Create an Executable of a Python Script using PyInstaller

In this very short tutorial, you will convert a Python script into an executable file using PyInstaller.

TLDR solution

pyinstaller --noconsole script.py

Step-by-Step Example

Step 1: Install the PyInstaller Package

Execute the following command in your terminal/command prompt:

pip install pyinstaller

Step 2: Create and Save Your Python Script

For instance, let's create a a simple script that creates a text file on your desktop:

script.py

import os

with open(os.path.expanduser("~/Desktop") + "/helloworld.txt", "w") as file:
  file.write("Hello World!")

Step 3: Create the Executable using PyInstaller

Let's say that this script is saved on your desktop in a folder called Test. Navigate your terminal to this folder:

cd Desktop/Test

From inside this folder, simply run the following command:

pyinstaller --onefile script.py

Note that the --onefile option creates an executable file which opens a terminal window when opened. To suppress this window, use --noconsole instead:

pyinstaller --noconsole script.py

This creates two folders next to your script:

build: contains intermediate outputs (you can safely ignore it)
dist: contains your executable file

Verify your excutable file by double clicking it.

That's it! You just created an executable of your Python script.