AI & Python #17: How to Convert a Python Script to an Executable File (.exe)

Two simple ways to create a Python executable file.

Although running a Python script using the terminal or your favorite text editor is straightforward, there are some situations in which you will prefer to hide all the code written in the script (.py) inside an executable file (.exe).

Maybe you need to send the script to someone who doesn’t code at all or you might need to schedule a job that runs a .exe at a specific time on your computer. Whatever the situation, in this guide, I will show you 2 ways to create an executable file. The first is a simple tool that will help beginners to easily create executables, while the second offers a straightforward way to create executables through the terminal.