Compiling Python, If you must

ice-wzl
6 min readMar 21, 2023

Python is an interpreted language that is easy to write, read, and understand. However, sometimes you might need to distribute your Python program as an executable file, especially if you are creating an application or sharing your code with others who may not have Python installed on their computers. In this blog post, we will discuss how to compile Python files into executables for both Windows and Linux, including the best way to accomplish this compilation and some arguments against compiling Python programs.

Compiling Python Programs

Python is an interpreted language, which means that the code is executed directly by the interpreter without being compiled into machine code first. However, there are several tools that can be used to compile Python programs into standalone executables that can be run on any system without the need for Python to be installed.

One of the most popular tools for compiling Python programs is PyInstaller. PyInstaller is a program that can be used to package Python programs as standalone executables for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is easy to use and supports many features such as compression, encryption, and the ability to include data files.

Another popular tool is cx_Freeze, which is similar to PyInstaller but is focused primarily on creating Windows executables. It…

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