How to Make Executables

#Basic#Pyinstaller

We can use Pyinstaller (opens new window) to package Python scripts into standalone executables. And it works across different platforms.

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It's worth noting that Pyinstaller can compile to a single executable file, when --onefile option is chosen. Also on which OS it is run, it makes matching executable, i.e. .exe when run on Windows

Getting started

First, we need to install Pyinstaller from PyPI

pip install pyinstaller

Then, go to the script folder and run

pyinstaller script.py

The bundle will be generated in a folder called dist.

As mentioned above, if we prefer single executable file, include the --onefile option.

pyinstaller script.py --onefile

Assignment 21

Use Pyinstaller to make your solution to Assignment 20 an executable.