Windows · Developer Tools
MinGW-w64
GCC for Windows 64 & 32 bits.
Version 16.1.0 · by The MinGW-w64 Project
Official site: mingw-w64.org
About MinGW-w64
Mingw-w64 is an advancement of the original mingw.org project, created to support the GCC compiler on Windows systems. It has forked it in 2007 in order to provide support for 64 bits and new APIs. It has since then gained widespread use and distribution.
How to install MinGW-w64
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install mingw-w64
- Open MinGW-w64 once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is MinGW-w64 free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to mingw-w64.org, the developer's official site, where MinGW-w64 is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of MinGW-w64?
The version listed here is 16.1.0, published /Date(1781. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install MinGW-w64 from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install mingw-w64. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is MinGW-w64 safe?
MinGW-w64 downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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