We have five different Malayalam keyboard layouts for you to download on your computer. Once downloaded - you can use it as a reference to type in Malayalam either on Word document or any other text editor. You also need to download the matching Malayalam fonts.

1. Standard Malayalam Typing Keyboard Layout

High resolution image suitable for printing.

keyboard with green background (1280px by 659px)

2. Standard Malayalam Typing Keyboard with English Alphabets

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keyboard with green background (1280px by 659px)

3. Malayalam Keyboard Layout - Light Background

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keyboard with light background (1280px by 659px)

4. Malayalam Keyboard Layout - Dark Background

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keyboard with dark background (1280px by 659px)

4. Malayalam Keyboard Layout - White Background

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keyboard with white background (1280px by 659px)

How to use Malayalam keyboard?


  1. Download and install Malayalam font by visiting our fonts page.
  2. Download Malayalam keyboard from this page by following steps below:
    1. Click on the keyboard image you want to download.
    2. Right click on the image.
    3. Click on “Save image as ... “ option from the dropdown menu.
  3. Open text editor such as word document and select the fonts you have installed earlier.
  4. Open the Malayalam keyboard image and use it as a reference to type Malayalam on the word document.

If you don’t have big or multiple screen, we recommend printing the keyboard and use it as a reference for typing Malayalam. All our keyboard are of high quality.

Features:


Available in four different formats.

High quality image ideal to be used as a Screen Saver on your desktop or laptop.

High quality image ideal for printing in colour.

FREE to download and use it for both personal and commercial use. However, you must reference it or add a link to this page if you are redistributing it on website or to the third party.



Frequently Asked Questions



Is it FREE?


Yes. It is FREE to download and use all keyboards for both personal and commercial use. However, If you are embedding it or using on your website - you must reference it or add a link to our page.


Can I get higher quality keyboard in different size or color?


Yes. Our keyboard is 1280px by 659px. This size is ideal for printing and it is available in different colours. However, If you prefer it in different sizes or in different color we can do it for a small fee. Please drop a message on our Facebook page.


How can I get Malayalam keyboard in different font mapping?


Above keyboard use Malayalam font mapping. If you require Malayalam keyboard in other fonts mapping (For E.g. Mangal), then we can do it for a small fee. Please drop a message on our Facebook page.


How can I use Malayalam keyboard in WhatsApp on Mobile Devices?


To configure your keyboard in Malayalam, follow the steps below:

  1. Open your phone's "Settings" app.

  2. Go to Languages & input.

  3. Under "Keyboard and Input" methods, select Malayalam keyboard as your choice.


How do I use Malayalam keyboard in Android Device?


For this, you can use Ridmik Keyboard. It is a on screen keyboard available for typing Malayalam in Android devices. Ridmik keyboard supports word prediction and has learn as you type feature.

To take advantage of this, your device need to have native Malayalam support. You can do this by installing Malayalam font & compatible skia library.

Installation steps:

  1. Download and Install "Ridmik Keyboard" app from Android software store.

  2. Once installed, go to Settings > Language & Keyboard section.

  3. Tick the box beside "Ridmik Keyboard".

  4. Open any typing field such as search box or new message and press it for a while.

  5. Then, click "Input Methods".

  6. Select "Ridmik Keyboard" from the menu list.

  7. Start typing in Malayalam on your Android device.


What are other alternatives of typing in Malayalam?


Typing Malayalam using keyboard can be hard as you have to memorize all the fonts mapping and you need lots of practise to be fluent.

It is even worse on mobile device as you cannot install specific font and also there are no keyboard with any other font mappings.

Thankfully, there are other easier ways of typing Malayalam.

  1. We recommend English to Malayalam Typing.

    On this website you can easily type in Malayalam using Roman (English) keyboard layout.

    For E.g if you type "malayalattil taipp ceyyuka" it will be transliterated into "മലയാളത്തിൽ ടൈപ്പ് ചെയ്യുക ".

    So, typing Malayalam is as natural as you spell it in English. With this you don’t need to remember font layout or practice Malayalam typing for several weeks. Just ensure the browser supports unicode. After typing, you can copy and paste the text anywhere - including, Gmail, Facebook, Twitter and Word documents.

    Even better you can install this software on your computer for FREE. Just visit the installation page on install Malayalam to download this software.

  2. If you prefer translation you can easily translate any English word, sentence or phrase into Malayalam by visiting English to Malayalam translation page. Here you can first type English sentences or copy and paste previously typed English script. Then on clicking “Translate”, English text will be translated into corresponding Malayalam text.