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# Installing Xcode and Simulators

Install simulators to use for web development.

## Overview

iOS, iPadOS, and (on a Mac with Apple silicon) visionOS simulators are available in macOS as part of Xcode, which is free in the Mac App Store.

To get started using Simulators:

1. Install [Xcode](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/xcode/id497799835) from the Mac App Store.
2. Once installed, launch Xcode so that it can complete its first launch.
3. A dialog will be presented that indicates which Simulator runtimes are built-in, and which Simulator runtimes you may download. For now, choose **Continue** to finish setting up Xcode.
4. Once Xcode has finished setting up, relaunch Safari to begin using the **Open Page With > [Simulator]** part of the [Develop menu](/documentation/Safari-Developer-Tools/develop-menu) and **Open with Simulator** in [Responsive Design Mode](/documentation/Safari-Developer-Tools/responsive-design-mode).

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