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Enables typing in Odia, Hindi, Bengali(Bangla), Marathi, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, Urdu, Gujarati, Assamese
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Switch between Indian languages effortlessly and type in your preferred script with just a click. The Swalekh Indic Input extension enables phonetic typing through transliteration for 11 Indian language scripts: Odia, Hindi, Bengali (Bangla), Marathi, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, Urdu, Gujarati, and Assamese. Unlike conventional input tools, Swalekh allows you to type in any input field on any website, including Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and even canvas elements, making multilingual typing seamless across platforms.
After installing the extension, click on the Swalekh icon in your browser toolbar and select "Extension Options" to configure your preferred languages and input methods. You can add your most-used input tools to the "Selected Input Tools" list for quick access and modify your preferences anytime. To start typing in your language, simply click the Swalekh icon, select the desired input tool, and begin typing in any text field. Disabling the input tool is just as easy—click the Swalekh icon and select "Turn Off" to return to normal typing.
Swalekh provides a smooth transliteration experience where you can type words phonetically in English, and the extension will convert them into the selected language’s script. For example, typing n-a-m-a-s-t-e will generate Hindi suggestions for "namaste" and pressing SPACE will select "नमस्ते." This phonetic approach ensures natural and efficient multilingual typing without needing to learn complex keyboard layouts.
With Swalekh Indic Input, switching between languages is effortless, and you can seamlessly type in Indian languages anywhere on the web. Whether you are writing emails, creating documents, or chatting online, Swalekh makes multilingual content creation smooth and intuitive
Swalekh Indic Input also include inscript layout for users who preferes Inscript typing with a virtual keyboard.
Release Note - Swalekh Indici Input Extension Version 1.0.0
Latest reviews
- (2025-04-28) Sourav Mishra: I really appreciate how easy it is to switch between languages. Both input methods offer significant convenience in their own unique ways. People can now write in their native language without needing external assistance or resources.
- (2025-04-25) Anand Tharad: Loved the convenience of switching between languages with such a ease. Also the both the input types provide a big relief in their own respective ways. Without relying on external sources or help, people will be able to write in their own native language.
- (2025-04-25) Vijay Kumar: Easy to use and provides a convenient way to switch between languages.
- (2025-04-25) sanjana saloni: I used it with my google docs, It works wonders. I don't have to switch tabs or use any other wesbite to transliterate and then copy and paste on my docs, That was a real task. This extension is really great for native language writers.
- (2025-04-25) Vivek Pathak: Loved the phonetic feature, it's just awesome!