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Python has native support for [Windows on Arm](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/arm/overview). Starting with version 3.11, an official installer is available. The latest version at time of writing is 3.13.0.
Python has native support for [Windows on Arm](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/arm/overview). Starting with version 3.11, an official installer is available. The latest version is 3.13.0.

A number of developer ready Windows on Arm [devices](/learning-paths/laptops-and-desktops/intro/find-hardware/) are available.
A number of developer-ready Windows on Arm [devices](/learning-paths/laptops-and-desktops/intro/find-hardware/) are available.

Windows on Arm instances are available with Microsoft Azure. For more information, see [Deploy a Windows on Arm virtual machine on Microsoft Azure](/learning-paths/cross-platform/woa_azure/).
Windows on Arm instances are available with Microsoft Azure. For further information, see [Deploy a Windows on Arm virtual machine on Microsoft Azure](/learning-paths/cross-platform/woa_azure/).

## How do I download and install Python for Windows on Arm?

The installer can be downloaded from the [Python website](https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/). Locate the `ARM64` installer.
To download and install Python for Windows on Arm, there is more than one option:

You can also download from a PowerShell terminal.
* You can download the installer from the [Python website](https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/). Locate the `ARM64` installer.

* You can download from a PowerShell terminal, by running the following:
```command
curl https://www.python.org/ftp/python/3.13.0/python-3.13.0-arm64.exe --output python-3.13.0-arm64.exe
```

Once downloaded, run the installer `exe` file on a Windows on Arm machine.
Once you have downloaded Python, run the installer `exe` file on a Windows on Arm machine.

The installer will start.

Check `Add python.exe to PATH` if you want to easily invoke python from any directory.
Tick the checkbox **Add python.exe to PATH** to enable you to easily invoke Python from any directory.

![Install #center](/install-guides/_images/py1-woa.png)

`Setup was successful` is displayed when complete.
**Setup was successful** is displayed when complete.

![Complete #center](/install-guides/_images/py2-woa.png)

## How do I start Python on Windows?

At a Windows Command prompt or a PowerShell prompt use `python` or `py` to start the interpreter.
To start Python on Windows, at a Windows Command prompt or a PowerShell prompt, use `python` or `py` to start the interpreter:

```cmd
py
```

The interpreter starts with output similar to:
The interpreter starts with an output similar to:

```output
Python 3.13.0 (tags/v3.13.0:60403a5, Oct 7 2024, 10:17:29) [MSC v.1941 64 bit (ARM64)] on win32
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## How can I run a Python example?

To confirm python is working, use a text editor to save the code below to a file named `uname.py`.
To run a Python example, and confirm that Python is working, use a text editor to save the code below to a file named `uname.py`.

```python
import platform
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py uname.py
```

Running on a Windows on Arm machine produces the output similar to:
Running on a Windows on Arm machine produces an output similar to:

```output
Python version 3.13.0
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## How do I install Python packages?

Python `pip` can be used to install packages.
To install Python packages, you can use Python `pip`.

For example, to install [Flask](https://palletsprojects.com/p/flask/):
```console
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* Running on http://10.8.0.10:5000
Press CTRL+C to quit
```
Open a browser with the URL printed by the application. In this example:
Using the URL that the application prints, open a browser. Here is an example:
```url
http://127.0.0.1:5000
```
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10.8.0.10 - - [<timestamp>] "GET /favicon.ico HTTP/1.1" 404 -
```

Use `Ctrl+C` to stop the application.
Use **Ctrl + C** to stop the application.

## Is Python IDLE available?

Python `IDLE` is included in the installation. IDLE is a simple IDE for python development. You can locate it in your start menu.
Python `IDLE` is included in the installation. IDLE is a simple IDE for Python development. You can locate it in the start menu.

You can create and run Python applications in this environment.

For example, use `File` > `Open...` (`Ctrl+O`) to open the above `uname.py`.
For example, use **File**, then **Open...** (or **Ctrl + O**) to open the above `uname.py`.

Then select `Run` > `Run module` (`F5`) to execute.
Then select **Run** and **Run module** (or **F5**) to execute.

![IDLE uname #center](/install-guides/_images/py3-woa.png)

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