Making a php software into .exe

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Convert a PHP script into a stand-alone windows executable

I want to make .exe file of my ERP. How do i convert my software into .exe? I have no idea about it. Its written in php. Can somebody guide me or provide me if you have any tutorial for the same.

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So you have a web application written in PHP, and you want to use it as a desktop software? — ppeterka, Feb 01 '13 at 09:53
Go for another language. Languages such as C++ or Java have native access to more OS stuff than PHP has, but it also depends on your needs. — Sergi Juanola, Feb 01 '13 at 09:54
You might be able to bundle a lightweight server, PHP stack and run the source through an encoder/obfuscator - then wrap the whole thing in a Windows installer that pops up localhost:xxxx in your browser to start it up. — halfer, Feb 01 '13 at 09:55
@ppeterka - maybe its a command-line tool? Maybe he just wants to provide a compiled web app? In any case, it is possible to write GUI programs with PHP with libs like php-gtk. Not really worth the effort, but it is possible. — SDC, Feb 01 '13 at 09:55
@SDC: that is exactly why I asked. Maybe I have dealt with too many weird questions for today, and have absorbed too many "bad juju" from them, as I thought about the worst possible situation... — ppeterka, Feb 01 '13 at 09:57
@ppeterka, Yup. Written in PHP and wanted to convert it to .exe — user1083644, Feb 01 '13 at 10:12

score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:10

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There's a pretty comprehensive list of PHP compilers in the answer to Convert a PHP script into a stand-alone windows executable

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answered Feb 01 '13 at 09:54

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@Mark Baker: thanks. I am trying it. – user1083644 Feb 01 '13 at 10:13

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There are PHP compilers available, but in truth, if you want to create a compiled Windows .exe file, PHP is the wrong choice of language.

The compilers that do exist (such as HipHop) are targetted at a web server environment.

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Not really true. I've compiled console programs with Phalanger without problems and there was no need for a web server whatsoever. – Joey Feb 01 '13 at 10:01

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With the advent of HTML5 and JavaScript can create applications through the use of languages like PHP, Ruby, Python etc.. TideSDK is the new standard for creating beautiful and unique desktop apps using your web development skills.

You should try it

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Poor, poor, poor documentation! Tide has the worst docs I've ever seen. Nothing works based on their start documentation. Seems like someone with a messed up thoughts wrote the whole docs! The app and the process has way too many problems as of today! – GTodorov Nov 23 '14 at 05:05

Making a php software into .exe

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