
Tamil Keyboard (தமிழ்) for PC
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What's New
| Version | 12.0.0 |
| Size | 26.0 MB |
| What's New | + Performance Enhancements+ Bug fixes |

Type Tamil directly into any desktop application by running Tamil Keyboard (தமிழ்) on your PC. Once enabled as your system keyboard, you gain access to multiple input layouts (Tamil99, phonetic, and English) without switching back and forth between tools. Your messages, documents, and social media posts stay in Tamil across email, browsers, and messaging platforms, all from one unified keyboard installation.
Tamil Keyboard (தமிழ்) brings Tamil Unicode input to your Windows computer, integrating into your operating system so every application recognizes it. The desktop experience lets you compose longer messages, take notes, and manage correspondence without the mobile screen constraints. You keep a single keyboard active across all your open windows and work sessions.
Multiple Input Layouts for Different Typing Speeds
Tamil Keyboard (தமிழ்) offers four distinct layouts to match how you prefer to input text. The enhanced Tamil99 layout suits users familiar with traditional keyboard mapping, while the phonetic layout lets you type the way Tamil words sound in English characters: useful if you switch between languages often. An English layout preserves your default typing for non-Tamil content, and a dedicated symbols layout handles punctuation and special characters. For users of similar smart keyboard systems like Khmer smart keyboard, the layout flexibility will feel familiar and intuitive.
System Integration Across Desktop Applications
Once you enable Tamil Keyboard (தமிழ்) on your PC, it becomes available in every application simultaneously: your web browser, email client, messaging software, and document editors all gain access without individual setup. You don't reinstall or reconfigure it for Facebook, WhatsApp, or any other platform. Switching between Tamil and English typing happens instantly from your system keyboard menu, keeping your workflow steady as you compose messages or edit text.
Customization and Input Control at Your Desk
Tamil Keyboard (தமிழ்) lets you personalize the typing experience with adjustable themes, custom key tap sounds, and vibration feedback settings. Long-press and drag cursor movement gives you precise text editing on a full keyboard, and the double-tap spacebar shortcut adds periods for faster punctuation. If you're accustomed to Tamil keyboard Ezhuthani or other regional input methods, these customizable controls offer a comparable level of personal adjustment for extended desktop sessions.
How to Download and Install Tamil Keyboard (தமிழ்) for PC or MAC:
Select an Android emulator:  There are many free and paid Android emulators available for PC and MAC, few of the popular ones are Bluestacks, Andy OS, Nox, MeMu and there are more you can find from Google.
Compatibility:  Before downloading them take a look at the minimum system requirements to install the emulator on your PC.
For example,  BlueStacks requires OS: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit only), Mac OS Sierra(10.12), High Sierra (10.13) and Mojave(10.14), 2-4GB of RAM, 4GB of disk space for storing Android apps/games, updated graphics drivers.
Finally, download and install the emulator which will work well with your PC's hardware/software.
- Open the emulator software from the start menu or desktop shortcut in your PC.
- Associate or set up your Google account with the emulator.
- You can either install the app from Google PlayStore inside the emulator or download Tamil Keyboard (தமிழ்) APK file and open the APK file with the emulator or drag the file into the emulator window to install Tamil Keyboard (தமிழ்) for PC.
You can follow above instructions to install Tamil Keyboard (தமிழ்) for PC with any of the Android emulators available.
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Tamil Keyboard (தமிழ்) for PC
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