Category Overview

Executable File Extensions

Executable file extensions are associated with applications, installers, scripts, system components, and files that may run commands. Browse this category carefully to identify a format and understand which platform or software uses it.

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Executable Extensions
Category Guide

How to handle executable file extensions safely

Executable and script files can change a device or run code. Only open them when the source is trusted, verify digital signatures when available, scan unknown downloads, and avoid bypassing operating-system security warnings.

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3 Executable Extensions Available
.PKG

macOS Installer Package

A .pkg file is a package installer used on macOS. It's essentially an archive containing the files and instructions needed to install s...

Executable
.PYO

Compiled Python File

A .pyo file is a compiled version of a Python source code file (.py). It's created when Python is run with the `-O` or `-OO` optimizati...

Executable
.PYZ

Python Zip Application

A .pyz file is a Python Zip Application, which is an archive containing Python code that can be executed directly. It's essentially a s...

Executable