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Online C Compiler

Write, compile and run C programs online. This free C compiler uses GCC, supports scanf input, and shows output and compiler errors instantly — no installation or signup.

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Click Run or press ⌘ ↵ to execute your C code.

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How to use Online C Compiler

  1. Write or paste C code in the editor, or pick a program from Examples.
  2. If your program uses scanf or fgets, type the values in the Input tab.
  3. Click Run or press Ctrl + Enter (⌘ + Enter on Mac) to compile and execute.
  4. Read the program output, or the compiler errors and warnings, in the Output panel.
  5. Click Share for a live link, or download your code as main.c.

Features

GCC compiler

Programs are compiled with GCC and run in a secure sandbox, with the C standard library — stdio.h, stdlib.h, string.h, math.h and more.

Clear compile errors

Compiler errors and warnings stream into the output panel in red, and the status bar tells you whether compilation or execution failed.

Standard input

Provide stdin in the Input tab and read it with scanf, getchar or fgets.

VS Code editor

Monaco — the editor behind VS Code — with C syntax highlighting, 4-space indentation and bracket matching.

Share in one click

Create a live Code Share link so others can view, edit and run the same program with you.

Autosave

Your code and input are saved in this browser, so nothing is lost when you reload.

What is an online C compiler?

An online C compiler lets you compile and run C programs without installing GCC, Clang or an IDE. You write code in the browser, it is compiled and executed on a remote server inside a sandbox, and the output is streamed back to you. It is ideal for students learning C, practising data structures and algorithms, and quickly testing snippets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about JSON Reader

Yes. The JSON Reader online C compiler is completely free, with no signup and no usage limits.
Code is compiled with GCC using a modern C standard (C11/C17), so features such as declarations inside for loops, stdbool.h and designated initialisers work.
Type the values into the Input tab — separated by spaces or new lines — then click Run. scanf reads them in order. Load the “Read input” example to see how.
The output panel shows GCC’s message with the line number. Common causes are a missing semicolon, an undeclared variable or a missing #include.
Yes. Each run has CPU-time and memory limits to keep the service fast for everyone. Use the Stop button to cancel an infinite loop.
Your code is sent to an isolated sandbox only when you click Run, and it runs with no network access. Share links are created only when you click Share.