Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard: AI-Powered Typing

Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard is a personalization app by SwiftKey that provides an adaptive, AI-enhanced typing experience for Android devices. It learns your unique writing style—including slang, nicknames, and emoji habits—to offer faster, more accurate predictions and autocorrect. The app also integrates Copilot, an AI companion that can help you compose text, rewrite messages in different tones, and generate images or memes directly from your keyboard. Designed for everyday users, it supports over 700 languages and allows up to five languages active at once, making it a versatile choice for multilingual typists.

The keyboard offers multiple input methods: swipe-to-type, tap-to-type, and voice-to-text (via optional microphone permission). It includes a customizable toolbar with quick shortcuts, an adaptive emoji keyboard that learns your favorites, and searchable GIFs and stickers. You can personalize the look with 100+ themes, create a custom theme using your own photo, and adjust keyboard size and layout to suit your preferences.

Regarding privacy, Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard requests several optional permissions—microphone, photos/videos, contacts, and camera—each tied to specific features like voice input, inserting images, or accessing contacts for easier messaging. These permissions are not required for basic use; you can continue using the keyboard without granting them, though some functions may be limited. The app also lists permissions for storage, media/files, and Wi-Fi connection information, so it's worth reviewing what you're comfortable sharing. The app is free, includes ads, and has no in-app purchases. It is rated 'Everyone' and has been updated as of October 2026, with the current version being 9.13.17.6, requiring Android 8.0 or higher.

Key features

• Swipe-to-type and tap-to-type input methods
• AI-powered predictions, spell checker, and autocorrect
• Copilot integration for rewriting text in different tones and composing drafts
• Adaptive emoji keyboard that learns your favorites
• Searchable emojis, GIFs, and stickers
• Create AI-powered images and memes
• 100+ colorful keyboard themes and custom themes with your own photo
• Customizable keyboard size and layout
• Support for over 700 languages, with up to five active at once
• Optional voice-to-text via microphone permission

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file (file size is not specified).
2. When your browser or file manager asks, allow it to install apps by enabling the 'Install unknown apps' setting for that app.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or file manager.
4. Tap 'Install' and wait for the installation to complete.
5. Open Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard from your app drawer.
6. Follow the on-screen setup to enable the keyboard and grant any optional permissions you choose.

What's New · 9.13.17.6

This update brings general improvements to keep the keyboard running smoothly. The release is version 9.13.17.6 and was made available on October 13, 2026.

This keyboard is for anyone who wants a smarter, more personalized typing experience—especially those who type frequently, use multiple languages, or enjoy customizing their keyboard with themes, GIFs, and AI-assisted writing. It's also suitable for users who are comfortable with optional permissions and don't mind ads.

To get the most out of Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard, take time to explore the settings: enable up to five languages for seamless switching, create a custom theme with your own photo, and use the Copilot features for drafting messages. If you're concerned about privacy, start without granting optional permissions—you can always enable them later if you find you need voice typing or image insertion. Also, be aware that the app shows ads; you may want to adjust notification settings to minimize interruptions.

Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard offers a rich, AI-powered typing experience with extensive customization and multilingual support. While it requests several optional permissions and includes ads, the keyboard remains functional without granting them, and its adaptive learning and Copilot integration make it a strong choice for improving typing speed and accuracy. If you value personalization and are willing to manage permissions, this app is worth trying.