SDCC is a retargettable, optimizing Standard C (ANSI C89, ISO C99, ISO C11, ISO C23) compiler suite that targets the Intel MCS51 based microprocessors (8031, 8032, 8051, 8052, etc.), Maxim (formerly Dallas) DS80C390 variants, Freescale (formerly Motorola) HC08 based (hc08, s08), Zilog Z80 based MCUs (Z80, Z180, SM83, Rabbit 2000, 2000A, 3000A, TLCS-90, R800), Padauk (pdk14, pdk15), STMicroelectronics STM8, MOS 6502 and WDC 65C02.
Work is in progress on supporting the Padauk pdk13 target; Microchip PIC16 and PIC18 targets are unmaintained.
SDCC can be retargeted for other microprocessors.
Publisher’s description
What is Small Device C Compiler?
Small Device C Compiler by SDCC is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 9.4 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.5.0, released on January 28, 2025. The version history goes back to January 10, 2024: 10 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 0.9 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (9.4 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Small Device C Compiler is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Small Device C Compiler safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F459EFFE986F4C09F0EFA64877A753D44D3B78355C36B5055854A032F543AEC5· 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 10 versions ›10 versions over 11 years · about 0.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5.0Latest | January 28, 2025 | 10.5 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.2.0 | March 8, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 4.1.0 | March 8, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 4.0.0 | January 30, 2020 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 3.9.0 | April 15, 2019 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 3.8.0 | September 27, 2018 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 3.6.0 | June 12, 2016 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 3.5.0 | June 24, 2015 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SDCC.SDCC -escoop install main/sdccdownload /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- SDCC
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.5.0
- Released
- January 28, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- January 10, 2024
- Versions listed
- 10
- Updates / year
- 0.9
- Website
- sourceforge.net
- winget ID
- SDCC.SDCC
- Scoop package
- main/sdcc
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Frequently asked questions
Is Small Device C Compiler free?
Yes. Small Device C Compiler is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Small Device C Compiler safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net, which belongs to the publisher; 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 Small Device C Compiler 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 Small Device C Compiler be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Small Device C Compiler run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Small Device C Compiler?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 10, 2024.