EXE PLS

[FatallmS]

Python

Hello, I wrote a code via artificial intelligence and it works as I wanted. It calculates the spine of the books and gives an average size, but I couldn't convert it to exe or portable to run it without python. Can anyone help?
NOTE: I tried py to exe and couldn't run it.

https://gist.github.com/FatallmS/7b417511e11efc5e18bf264bebe61534

[kingmaj0r]

Hello, If you want to run your Python script without needing Python installed, you can use PyInstaller to package it into an .exe. Below are instructions for both Windows users and Linux users (using Wine).

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For Windows Users

Step 1: Install PyInstaller

First, install PyInstaller via pip. Open Command Prompt (cmd) and run:

pip install pyinstaller

If you get an error saying 'pip' is not recognized, try:

python -m ensurepip
python -m pip install --upgrade pip
python -m pip install pyinstaller

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Step 2: Navigate to Your Script’s Folder

Move to the directory where your script is saved. For example, if it’s on your Desktop:

cd C:\Users\YourName\Desktop

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Step 3: Convert to EXE

Run the following command:

pyinstaller --onefile --windowed your_script.py

Explanation of Options:

• --onefile: Creates a single .exe instead of multiple files.
• --windowed: Hides the console window (useful for GUI apps).
• your_script.py: Replace with your actual script filename.

Once done, your .exe will be inside the dist folder.

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(Optional) Add an Icon

If you have an icon file (.ico), you can add it:

pyinstaller --onefile --windowed --icon=your_icon.ico your_script.py

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(Optional) Reduce File Size

PyInstaller-generated .exe files can be large. You can reduce the size with UPX compression:

pyinstaller --onefile --windowed --upx-dir=upx your_script.py

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Step 4: Run the EXE

Once completed, go to the dist/ folder and find your_script.exe. You can now run it on any Windows computer without needing Python installed.

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For Linux Users (Building for Windows using Wine)

If you're on Linux and need to build a Windows .exe, follow these steps.

Step 1: Install Wine

First, install Wine (a Windows compatibility layer).

For Ubuntu/Debian:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install wine

For Arch:

sudo pacman -S wine

For Fedora:

sudo dnf install wine

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Step 2: Install Windows Python via Wine

1. Download the Windows Python installer from:
   👉 https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/

2. Install it using Wine:

   wine python-3.x.x.exe

   (Make sure to check "Add Python to PATH" during installation!)

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Step 3: Install PyInstaller in the Windows Environment

Once Python is installed inside Wine, open the Wine Command Prompt:

wine cmd

Now, install PyInstaller:

pip install pyinstaller

If pip is not found, try:

wine python -m ensurepip
wine python -m pip install --upgrade pip
wine python -m pip install pyinstaller

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Step 4: Build the EXE

Still inside the Wine command prompt, navigate to your script’s location:

cd C:\users\yourusername\desktop

Then run:

pyinstaller --onefile --windowed your_script.py

If you need an icon:

pyinstaller --onefile --windowed --icon=your_icon.ico your_script.py

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Step 5: Retrieve the EXE

After PyInstaller finishes, your .exe will be located in:

dist/your_script.exe

You can now transfer this .exe to a Windows computer and run it without Python installed.

[mecodeatlas]

Hi @kingmaj0r,

We’ve clarified our stance on using generative AI tools like ChatGPT within our Community via this announcement. Please review the guidelines to ensure your post meets them as failure to adhere to those rules can result in action taken by our moderator team.  You can read our updated Code of Conduct and the announcement for more details. Thank you for helping us maintain an authentic and beneficial space for everyone.

[kingmaj0r]

Hello @mecodeatlas, Yes i do indeed use chatgpt, but before using chatgpt, I do run tests in my own code and ensure it does resolve the issue, after that I do get chatgpt to make my text more formal.

[kingmaj0r]

Like the above text, I've verified and tested this on my computer using fedora 41 with wine to compile the users application into the format that was requested.

[shinybrightstar]

Welcome to the GitHub Community, @FatallmS, we're happy you're here! You are more likely to get a useful response if you are posting your question(s) in the applicable category and are explicit about what your project entails--giving a few more details might help someone give you a nudge in the right direction. This post belongs to the Programming Help category. I've gone ahead and moved it for you. Good luck!