How to download Python for Mac?

Gillian 47 Published: 08/09/2024

How to download Python for Mac?

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To download Python for a Mac, there are a few ways to do it. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Install Python using Homebrew

Homebrew is a popular package manager for macOS. If you have Homebrew installed on your Mac, you can use it to install Python. Here's how:

Open Terminal: You can find Terminal in the Applications/Utilities folder or by searching for "Terminal" in Spotlight. Update Homebrew: Run the following command to ensure you're running the latest version of Homebrew: brew update Install Python: Run the following command to install Python: brew install python

Method 2: Download and Install Python from the Official Website

You can also download and install Python directly from the official Python website:

Visit the Python Download Page: Go to https://www.python.org/downloads/ Choose Your Platform: Click on "Mac OS X" under "Platforms" Download the Latest Version of Python: Choose the latest version of Python (currently 3.x or 2.x) by clicking on the download link. Run the Installation Script: Double-click the downloaded installer (.pkg file) and follow the installation prompts.

Method 3: Use the App Store

Python is available in the Mac App Store:

Search for "Python" in the App Store: Open the Mac App Store and search for "Python" Download Python from the App Store: Click on the "Get" button to download the Python app. Install Python from the App Store: Follow the installation prompts to install Python.

Once you've installed Python, you can verify that it's working correctly by opening a terminal and typing python --version (or python3 for Python 3.x). This should display the version number of your installed Python interpreter.

That's it! You now have Python installed on your Mac.

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