Now Available - NEW freeware compiler supporting all PIC10/12/16 MCUs
Note: This 'Lite mode' compiler has replaced the old PICC-Lite™ freeware compiler.

HI-TECH C PRO for the PIC10/12/16 MCU Family (Lite mode) - FREEWARE

To determine which mode supporting the PIC10/12/16 MCU Family best suits your needs, simply compare the modes against the features listed below.

HI-TECH C PRO for the PIC10/12/16 MCU Family
PRO mode
Lite† mode
Pricing    
Single-User License List Price $1495 Free
Technical Support HI-TECH Priority Access™ included Available
HI-TECH Satisfaction Guarantee (30 day money back guarantee) Yes Free
Optimization    
Overall optimization level Very High Low
Omniscient Code Generation™ Compilation Technology Yes No
Optimizes the size of each pointer variable in your code based on its usage Yes No
Reduces overhead required for interrupt context switching Yes  No
Optimizations for rapid runtime startup and memory clearing Yes  No
printf library code footprint Compiler eliminates all unused features of printf for smallest footprint Compiler can eliminate some unused printf features
Usability / Features    
Support for all PIC10/12/16 MCUs Yes Yes
Unlimited Memory Usage Yes Yes
Automatically handles memory banking without requiring special qualifiers Yes Yes
Warn if potential runtime stack overflow detected Yes Yes
Eliminates the need for many non-standard C qualifiers and compiler options Yes Yes
Compatible with HI-TECH Software compact bootloader Yes No
printf library functionality Compiler automatically detects and implements printf features required by program Compiler detects and implements printf features used in source
Integrates into HI-TECH Software's IDE, HI-TIDE™ 3 Yes Yes
Fully integrates into MPLAB® IDE Yes Yes
Runs on all platforms: Windows (including 64-bit Vista), Linux and Mac OS X Yes Yes
     
Get Compiler Download free fully-functional 45 day evaluation of the HI-TECH C PRO for the PIC10/12/16 MCU Family*
Windows - Linux - Mac OS X
Order Download and operate in Lite mode
Windows - Linux - Mac OS X

* Internet access required for installation and activation.

Activating Modes

During the installation process, simply select your desired mode.

Updates and Technical Support

Technical support for our products is a very important issue for us - we know that our development tools are complex products being used in a wide variety of situations and that sometimes our customers will need assistance to get the most from our products. Your queries will be answered by one of our qualified, experienced engineers. Please submit your queries to support@htsoft.com.

You may also access patch level web updates for the version you purchase here.

HI-TECH C PRO for the PIC10/12/16 MCU Family also includes HI-TECH Priority Access: HI-TECH Software's 12 month maintenance subscription providing web access to new versions, patch level updates, and priority technical support for nominated compilers.

† Conditions of Use

HI-TECH Software has provided this freeware compiler, HI-TECH C PRO for the PIC10/12/16 MCU Family (Lite mode), as a low-cost tool for hobbyists and students, however the license allows its use for commercial purposes as well. It is ideal as a teaching tool for an introduction into the 'C' language and embedded programming on a PIC10/12/16 MCU Family device.

You may copy and redistribute this software, providing it remains in the same archive file. You may use this software for any purpose. No warranty of any kind is provided, and all use is entirely at your own risk. Full details of the licence under which it is supplied are provided within the download.

 

For information on the PICC-Lite™, please see this page.