Xcode 16 at a Glance
The newest Xcode 16 release is Xcode 16.4, build 16F6, released May 27, 2025 with Swift 6.1.2 and the iOS 18.5 SDK.
The line began with Xcode 16.0 Beta 1 on June 10, 2024; Xcode 16.0 shipped on September 16, 2024 after 7 pre-release builds. 5 releases and 22 betas and release candidates in all.
It needs macOS Sonoma 14.5 at first, rising to macOS Sequoia 15.3 by its last release, and it moved Swift from 6.0 to 6.1.2.
| Latest release | Xcode 16.4 (16F6) |
| Released | May 27, 2025 |
| Requires | macOS Sequoia 15.3 or later |
| Swift | 6.1.2 |
| SDKs | iOS 18.5, macOS 15.5, tvOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, watchOS 11.5 |
Every Xcode 16 Release
Shipped releases only, newest first. The minimum macOS is what Apple's installer enforces; the SDK column is the iOS SDK, and the other platforms move in step with it.
Xcode 16 Betas and Release Candidates
Every pre-release build Apple published for Xcode 16, with its date — the record of how long each version spent in testing.
| Version | Build | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Xcode 16.4 RC | 16F6 | May 15, 2025 |
| Xcode 16.4 Beta 1 | 16F1t | April 28, 2025 |
| Xcode 16.3 RC 2 | 16E140 | March 27, 2025 |
| Xcode 16.3 RC | 16E137 | March 24, 2025 |
| Xcode 16.3 Beta 3 | 16E5129f | March 17, 2025 |
| Xcode 16.3 Beta 2 | 16E5121h | March 5, 2025 |
| Xcode 16.3 Beta 1 | 16E5104o | February 21, 2025 |
| Xcode 16.2 RC | 16C5031c | December 5, 2024 |
| Xcode 16.2 Beta 3 | 16C5023f | November 20, 2024 |
| Xcode 16.2 Beta 2 | 16C5013f | November 4, 2024 |
| Xcode 16.2 Beta 1 | 16B5100e | October 23, 2024 |
| Xcode 16.1 RC | 16B40 | October 21, 2024 |
| Xcode 16.1 Beta 3 | 16B5029d | October 7, 2024 |
| Xcode 16.1 Beta 2 | 16B5014f | September 17, 2024 |
| Xcode 16.0 RC | 16A242 | September 9, 2024 |
| Xcode 16.0 Beta 6 | 16A5230g | August 20, 2024 |
| Xcode 16.1 Beta 1 | 16B5001e | August 12, 2024 |
| Xcode 16.0 Beta 5 | 16A5221g | August 6, 2024 |
| Xcode 16.0 Beta 4 | 16A5211f | July 23, 2024 |
| Xcode 16.0 Beta 3 | 16A5202i | July 8, 2024 |
| Xcode 16.0 Beta 2 | 16A5171r | June 25, 2024 |
| Xcode 16.0 Beta 1 | 16A5171c | June 10, 2024 |
How to Get Xcode 16
The current release is in the Mac App Store. Every version, including betas and older releases, is on Apple's developer download page at developer.apple.com/download/all, which needs a free Apple Account; that is the route for keeping more than one Xcode installed side by side, each renamed in the Applications folder.
Check the macOS requirement first: the installer refuses to run on anything older than macOS Sequoia 15.3 for the latest Xcode 16 release. Which Xcode runs on which macOS covers every version.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest version of Xcode 16?
Xcode 16.4, build 16F6, released May 27, 2025.
When was Xcode 16 released?
Xcode 16.0 shipped on September 16, 2024. The first beta, Xcode 16.0 Beta 1, came out on June 10, 2024.
What macOS does Xcode 16 need?
macOS Sonoma 14.5 or later for the first release, and macOS Sequoia 15.3 or later for the latest.
Which Swift version comes with Xcode 16?
Swift 6.0, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.1, 6.1.2, across its releases — Swift 6.1.2 in Xcode 16.4.
Which iOS SDK is in Xcode 16?
iOS 18.0, 18.1, 18.2, 18.4, 18.5, depending on the release. The table on this page lists the SDK for each one.
Other Xcode versions
Source: Apple's downloads and release notes, as recorded by xcodereleases.com. Updated automatically.