Extract text from Python scripts (PY)
To convert PY scripts to another format, you need Python or other Developer software.
To convert other file formats to the "Source Code File" file type, you need software like Python or a similar tool.
A .PY file is a plain text document containing source code written in the Python programming language. These files are designed to be read and executed by the Python interpreter to run backend software, automate administrative tasks, or train machine learning models. In a more specialized context, .PY files are also used as game logic scripts by the Ren'Py Visual Novel Engine.
You can natively open or edit these files using specialized Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) like PyCharm, Visual Studio Code, or basic text editors like Notepad++. You can read more about the language's history on Wikipedia.
Despite being simple text, .PY files come with severe workflow limitations for non-developers. Because they contain executable instructions, nearly all enterprise firewalls, network security tools, and email providers (like Gmail and Outlook) automatically block .PY file attachments to prevent malware distribution. Furthermore, double-clicking a .PY file on a computer without the Python interpreter installed will just result in an unrecognized file error, making direct sharing highly impractical.
To bypass these security restrictions and ensure readability, you must convert the file. For quick, secure sharing over email or chat, convert to TXT. If you need to present the code for client review, archiving, or printing, convert to PDF to lock the formatting. For publishing code snippets online, convert to HTML. Drop your file here to view and convert it securely right in your browser.
Convert.Guru analyzes your PY file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
Users also converted PYTHON, IPYNB, TXT, PDF, CODE, PYC, DOCX, EXE, ZIP, PYD, PYO, TNS and CRDOWNLOAD files.
If you want to convert PY file to IPYNB, EXE, PDF, PYC, TXT, APK, JS, TS, JAVA, CPP, C or CS, you can use Python or similar software from the "Python Source Code Execution" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert SH, KT, PS1, SWIFT, LUA, PL, JAVA, SCALA, JS, VBS, TS or RS files to PY, try Python or another comparable tool in the "Python Source Code Execution" category.
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