An executable file, commonly known as an EXE file, is a type of computer file that contains a set of instructions that can be executed by a computer’s central processing unit (CPU). EXE files are used to distribute software applications and are essential for running programs on Windows-based operating systems.
EXE files are created by compiling source code written in a programming language such as C++, Java, or Python. The compilation process translates the source code into machine code, which can then be executed by the CPU. EXE files can also contain other resources, such as images, data files, and icons.