Baybayin

Baybayin is the ancient pre-colonial script of the Philippines — learn to read, write, and transliterate it with this simple, beautifully designed app.

Whether you're reconnecting with Filipino heritage, studying linguistics, or just curious about the script your ancestors used, Baybayin makes it easy to pick up the fundamentals and start writing right away.

FEATURES

- Character Reference — browse every Baybayin character with pronunciation
- Transliterate — type in Latin script and instantly convert to Baybayin (and back)
- Practice Writing — trace and draw characters to build muscle memory
- Transliteration History — your recent conversions saved locally, always available offline
- Share — turn your writing into an image to share anywhere

WHY BAYBAYIN

Baybayin was widely used across the Philippines before Spanish colonization and is experiencing a strong cultural revival today. This app is built for anyone who wants a clean, no-clutter way to learn it — no ads, no accounts, no distractions.

PRIVACY FIRST

Everything runs entirely on your device. No servers, no analytics, no tracking, no data collection of any kind. Your history and preferences never leave your phone.

Perfect for students, heritage learners, calligraphy enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Filipino culture and language.

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Recent changes:
What’s New
- Performance and stability improvements.
- Better pronunciation for individual words: the Tagalog voice now sounds clearer and more natural when you tap a single word to hear it.
- Fixed a stray sound that could play after some words.
- Pronunciation improvements now reach the app automatically.