Python - cd to file

Introduction

In this guide, we will discuss how to change the current working directory (cd) to a specific file or directory using Python. The current working directory refers to the directory where the Python script is being executed.

Python provides a simple way to change the current working directory using the os module. We can utilize the os.chdir() function to change the directory path.

Change Working Directory

To change the current working directory in Python, you need to follow these steps:

1. Import the os module:

   import os
   

2. Use the os.chdir() function to change the directory to the desired file or directory. Pass the full path or the relative path of the file or directory as the argument to os.chdir() function:

   os.chdir('/path/to/directory')
   

Here's an example that demonstrates how to change the current working directory to a specific directory:

import os

# Display current working directory
print("Current Working Directory:", os.getcwd())

# Change directory to the desired folder
os.chdir('/path/to/directory')

# Display new current working directory
print("New Current Working Directory:", os.getcwd())

Output:

Current Working Directory: /current/working/directory
New Current Working Directory: /path/to/directory

Make sure to replace /path/to/directory with the actual path of the file or directory you want to navigate to.

Conclusion

In this guide, we discussed how to change the current working directory in Python using the os.chdir() function. By following the steps mentioned above, you can easily navigate to a specific file or directory within your Python script. This can be particularly useful when working with files or directories in different locations.