About MPLAB XC8 C Compiler
The MPLAB® XC8 Compiler is a powerful, optimizing compiler that converts your ISO C code into high-assembly-language instructions to use on our 8-bit PIC® and AVR® microcontrollers.
MPLAB XC8 C Compiler 3.0.0
The MPLAB® XC8 Compiler is a powerful, optimizing compiler that converts your ISO C code into high-assembly-language instructions to use on our 8-bit PIC® and AVR® microcontrollers.
- By Microchip Technology Inc.
- Proprietary
Technical details
| Publisher | Microchip Technology Inc. |
|---|---|
| Version | 3.0.0 |
| License | Proprietary |
| Installer type | exe |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | Microchip.MPLABXC8CCompiler |
Install MPLAB XC8 C Compiler from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microchip.MPLABXC8CCompiler -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microchip.MPLABXC8CCompiler -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microchip.MPLABXC8CCompiler -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"xc8-v3.00-full-install-windows-x64-installer.exe" --mode unattended --unattendedmodeui none --installdir "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microchip\MPLABXC8\v3.0.0" --netservername host
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Frequently asked questions
Is MPLAB XC8 C Compiler free?
MPLAB XC8 C Compiler is proprietary software from Microchip Technology Inc.. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of MPLAB XC8 C Compiler?
The latest version is 3.0.0.
Is it safe to download MPLAB XC8 C Compiler?
The download button links to the official installer published on ww1.microchip.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 3a4ff248615eb35c10f044a5b62f92a85cbdd7ef824cc40eaea86070a2b8f86f.
Which Windows versions does MPLAB XC8 C Compiler support?
MPLAB XC8 C Compiler runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install MPLAB XC8 C Compiler silently?
Run the offline installer with "xc8-v3.00-full-install-windows-x64-installer.exe" --mode unattended --unattendedmodeui none --installdir "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microchip\MPLABXC8\v3.0.0" --netservername host, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Microchip.MPLABXC8CCompiler -e --silent.
How do I uninstall MPLAB XC8 C Compiler?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find MPLAB XC8 C Compiler and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microchip.MPLABXC8CCompiler -e.
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