Introduction
Have you came across a file with the .pyc extension and you don’t know what it is? You most likely know what the file is, but you might be unsure on how to open it. Thanks to this easy guide you will be able to find out what .pyc file extension is, how to open it and how to work with it.
What is a .PYC file?
The .PYC file extension is from Python Compiled File. This file extension was developed by Python Software Foundation. The file is a
What to know
There is currently 1 software that can open the .pyc file on 3 platforms.
How to open a .PYC file?
Below you can find an easy to understand, step-by-step guide to open the .PYC file on your operating system/device.
How to open a .PYC file on Windows (7, 8, 10)
The .pyc file can be opened in 4 steps on Windows.
1. In the first step you need to download the
Step 2: Locating your .PYC 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: 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. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the Python Software Foundation Python software you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Windows.
How to open a .PYC file on Mac
There are 4 simple steps to open the .pyc file on Mac.
1. In the first step you need to download the
Step 2: Finding your .PYC 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: 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 Python Software Foundation Python software that you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Mac.
How to open a .PYC file on Linux
To open the .pyc file on Linux, please follow these 4 easy steps.
1. The first step is to download the
Step 2: Locate the .PYC 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: 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. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the Python Software Foundation Python software that you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Linux.
Still cannot open the .PYC file?
If you cannot open the .PYC file, it is entirely possible that you are trying to open the wrong file. There are many similar file extensions that look like the .PYC file –
Conclusion
In this article you have learned how to open the .PYC file with the