Keyman 18.0.255 for Mac

Mac Utilities

Updated Aug 8, 2026

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Keyman is a free and open source keyboard app that lets you type properly in a huge range of languages and scripts on your Mac. It suits writers, translators, teachers and community members whose language the standard Mac keyboards do not cover well.

Key Features

• Type in a very large catalogue of languages, with keyboards you can browse and add
• Works across your Mac apps once you pick Keyman from the input sources menu
• On screen keyboard view helps you learn where each character sits
• Keyboards built with Keyman Developer can be shared and used on many platforms
• Free and open source, with the same keyboards available on Windows, Linux, phones and the web

How to Download

1. Use the download button on this page to get the Mac installer, or Download from the official site
2. Open the disk image and run the Install Keyman item, following the prompts
3. Allow the permissions macOS requests, then download a keyboard for your language and start typing

System Requirements

The vendor states that Keyman 18 for macOS needs macOS 10.13 High Sierra as the minimum supported version. Newer releases may raise this, so check About This Mac first.

FAQs

Is Keyman free?

Yes. Keyman is free and open source on all platforms, including macOS.

How do I add a language?

Install Keyman, then download a keyboard package for your language from the Keyman catalogue and it appears in your input sources.

Does one keyboard work on my other devices?

Many keyboards are shared across platforms, so the layout you learn on Mac can also be used on Windows, phones and the web.