Direct compatibility answer

Which macOS version supports Xcode?

Find the macOS requirement for the latest Xcode and compare the previous Xcode release before updating your Mac.

The latest Xcode release requires macOS 15.3 or later. Each Xcode major version has its own minimum macOS version, so older Macs may need an older Xcode release.

Requirements checked: 2026-07-10.

Xcode compatibility table

RequirementVersion or modelResult
Xcode 26macOS 15.3 or laterCurrent
Xcode 16macOS 14.5 or laterPrevious major release
Xcode 15macOS 13.5 or laterOlder release

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