Where to find python after downloading it

The Python installation directory varies between systems: Windows: Default path: C:\Users{username}\AppData\Local\Programs\Python. macOS: Default path: /Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/{Python version}. Linux: Default path: /usr/bin/python. Other paths: customized or specific versions, use the whereis python command to find in the command line terminal.

Installation directory after Python download

Windows system:

• Default installation path: C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Programs\Python

##macOS system:

Default installation path:
• /Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/{Python version}

/usr/bin/python
##Other installation paths:

If a custom installation path is specified during the installation process, Python will be installed in that path.

• The installation path may be different for some specific versions or distributions, for example:

• Miniconda:
  • /Users/ {Username}/miniconda3/bin or /c/Users/{Username}/miniconda3/ScriptsAnaconda:
  • /Users /{username}/anaconda3/bin or /c/Users/{username}/anaconda3/Scripts
How to find the installation directory:

Open a command line terminal (such as Windows command prompt, macOS terminal or Linux bash).

Enter the following command:

<code>whereis python</code>