How to package a program written in pycharm into an application

PyCharm can package Python programs into executable applications in the following three ways: PyInstaller: used to package Windows, MacOS and Linux executable files. cx_Freeze: Creates an executable file and a build folder containing related files. Py2Exe (Windows only): Creates an executable file and a dist folder containing related files.

How to package programs in PyCharm into applications

PyCharm provides a variety of methods to package Python programs into Executable applications for distribution and running without a Python interpreter.

Method 1: Using PyInstaller

PyInstaller is a third-party library for packaging Python programs into executables for Windows, MacOS, and Linux.

1. Install PyInstaller: pip install pyinstaller
2. Open PyCharm, go to "Tools" > "External Tools..."
3. In the "External Tools" window, click the "plus" icon.
4. Enter the following command: "pyinstaller {your_script.py}", where {your_script.py} is the Python script you want to package.
5. Click "OK".
6. Run external tools in PyCharm. PyInstaller will create an executable file and a dist folder containing the relevant files.

Method 2: Using cx_Freeze

cx_Freeze is another third-party library for packaging Python programs.

1. Install cx_Freeze: pip install cx_Freeze
2. Open PyCharm, go to "File" > "Project Structure..."
3. In the "Project Structure" window, go to "Tools" > "Python Packaging Tool".
4. Select "cx_Freeze Executable".
5. Configure packaging options, such as target platform, output file name, etc.
6. Click "Apply" and "OK".
7. PyCharm will create an executable file and a build folder containing the relevant files.

Method 3: Using Py2Exe (Windows only)

Py2Exe is a library for packaging Python programs into Windows executables.

1. Install Py2Exe: pip install py2exe
2. Open PyCharm, go to "Tools" > "Run External Tool..."
3. In the "External Tools" window, click the "plus sign" icon.
4. Enter the following command: "py2exe {your_script.py}", where {your_script.py} is the Python script you want to package.
5. Click "OK".
6. Run external tools in PyCharm. Py2Exe will create an executable file and a dist folder containing the relevant files.

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