.pyw files in python program

Question

I am new to Python programming. Can anybody provide an explanation on what a *.pyw file is and how it works.

Answer 1

The PYW file type is primarily associated with Python by Python Software Foundation. PYW files are used in Windows to indicate a script needs to be run using PYTHONW. EXE instead of PYTHON. EXE in order to prevent a DOS console from popping up to display the output.