Qt Creator 17.0 is the latest major release of the open-source,cross-platform integrated development environment tailored for C++,QML,and embedded application development across Windows,macOS,and Linux. This version brings deep improvements in project workflows,language support,and user interface polish.
🔑 Key Features
🔁 Integrated Run Configurations
Run configurations are now linked to specific build configurations. Switching build profiles (e.g.,Debug,Release) automatically updates applicable run settings,and the new “Clone into This” button enables easy transfer of settings between configurations.
🛠 Updated C++ Tooling
Built with LLVM 20.1.3,Qt Creator 17.0 improves its C++ backend. It adds quick actions for inserting Qt string literal operators like _L1
and _ba
,while resolving issues with built-in functions and macros.
📝 Enhanced QML &Code Formatting
Enhanced QML support includes integrated qmlformat
(the QML language server’s formatter),activated via context menus or the QML/JS tools menu,plus more flexible code style preferences.
🎨 Refreshed UI &Themes
The “2024” light and dark themes,first previewed in Qt Creator 16,are now the default. Additional improvements include refreshed icons,pixel-smooth scrolling,and subtle UI refinements across the IDE
📦 Smarter Project Management
When CMake projects miss Qt modules during configuration,the IDE can now suggest installing them via the Qt Online Installer. For QML developers,.ui.qml
files can be opened directly in Qt Design Studio from the editor toolbar.
🚀 Why Qt Creator 17.0 Matters
Streamlined workflows: Tighter integration of run/build configurations saves configuration overhead.
Modern C++ readiness: LLVM 20 support and new literal operators accelerate development.
Better QML experience: Advanced formatting and deep editor integration make UI code cleaner and consistent.
More polished interface: New themes,icons,and smooth scrolling reduce visual clutter.
Smarter missing dependency handling: IDE guides you when needed components are absent from CMake projects.
👥 Ideal Users
C++ developers using Qt or working on multi-platform desktop projects.
Embedded engineers coding QML GUIs for Linux-based devices.
Mobile developers targeting Android Automotive or other Qt-based platforms.
Cross-platform teams benefiting from a unified IDE across Windows/macOS/Linux.
New users drawn to modern themes and enhanced default settings.
🏁 Summary
Qt Creator 17.0 delivers significant enhancements to usability,language support,project management,and visual appeal. Core improvements—like aligned run configurations,updated C++ backend,tighter QML formatting,and updated UI themes—make this update essential for Qt developers seeking a smarter,cleaner,and more integrated development experience.