Basic information about PYC file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PYC（*.PYC or *.pyc）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the PYC file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the PYC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PYC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PYC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PYC file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PYC file?
  • How to open a PYC file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PYC file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PYC file?
  • How to convert PYC files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PYC file format?


1.Detail information about PYC file extension: Python Compiled File

File type Python Compiled File Category Executable Files
Developer Python Software Foundation File format N/A
Description PYC file is a Python Compiled File developed by Python Software Foundation. Complied source code written in the Python programming language.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PYC files

Windows		 Python Software Foundation Python
Jabbim

macOS		 Python Software Foundation Python

Linux		 Python Software Foundation Python



How to convert PYC files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for PYC files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PYC to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PYC to PY


How to convert another files to PYC file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to PYC file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to PYC conversion, you may use the option.

PY to PYC


Can't open a PYC file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.PYC”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the PYC extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PYC file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of PYC files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a PYC file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PYC file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a PYC file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the PYC file is damaged.
  • Whether the PYC file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the PYC file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the PYC file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the PYC file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PYC file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PYC file.

If the PYC file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.