Electronic prototyping platform allowing to create interactive electronic objects

Arduino IDE for Mac

Arduino 1.8.8

  -  181 MB  -  Open Source

Sometimes latest versions of the software can cause issues when installed on older devices or devices running an older version of the operating system.

Software makers usually fix these issues but it can take them some time. What you can do in the meantime is to download and install an older version of Arduino 1.8.8.


For those interested in downloading the most recent release of Arduino IDE for Mac or reading our review, simply click here.


All old versions distributed on our website are completely virus-free and available for download at no cost.


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What's new in this version:

[ide]:
- Fixed: command line parsing of version parameters when installing cores/libraries
- Platform indexes are now downloaded using https
- Fixed: on some newer linux distrubitions, NPE when loading GTK look-and-feel without libgtk2 installed
- MacOSX: added touch bar support
- MacOSX: do not exit app after closing last window
- Fixed: serial monitor timestamps not always printed. Thanks @nitram509
- Kill active programmer if still alive after closing last IDE window
- Fixed: "Export compiled binary" now works also with unsaved sketches
- Improved automatic port re-selection after upload
- Added scroller to "INCOMPATIBLE" examples menu

[wifi-firmware]:
- Added firmware upgrade for NINA-based boards