Explore Our Award-Winning MPLAB XC Compilers
Available as free, unrestricted-use downloads with a range of optimizations, our award-winning MPLAB® XC C compilers are comprehensive solutions for your project’s software development. Finding the right compiler to support your device is simple. Check out all our MPLAB XC Compiler options below.
All previously paid versions of our MPLAB XC PRO compilers are now free, without restrictions. Get advanced optimization capabilities without licensing friction or budget constraints.
MPLAB XC compilers are supported in various integrated development environments (IDEs), including Microsoft® Visual Studio Code® (VS Code®) via MPLAB for VS Code.
MPLAB XC8 Compiler
The MPLAB XC8 Compiler supports all 8-bit PIC® and AVR® microcontrollers (MCUs).
MPLAB XC16 Compiler
The MPLAB XC16 Compiler supports all 16-bit PIC MCUs.
MPLAB XC-DSC Compiler
The MPLAB XC-DSC C Compiler supports all dsPIC® DSCs.
MPLAB XC32 Compiler
The MPLAB XC32 C/C++ Compiler supports all 32-bit PIC and SAM MCUs and MPUs featuring Arm® and MIPS® cores.
Catalina Support
The first versions of the MPLAB XC compilers that supported Catalina were:
- MPLAB XC8 - v2.20
- MPLAB XC16 - v1.50
- MPLAB XC32 - v2.41
GCC Compilers
Hexmate
Hexmate is a powerful post-link utility designed to process Intel® HEX files for embedded development. It is shipped with the MPLAB XC8 C Compiler and MPLAB X Integrated Development Environment (IDE), but can also be executed as a stand-alone application to process HEX files produced by any compiler.
Microchip Unified Standard Library Reference Guide
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MPLAB Development Ecosystem Tools and Other Resources
MPLAB X IDE CI/CD Wizard
By using a Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) system, you can receive feedback quickly in your software development. Quick feedback can help improve the quality and reliability of your code by automating much of the building and testing process.
MPLAB Analysis Tool Suite
MPLAB Analysis Tool Suite is a collection of analysis tools integrated into the MPLAB X IDE. It supports all of our MCU, MPU and CEC devices and offers a code coverage feature and a Motor Industry Software Reliability Association (MISRA®) check in the IDE.
Microchip University
Get FREE training on Microchip products 24 hours a day, every day. We offer on-demand courses and live sessions on general embedded control topics as well as Microchip, Atmel and Microsemi products. Learn how to improve your business by using Microchip products to their full advantage.
We offer a TÜV SÜD-certified MPLAB XC Functional Safety Compiler package for PIC®, dsPIC®, AVR® and SAM devices that reduces your software tool qualification effort. The functional safety compilers in this package are certified and pre-qualified for safety-related development according to ISO 26262, IEC 61508, EN 50716, IEC 62304 and IEC 60730‑1. The package includes the functional safety manual and certification artifacts, such as classification and qualification reports, to support your tool qualification activities.
Use our MPLAB XC functional safety compilers with full optimization and unlimited installs at no cost. Purchase the certification package when formal safety evidence is required.
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