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Introduction
Have you downloaded a file with .py extension, but you are not sure what it is? It is important to know how to open this file – in order to be able to work with it. That’s why you are here! We have made this guide for you to learn more about the .py file extension and how to open it.
What is a .PY file?
The .PY file extension comes from Python Script. The development of this file was done by Python Software Foundation. This
What to know
There are currently 8 software that can open the .py file on 3 platforms.
How to open a .PY file?
In this part of the article we will show you how to open the .PY file on various operating systems.
How to open a .PY file on Windows (7, 8, 10)
We have written below an easy-to-understand guide on how to open the .py file on Windows in 4 easy steps.
1. In the first step you need to download the
Step 2: Locating your .PY file
2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Step 3: Choose “Open with”
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Choose the software and click ok
4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the JetBrains PyCharm software that you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Windows.
How to open a .PY file on Mac
There are 4 simple steps to open the .py file on Mac.
1. The first step is to download the
Step 2: Finding your .PY file
2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.
Step 3: Clicking “Open with”
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Choosing the software to open your file
4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the JetBrains PyCharm software that you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Mac.
How to open a .PY file on Linux
The .py file can be opened in 4 steps on Linux.
1. In the first step you need to download the
Step 2: Locate the .PY file
2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.
Step 3: Hover over the “Open with” button
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Open the file choosing the software
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the JetBrains PyCharm software you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Linux.
Still cannot open the .PY file?
If you cannot open the .PY file, it is entirely possible that you are trying to open the wrong file. There are many similar file extensions that look like the .PY file –
Conclusion
In this article you have learned how to open the .PY file with the
