Renegade's Random Tech weblog has a simple how-to for converting batch or .VBS scripts into executable forms using a lesser-known Windows program called IExpress.

How to Run Cmd.exe From Python. While it is not common to need to call Windows functions within Python code, you may occasionally need to do so in order to make a program work correctly. If you ...

With the program open on screen, choose Media, then Convert/Save. The application will ask you to pick a video file from the hard drive, and you can then choose the format you want to change it into.

This post explains how to run Python apps on PC, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, or even the web. Know your options when writing Python code!