Gboard - the Google Keyboard
Gboard - the Google Keyboard

Gboard - the Google Keyboard

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| Google LLC

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • How to Download

Page Modified On: March 26, 2025

Run Gboard - the Google Keyboard on PC or Mac

Why limit yourself to your small screen on the phone? Run Gboard – the Google Keyboard, an app by Google LLC, best experienced on your PC or Mac with BlueStacks, the world’s #1 Android emulator.

About the App

Gboard – the Google Keyboard by Google LLC is like having a smart, speedy assistant right at your fingertips. With features like Glide Typing, voice typing, and handwriting, it makes typing on your device smooth and efficient. Expect seamless communication across hundreds of language varieties with a sprinkle of Google magic.

App Features

Glide Typing & Voice Typing
– Type faster by sliding your finger from letter to letter. Don’t feel like typing? Just speak your text on the move.

Handwriting & Emoji Search
– Scribble in cursive or printed letters. Need an emoji fast? Find it in a snap with emoji search.

GIFs & Multilingual Support
– Discover and share GIFs for that perfect reaction. Gboard supports multiple languages, auto-correcting and suggesting words based on your chosen languages.

Pro Tips & Add-ons
– Control the cursor by swiping along the space bar or delete text swiftly with gesture delete. Customize with themes, always-on number row, and symbol hints on keys.

Wear OS Compatibility
– Enjoy key features right on your smartwatch, from Glide Typing to emoji suggesting, including extensive Wear OS language support.

Gboard – the Google Keyboard effortlessly blends speed, style, and multilingual functionality, running smoothly even when you use BlueStacks.

Big screen. Bigger performance. Use BlueStacks on your PC or Mac to run your favorite apps.

How to Download and Run Gboard - the Google Keyboard on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Gboard - the Google Keyboard in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Gboard - the Google Keyboard from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Gboard - the Google Keyboard

  • Click the Gboard - the Google Keyboard icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Gboard - the Google Keyboard - FAQs

  • How to Run Gboard - the Google Keyboard on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run Gboard - the Google Keyboard on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download Gboard - the Google Keyboard on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Gboard - the Google Keyboard PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Gboard - the Google Keyboard on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.