Web & code · .py
What Is a PY File?
A .py file is a program written in the Python language.
- Extension
- .py
- Full name
- Python script
- Type
- Web & code
- MIME type
- text/x-python
Free PY Tools
These run in your browser. Your PY files are never uploaded.
About PY Files
A .py file contains Python source code. Python is one of the most popular programming languages, used for automation, data analysis, machine learning, web servers and teaching. The file is plain text. To run it you need Python installed; it comes with most Linux systems, and can be installed from python.org or the Microsoft Store on Windows.
How to Open a PY File
- Any device
- Open it in a text editor, VS Code or PyCharm to read it.
- Run it
- Install Python and run python file.py in a terminal.
PY File Questions
How do I run a .py file on Windows?
Install Python from python.org or the Microsoft Store, then run py file.py in Command Prompt.
Is it safe to run a Python script?
Only if you trust its source, because it can do anything your user account can. Read it first.