Espressif ESP-IDF releases
currentEspressif ESP-IDF is tracked under makers & open firmware. Its latest version, 6.1, shipped on Aug 27, 2026.
- Latest version
- 6.1
- Released
- Category
- Makers & open firmware
- Last checked
How to update Espressif ESP-IDF
- Flash with esptool or the ESP Launchpad web installer from the product page.
- Hold BOOT while connecting USB to enter download mode.
Always install releases from the project itself. Firmwarely links out; it never hosts downloads.
What changed
Documentation for IDF v6.1 is available at https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp-idf/en/v6.1/ ESP-IDF v6.1 is a minor update for ESP-IDF v6.0. Release v6.1 is mostly compatible with apps written for ESP-IDF v6.0. We highly recommend referring to our migration guide while moving your apps from ESP…
Version history
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FAQ
What is the latest version of Espressif ESP-IDF?
Version 6.1, released Aug 27, 2026. This page is refreshed every hour from the project's release page.
How do I update Espressif ESP-IDF?
See the step-by-step above. Pull the new image or package and restart the service. Read the release notes and back up the data directory first; most projects can't downgrade once the database has migrated.
How does Firmwarely know when there's a new version?
Every hour we read the project's official release page for Espressif ESP-IDF and record the version, date and changelog. Subscribers watching it get an email when it changes: the next morning on Pro, in the Monday roundup on the free plan.
Is this an official Espressif page?
No. Firmwarely is independent. Project and product names belong to their owners; always install releases from the project's own source.
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