Borno Documentation

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BornoA FREE Cross-Platform Bangla Input Method Editor

Lightweight, Fast, and Smart

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Get Borno on Android

Multiple Layouts

Supports Borno Phonetic, Avro Phonetic, Khipro, and National (Fixed). Create your own with Keyboard Layout Studio!

Smart Suggestions

Advanced suggestion feature for both phonetic and fixed layouts, with a customizable Candidate Window (Horizontal/Vertical).

Voice & On-Screen Typing

Use your Android phone as a mic via Borno SyncType, or type with your mouse using the On-Screen Keyboard.

Encoding Shortcuts

Effortlessly migrate from legacy software. Press Ctrl+Alt+B for ANSI (Bijoy) and Ctrl+Alt+V for Unicode.

Effortless Migration ​

Switching from another Bangla IME? Use these one-click links to instantly adjust Borno's settings to match your muscle memory.

Switching from Avro?

Sets toggle key to F12 and keeps the Phonetic layout you love.

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Switching from Bijoy?

Sets toggle key to F10, activates National (Traditional) layout, and enables Ctrl+Alt+B (ANSI) / Ctrl+Alt+V (Unicode) shortcuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions ​

I use Bijoy, how can I migrate to Borno?

You can use the National (Fixed) layout in Borno, which follows the same mapping as Bijoy. Additionally, Borno supports ANSI (Bijoy) encoding—simply press Ctrl + Alt + B to switch to ANSI mode and type in your favorite legacy software like Photoshop or Illustrator.

I use Avro, how can I migrate to Borno?

Borno comes with a built-in Avro Phonetic layout. Just switch your layout to Avro in the Topbar and keep typing exactly as you did before.

Is Borno Voice Typing paid?

No. Borno and all its flagship features, including Voice Typing via SyncType, are completely free of cost for everyone.

Does Borno send my keystrokes to a server?

No. Privacy is our top priority. Borno processes all suggestions and transliteration locally on your device. We do not collect or send your keystrokes to any server.

How secure is Borno Voice Typing?

Borno Voice Typing uses the Google Speech Recognition Service to convert your speech to text. The converted text is processed locally, and Borno does not store, record, or analyze your speech data or keystrokes.