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What are PY files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a PY file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your PY files.

What is a PY file?

A .PY file is a Python Script 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

We have identified five PY openers that are compatible with this specific type of PY file.

Programs that open Python Script files

PythonPythonVerified
IPythonIPythonVerified
PyCharmPyCharmVerified
EditPlusEditPlusVerified
Eclipse IDEEclipse IDEVerified

Last updated: January 22, 2025

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.

BracketsBracketsUser submitted
Python scipyPython scipyUser submitted
PyLabPyLabUser submitted
Notepad++Notepad++User submitted
VPythonVPythonUser submitted
Python combined Win32 extensionsPython combined Win32 extensionsUser submitted
Bluefish EditorBluefish EditorUser submitted
Python sixPython sixUser submitted
ThonnyThonnyUser submitted
Python PythonCardPython PythonCardUser submitted

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