A free, portable, fast and simple C/C++ IDE
Publisher’s description
What is Dev-C++?
Dev-C++ by Bloodshed Software is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 50.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 11 file types, including .cpp, .h, .c, .hpp and .cxx. Similar programs include OpenCode, Apache NetBeans and RStudio.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Dev-C++ is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Dev-C++ safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
FAAD96BBCC51F115C9EDD691785D1309E7663B67DCFCF7C11515C3D28C9C0F1F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.11Latest | April 27, 2015 | 50.4 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Orwell.Dev-C++ -edownload /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Bloodshed Software
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 5.11
- Released
- April 27, 2015
- Added to the catalogue
- January 7, 2022
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- orwelldevcpp.blogspot.com
- winget ID
- Orwell.Dev-C++
File types it opens (11)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dev-C++ free?
Yes. Dev-C++ is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is Dev-C++ safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Dev-C++ with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Dev-C++ be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Dev-C++ run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Dev-C++?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, RStudio, Node.js (LTS) and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
