Convert to Desktop or Mobile App#
Panel applications typically run in a web browser, backed by a Python server. However, you can also package Panel applications as standalone desktop or mobile applications using various frameworks. This allows you to distribute your application as a native executable that users can run without installing Python or managing dependencies.
This guide explores two popular approaches for creating desktop and mobile applications with Panel:
pywebview + PyInstaller: A lightweight solution for creating desktop applications with a native window wrapper
Toga + Briefcase: A comprehensive cross-platform solution for creating desktop and mobile applications
Both approaches embed a web server within the application and display your Panel app in a native window or webview.
Create lightweight desktop applications using pywebview and package them with PyInstaller.
Create cross-platform desktop and mobile applications using Toga and Briefcase.
