Convert Python Script to .exe File (Standalone) Using PyInstaller

If you want to run a Python program on a Windows system without installing Python, you can convert it into a standalone EXE file using PyInstaller.

PyInstaller bundles a Python application and all its dependencies into a single package, including the Python interpreter.

Prerequisites:

• Python installed on your system
• pip package manager
• Windows OS

Here are the steps to convert your Python script into a .exe file using PyInstaller:

1. Install PyInstaller: You can install PyInstaller using pip, the Python package manager. Open your command prompt or terminal and run the following command:

pip install pyinstaller

pip install pyinstaller

1. Navigate to Your Script Directory: Using the command prompt or terminal, navigate to the directory where your Python script (example : example.py) is located.
2. Create the .exe File: Once you’re in the directory containing your script, you can create the .exe file using PyInstaller. Run the following command:

pyinstaller --onefile example.py

pyinstaller --onefile example.py

1. Replace example.py with the name of your Python script.
2. Locate the .exe File: After PyInstaller finishes its work, you can find the standalone executable file in the dist directory within your script’s directory.

That’s it! You should now have a standalone .exe file that you can run on any Windows machine without needing Python installed.

⚠️ Common Issues

• Antivirus may flag the EXE as suspicious (false positive)
• Large file size after conversion
• Missing DLL errors on older systems

Frequently Asked Questions