Akshar: Indic Transliteration

Celebrate India’s linguistic heritage

Akshar is an iOS and iPadOS app that lets you express yourself in 11 Indian languages. Just type in English, and the app converts your words into native scripts—like Hindi’s Devanagari or the curves of Tamil.

Why Akshar?

India is home to 22 official languages and countless dialects, each with its own rich history and cultural significance. Yet typing in these beautiful scripts has always been challenging. Akshar bridges this gap, making it effortless to communicate in your mother tongue.

Whether you’re reconnecting with your roots, learning a new language, or simply want to express yourself authentically, Akshar is here to help.

Key Features

11 Indian Languages Supported Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi & Sanskrit

Real-Time Transliteration Type “namaste” and instantly see नमस्ते, নমস্কার, నమస్తే and more

Smart Suggestions: Get up to 10 contextual transliteration options for every word

Never Lose Your Wor.k Auto-save keeps your text safe, even if you force quit or restart

Star Your Favorites: Mark important translations and access them instantly from the Starred section

Smart History Save, search, and organize all your translations with powerful history management

Export & Share Copy to clipboard, share via Messages/WhatsApp, or export to CSV

Customizable Experience Adjust suggestion count, haptic feedback, and display preferences

Beautiful Native Design Follows Apple Human Interface Guidelines with smooth animations and intuitive controls

Perfect For:

  • Students learning Indian languages
  • Writers & Poets expressing themselves in their mother tongue
  • Families staying connected across generations
  • Cultural Enthusiasts preserving linguistic heritage
  • Professionals communicating with regional audiences
  • Anyone celebrating India’s incredible diversity

Example Phrases for Each Language

  • Hindi: Swaraj mera adhikar (स्वराज मेरा अधिकार)
  • Bengali: Ami tomay chini (আমি তোমায় চিনি)
  • Telugu: Deshamante manushuloi (దేశమంటే మనుషులే)
  • Tamil: Yadhum oore kelir (யாதும் ஊரே யாவரும் கேளிர்)
  • Urdu: Hindustan hamara hai (ہندوستان ہمارا ہے)
  • Sanskrit: Satyameva Jayate (सत्यमेव जयते)

What Makes Akshar Special

Unlike generic keyboard apps, Akshar is built specifically for Indian languages with cultural authenticity at its core. Each language has meaningful example phrases from India’s rich literary and cultural heritage. The app respects your privacy – no cloud storage, no data mining, just pure functionality.

How It Works

  1. Select your language from the dropdown
  2. Type naturally in English
  3. See real-time transliteration suggestions
  4. Tap to select or use number keys (1-9) for quick selection
  5. Copy, share, or save to history

Thoughtfully Designed

  • Smooth spring animations
  • Haptic feedback for tactile responses
  • Dark mode support
  • Clean, minimalist interface
  • Accessible to users of all ages

Requirements

  • Internet connection for transliteration (powered by Google Input Tools API)

❤️ Made with Love

Created with a passion for preserving India’s linguistic diversity. Every character tells a story, every script carries centuries of culture, and every word connects us to our roots.


Download Akshar today and rediscover the beauty of Indian languages.

From the Devanagari of Hindi to the Malayalam alphabet, from Bengali script to Tamil letters – express yourself authentically in the language of your heart.

Join thousands in celebrating India’s linguistic heritage. Your bridge to cultural expression starts here.


Support URL

https://forms.gle/g4F9nErsf3GnjQ618

Privacy Policy

Privacy first. Text is sent to Google Input Tools API only for instant transliteration. No data is stored, tracked, or shared, and no information is associated with the user. All saved content stays on your device.