How to Use auto-py-to-exe to Package Python Programs

auto-py-to-exe is a graphical tool built on PyInstaller that simplifies turning Python scripts into executable files. This article introduces the tool and its purpose.

To install, ensure your Python version is 2.7 or higher, then run pip install auto-py-to-exe in the command line. After installation, launch the GUI with auto-py-to-exe .

The interface offers several important options: Script Location (select the Python file to package), Onefile (choose between One Directory or One File output), Console Window (choose Console Based or Window Based to hide the console), and Icon (set a custom executable icon).

A practical example packages a simple calculator project. The steps are: open the tool via the command line, configure the options (select main.py as the script, choose One File, set Window Based to hide the console, optionally add an .ico file), and add any required modules (e.g., the calculation directory) under Additional Files.

After configuring, click the "CONVERT .PY TO .EXE" button. Once the build finishes, use "OPEN OUTPUT FOLDER" to locate the generated main.exe , which runs the calculator as a standalone application.

The article concludes that while this guide covers basic packaging, more complex projects may require deeper knowledge of PyInstaller settings.