MATLAB Support for MinGW-w64 C/C++/Fortran Compiler

Install the MinGW-w64 C/C++/Fortran compiler for Windows

MinGW-w64 is a compiler suite for Windows based on the GNU tool chain. It includes a GCC compiler and related tools for compiling C/C++/Fortran applications for Windows. C/C++/Fortran applications compiled with MinGW-w64 GCC can be called from MATLAB using MEX (see table for release limitations on Fortran support). This GCC compiler can also be helpful for other MathWorks products that require a C/C++/Fortran compiler.

Installation Instructions:

Select the button in the upper right-hand corner of this page. It might be labelled "Install" or "Download".

"Install" button instructions: Select either the "Install" or "Download Only" option.

If the "Install" option is selected, follow the guided steps to install MinGW. If the "Download Only" option is selected, save the file to the desired folder then double-click on the file or drag it into the MATLAB Command Window to install.

"Download" button instructions: Save the file to the desired folder then double-click on the file or drag it into the MATLAB Command Window to install.

Version-specific Instructions

R2023b and later:

MinGW 8.1 is supported for automatic installation by selecting the button in the upper right-hand corner of this page. It might be labelled "Install" or "Download".

MinGW 6.3 must be configured manually. Download MinGW 6.3, then double-click on the file or drag it into the MATLAB Command Window to install.

R2023a: MinGW 8.1 must be configured manually. Download MinGW 8.1, then double-click on the file or drag it into the MATLAB Command Window to install. MinGW 6.3 is supported for automatic installation by selecting the button in the upper right-hand corner of this page. It might be labelled "Install" or "Download". MinGW 6.3 must be configured manually.

To Configure MinGW as a MEX compiler: Follow these MinGW configuration instructions to configure MinGW as a MEX compiler.

FAQ: This FAQ page provides answers to some frequently asked questions.

See additional information on the MinGW compiler with MATLAB.

Learn more about MathWorks supported and compatible compilers.

If you are having difficulty installing, please contact Technical Support or search in MATLAB Answers.