Python Launcher

Python Launcher 3.14.7

Streamline Python Script Execution with Ease

  • By Python Software Foundation
  • PSF-2.0
  • Updated Aug 5, 2026
Download for Windows

About Python Launcher

The Python launcher for Windows is a utility which aids in locating and executing of different Python versions.
It allows scripts (or the command-line) to indicate a preference for a specific Python version, and will locate and execute that version.

Unlike the PATH variable, the launcher will correctly select the most appropriate version of Python.
It will prefer per-user installations over system-wide ones, and orders by language version rather than using the most recently installed version.

The launcher was originally specified in PEP 397.

Technical details

PublisherPython Software Foundation
Version3.14.7
Release date2026-08-05
LicensePSF-2.0
Installer typewix
Architecturex86
Package IDPython.Launcher

Links & install command

Install Python Launcher from the command line with Windows Package Manager (winget):

winget install --id=Python.Launcher -e

languageprogrammingprogramming-languagepythonpython3script

Older versions

  • 3.13.5
  • 3.13.4
  • 3.13.3
  • 3.13.2
  • 3.13.1
  • 3.13.0
  • 3.12.10
  • 3.12.9
  • 3.12.8