How can I obtain older versions of Xcode?

You can download older versions of Xcode here after you've logged into the dev center.

Uncheck all of the options except "Developer Tools" in the Categories section on the left side of the page. Every version of Xcode back to version 1.0 in 2003 is available there.


To get a free older copy of Xcode that will run on Snow Leopard, create(register) as an Apple Developer at this web site https://developer.apple.com/programs/register/ . You can also turn your current Apple ID into a developer ID by signing in on the link above and following the instructions.

After you create your Developer ID go to https://developer.apple.com/downloads

On the upper left side of the page search for Xcode and just below the search box, uncheck all of the Catagories except Developer Tools (leave that checked).

You will get three pages of results, on the second page you will find Xcode in version 3 for Snow Leopard.

Cheers rws70


xcode_3.2.6_and_ios_sdk_4.3.dmg is the name of the file I am downloading currently.

I registered for free as an apple developer at https://developer.apple.com/programs/register/ and then searched for 'xcode' in the downloads section.

I am on snow leopard, btw.