hosting deploymentQuick Start ↓

Get Started with py2exe

Freezes Python scripts into standalone Windows executables.

Getting Started

1

Read the official documentation

The py2exe team maintains comprehensive docs that cover installation, configuration, and common patterns.

Open py2exe Docs
2

Create an account

py2exe offers a free tier — sign up to get started without any payment.

Visit py2exe
3

Review strengths, tradeoffs, and alternatives

Our full tool profile covers py2exe's strengths, weaknesses, pricing, and how it compares to alternatives.

View full profile

Best For

Python developers looking to distribute their applications on Windows without requiring the end-user to install Python.

Developers who need to create portable versions of Python-based tools or utilities for distribution.

Resources