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Py2ExeDecompiler

Py2ExeDecompiler recovers source from executables built with py2exe. It extracts .pyc files from the executable resources and decompiles them with uncompyle6. The reviewed page covers Python 2.7 through 3.5. Python 3.6 only shows disassembly. The program is a .NET Framework 4.5.2 application. Drag an exe onto Py2ExeDecompiler.exe, or open it from the window.

Targets: Binary
Category: Native analysis tools
Relationship: Foundation tool
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-07

Stars: 165
Last commit: 2017-04-25
Language: C#

GitHub data as of 2026-11-09

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Requirements & limits

Python 2.7 for 2.7 binaries, or Python 3 through 3.5 for Python 3 binaries. .NET Framework 4.5.2 or newer.
The README names no license.

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BibTeX

@misc{py2exe-decompiler,
  title = {{Py2ExeDecompiler}},
  howpublished = {\url{https://github.com/endgameinc/Py2ExeDecompiler}},
  url = {https://github.com/endgameinc/Py2ExeDecompiler},
  urldate = {2026-11-07},
  note = {Awesome REA entry: \url{https://awesomerea.org/resources/py2exe-decompiler/}}
}

Plain text

Py2ExeDecompiler. https://github.com/endgameinc/Py2ExeDecompiler (accessed 2026-11-07). Awesome REA entry: https://awesomerea.org/resources/py2exe-decompiler/

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README.md GitHub · endgameinc/Py2ExeDecompiler · Revision e871e04