Kanvas Labs
Apps
Kanvas Keyboard
Imagine typing a message and, instead of just words, you can instantly sketch a quick doodle, drop in a trending GIF, or personalize a photo—all without leaving your keyboard. This is the core functionality of Kanvas Keyboard, an Android customization tool that redefines input by integrating a direct drawing canvas and a connected media gallery directly into your typing experience.
Core Functionality and Tools
Kanvas Keyboard operates as a fully customizable input system that replaces your standard Android keyboard. Its primary interface maintains standard typing layouts but adds dedicated tabs that switch the keyboard panel into different functional modes. The most significant addition is the integrated drawing tool, which provides a blank canvas and a set of digital brushes for freehand illustration directly within any text field. A separate GIF tab establishes a live connection to the Giphy online database, enabling real-time search and insertion of animated images during conversations. The utility extends to a local gallery tab, which pulls images from your device's storage and opens them in a basic editor where you can annotate with drawn elements or overlay text before sending.
Detailed Feature Set
Integrated GIF Search & Send: Accesses the Giphy API in real-time, allowing users to search by keyword and insert animated GIFs directly into any messaging app’s text field.
Direct In-Keyboard Drawing Canvas: Provides a drawing mode with adjustable brush tools to create original sketches or doodles instantly within the keyboard interface.
Local Photo Editing & Annotation: Imports images from your device’s gallery into an editing layer where you can draw, write text, or mark up pictures before sending them in a chat.
The keyboard’s framework is built for utility, offering a clean, configurable interface that keeps these specialized tools one tap away. It transforms standard communication by embedding content creation into the typing process, making it possible to generate and share visual responses as quickly as sending a text message.
Download the Kanvas Keyboard app now—exclusive early access to all premium drawing tools is free for a limited time to the first 10,000 users.
Internet required. IAP available.