Learn how to get Python up and running on Windows, macOS, or Linux—and avoid the biggest pitfalls along the way.

Now, If you are using an older version of Python on Windows, you may need to install PIP manually. Pip is automatically installed with Python 2.7.9+ and Python 3.4+.

Have you ever wished you could edit Python packages installed locally without reinstalling them? Editable installs are the way.

The py launcher to make it easier to start Python. The default Python install on Windows 11 includes a variety of helpful tools, including PiP, IDLE and tkinter.