PYD File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .pyd
File Type Python Dynamic Module
Primary Association Python Programming Language
Function Acts as a Python extension module
System Compatibility Windows Operating System
Base Language C or C++ (for module creation)
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Binary or Text Binary
Architecture Depends on Python version (32-bit or 64-bit)
Use Case Performance critical or system-level code integration in Python applications
Similar To SO (Shared Object) file in Unix/Linux
Creation Through C/C++ compilation with Python headers
Loading Mechanism Dynamic Import in Python
Supports Python Callbacks Yes, through Python/C API
Interaction with Python Types Direct, through Python/C API
Specific APIs Used Python/C API for extension modules
Compatibility Note Must be compiled for the specific Python version
Typical Size Varies, generally smaller than corresponding source code
Security Considerations Can execute arbitrary code; potential security risk if from untrusted sources
Debugging More complex than pure Python modules; often requires debugging symbols