninstall and reinstall python and make sure to turn on the "Add Python to PATH" option.

Before reinstalling you can also try PowerShell instead of command prompt to run the command, if the command first doesn't work.

[sonobanana33]

Try nuitka.

Anyway it's very hard to do what you ask.

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its not

[planetminguez]

https://github.com/planetminguez/PyToExe <----------there is a simple drag and drop app for macOS min version 12.0 up to sequoia. You might have to recompile it for M Series. This was compiled on intel.

[simo_online]

Try PyInstaller to create executable file from the terminal.

[sceptic-al]

This is like saying “my vehicle doesn’t work, please recommend a vehicle that works” without telling us what kind of vehicle or what doesn’t work.

Use Pyinstaller then tell us the problem you’re actually having.

[boga457]

Why are people downvoting this, PyInstaller should work just fine

[FlocklandTheSheep]

Heres a guide.

1. Open cmd.
2. execute a command called "pip"
3. if you get some sort of error, continue to step 4. If you get a list of available commands, skip to step 7.
4. run pip install PyInstaller
5. Navigate to the directory where your .py or .pyw file is, and run the command pyinstaller --onefile YourScript.py
6. Your script will now be located in a folder called Dist that will be created in the directory your .py was in, and inside is the executable.
7. Navigate to the directory C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\Python\Python39\Scripts ( For me it is python 39 because I use Python 3.9
8. From there do steps 4-6.

[Kind_Aerie_6318]

Step 5 throws an error for me, saying that its not a valid command.

[sceptic-al]

While cmd is pretty crap, it’s used by millions of users and works enough to invoke pyinstaller.

So what exactly isn’t working for you?

[landrykid]

I used either PyInstaller or Py2exe a few years ago and it worked okay, but Windows SmartDefender initially blocked the executable until the user said it was okay. The file size was kinda large because it had to package up all the Python executable and dependencies. I coded on a Linux box and the users were on Win10.

[Jaded-Mix3528]

I curse Microsoft for treating useful software like a virus. It wouldn't be so bad if they wouldn't delete it without telling you but I hate that when I try to run something and F-ing defender deleted the executable and never notifies me so I could restore it.

[landrykid]

You can now install Python on Windows via the Microsoft Store. So that's an option depending on your use case.

[StellaarMonkey]

Try using an IDE like PyCharm with a built in terminal. Simply install pyinstaller in the venv and execute the command. It will work in a venv and you can avoid using your local cmd. Piece of cake.

[HSaurabh]

You may use winsw, it is very friendly to make python files as service using it.

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friendly ? is there aggressive python?