Python scripts files use .py extension by default. Python.exe executes them. It opens a terminal that stays open even if the program uses GUI. To suppress the terminal on startup, use .pyw extension i...
Python scripts files use .py extension by default. Python.exe executes them. It opens a terminal that stays open even if the program uses GUI. To suppress the terminal on startup, use .pyw extension instead. Pythonw.exe executes these files. Both executables are in Python install directory top-level.
To determine the program to open PYW files, check the file format. Each format has unique extension and signature. Microsoft Word uses .docx extension. Its signature is usually first 3 characters – PK. However, different programs use same extension sometimes. Also, extensions can be incorrect. Then double-clicking shows error on opening.
PYW associates commonly with Python GUI source format files. PYW files work on devices running Windows, Linux, Mac OS. The Python program handles PYW files mostly. But 3 other programs support this format too.
We discuss .PYW formats and opening methods now. Focus is specific uses and applications. Python script files commonly associate with .PYW extension. Windows uses it for scripts executed by Pythonw.exe interpreter.
PYW belongs to developer files category with 1166 other files. Open it on Windows, Mac, Linux. Python, Notepad++, Sublime Text support this format commonly.
PYW indicates on Windows a script needing PYTHONW.EXE instead of PYTHON.EXE. It prevents a DOS console popping up for output.
