PY File Type

- The quick facts

What are PY files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a PY file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle 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.

How to open PY files

Important: Different programs may use files with the PY file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your PY file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different PY openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: March 9, 2022

Suggest another file format using extension PY

While we know of one file format using the .PY file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .PY file.

Various apps that use files with this extension

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.