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Egyptian Writer

View, write and export ancient Egyptian texts.
New in version 24.08.2026@0.1.1
- bugs solved and efficiency improvements
- smaller APK package
- transcriptions on sign list page
- added a document property tab to adjust text size, writing layout and writing direction of the document
- improved scrolling
- zoom added!
- support for . and .. MdC-Codes!
Write ancient texts and browse all the avaible hieroglyphs on your tablet or phone.

This is a simple Android app for viewing, creating and exporting ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. This app supports the professional writing of hieroglyphs using the Manuel de Codage. Hieroglyphs can be written in lines or columns, and both from left to right and from right to left.

This App is free and Open Source. Check out the Source Code: https://github.com/ThothDroid/Egyptian_Writer

Currently, the app supports five basic MdC code concepts

  • : : To align signs vertically

  • * : To align signs horizontally

  • () : To group signs

  • . and .. : To make leave some space between the hieroglyphs
  • ! and !! : To do a line break

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 24.08.2026@0.1.1 (11) suggested Added on Aug 27, 2026

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • com.blueapps.egyptianwriter.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 6.0 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 14.05.2026@0.1.0.1
    - Page to browse all signs added
    - The 'About the app' page has been added.
  • Version 14.05.2026@0.1.0.1 (10) - Added on May 21, 2026

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • com.blueapps.egyptianwriter.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 26 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log