Indic Keyboard
Overview
• Language is the heartbeat of culture, identity, and connection.
• With Indic Keyboard, you can express yourself in your native tongue as effortlessly as you do in English on your Android device.
• Designed to bridge the gap between heritage and modern technology, this versatile application empowers you to type, text, and email in your preferred language across any application on your phone.
Why Choose Indic Keyboard?
1. Community-Driven and Open Source:
• Created of the people and by the people, this app is completely free.
• It is a shared digital heritage project that you can actively help improve and evolve.
2. Intelligent Typing:
• The keyboard adapts to your personal style, learning your most frequently used words to offer smarter, faster text predictions.
3. Native Android Integration:
• Enjoy a smooth, natural user experience with a keyboard that beautifully aligns with your phone's original interface.
4. Versatile Layouts:
• Whether you prefer a simplified setup for quick messaging or a robust arrangement for literary writing, the app offers layout options tailored to your needs.
Innovative Typing Modes
1. Transliteration and Phonetic Mode:
• Type the sounds of your language using standard English characters, and the app will instantly convert your keystrokes into your native script.
• For instance, typing "namaste" automatically transforms into "नमस्ते".
2. Standardized Inscript Layout:
• Perfect for those accustomed to desktop typing, this mode fully supports the standardized system established by the Government of India for regional scripts.
3. Compact Layout:
• Simplify your typing experience.
• This layout eliminates the need for the shift key by allowing you to long-press keys to access alternative characters.
Supported Languages
• Assamese (অসমীয়া)
• Arabic (العَرَبِيةُ)
• Bengali / Bangla (বাংলা)
• Burmese / Myanmar (ဗမာ)
• English
• Gujarati (ગુજરાતી)
• Hindi (हिन्दी)
• Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ)
• Kashmiri (کأشُر)
• Malayalam (മലയാളം)
• Manipuri / Meithei (মৈতৈলোন্)
• Maithili (मैथिली)
• Marathi (मराठी)
• Mon (ဘာသာ မန်)
• Nepali (नेपाली)
• Oriya (ଓଡ଼ିଆ)
• Punjabi / Gurmukhi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ)
• Sanskrit (संस्कृत)
• Santali (संताली)
• Sinhala / Sinhalese (සිංහල)
• Tamil (தமிழ்)
• Telugu (తెలుగు)
• Urdu (اردو)
Get Started
• Discover more about the project: https://indic.app
• Read our commitment to your data security: https://indic.app/privacy.html
FAQ
Q: Is there a cost associated with using Indic Keyboard?
A: You will be happy to know that Indic Keyboard is completely free to use. It is a community-driven, open-source project created by the people and for the people, ensuring that language remains a shared digital heritage accessible to everyone without any hidden fees or subscriptions.
Q: How does the Transliteration or Phonetic mode work?
A: This is one of the most popular features because it allows you to type the sounds of your language using a standard QWERTY English keyboard. For example, if you type the word "namaste" using English letters, the app intelligently converts those keystrokes into the native script "नमस्ते" instantly, making it very intuitive for those familiar with English keyboards.
Q: What is the Inscript layout and who should use it?
A: The Inscript layout is a standardized system for regional scripts established by the Government of India. It is specifically designed for users who are already accustomed to typing on a desktop computer or a traditional typewriter, providing a professional and familiar arrangement for serious writing and documentation.
Version History
v4.0-beta6-offline——10 Aug 2026
Easiest way to type Indian languages, Open Source and Fully Offline Download the latest version of Indic Keyboard to enjoy new features and updates immediately!
*4.0-beta6-offline
Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!
*4.0-beta5-offline
Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!
*4.0-beta4-offline
Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!
