How to open PY files
Did your computer fail to open a PY file? We explain what PY files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your files.
What is a PY file?
Files that contain the .py file extension are used by the Python Software for its Python programming language. Python is an object-oriented programming language that is used for the development of a variety of different software applications.
The PY file is a program file that contains script that has been written in the Python language. Python can be run on a variety of platforms including Windows, Mac, Unix and Linux as well as a variety of mobile operating systems. The Python language itself is considered to be a fast language and is known for being compatible with most other programming languages.
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PY file openers, viewers, etc.
These apps are known to open certain types of PY files. Remember, different programs may use PY files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
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 | Microsoft Web Platform Extensions | User submitted |
 | Python pywin32 | User submitted |
 | Edge Code CC | User submitted |
 | Python Interactive Shell | User submitted |
 | Brackets | User submitted |
 | Python pyreadline | User submitted |
| Python PIL | User submitted |
 | Tux Word Smith | User submitted |
 | Python scipy | User submitted |
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