PY File Extension

Programs that support PY files

• Windows ⁵
• Mac OS ⁵
• Linux ⁴

Windows

• Python
• Atom
• Sublime Text
• Visual Studio Code
• codeEditor

Mac OS

• Sublime Text
• Python Lint
• Atom
• Visual Studio Code
• TextMate

Linux

• Gedit
• Sublime Text
• Visual Studio Code
• GNU Emacs

How to open a PY file?

If you can’t open a PY file, it is usually because the necessary software is missing. To resolve the issue, select the right program from the list for your operating system. Then go to the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it.

Python, Sublime Text and Python Lint stand out as the preferred programs to manage PY files effectively. To get the latest version of Python, open the Python website where a universal installer for all operating systems is available.

When you finish installing Python, the system will automatically launch PY files with it.

Set Python to open PY by default

Change default apps on Mac

1. Right-click or use Control + Left-click on the desired PY file to access the file’s context menu;
2. Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
3. At the bottom of the window, you will see the "Enable" menu. It is already set to the default option, "Recommended Programs";
4. Within this menu, select "All Programs" and then search for Python. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default program.

Set default programs for Windows

1. Take the first step by right-clicking on your PY file. Next, select "Open With" and then choose "Choose another app" from the available options;
2. Find the Python application in the pop-up window and select it as your preferred program;
3. Select the "Always use this application" check box and click "OK" to save your selection as the default application for opening PY files.

Convert files to and from PY

If a PY file is difficult to handle, you might try converting it to formats such as RPY or similar, which may be easier to work with.

Be aware that converting a PY file may reduce some features, but you can usually revert it to the original format.

Convert PY to other file formats

• PY to RPY

Converting Files to PY Format

• RPY to PY

Easy PY Troubleshooting

When facing challenges with PY files, simple adjustments in your software can often solve the problem. Find helpful troubleshooting guidance below.

How to edit a PY file?

To make changes to PY files, you need specialized software that allows both opening and editing the developer files. Online PY editors offer fewer capabilities than applications optimized for Python Script.

Best PY Editor Software in 2026

After analyzing the criteria, we have created a list of PY editors available for use.