Google Japanese IME for Windows
Publisher’s description
What is Google 日本語入力?
Google 日本語入力 is a free program for Windows from Google, Inc.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.34.6260.0, released on July 27, 2026. 10 versions are listed since April 11, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.3 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Google 日本語入力 is a free Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Google 日本語入力 safe to download?
- The file is served by dl.google.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
41F66033E34E10DC5420B68A78D8C1F25E86AC4077AF34264ED3E3C25647F0A1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 10 versions ›10 versions over 4 years · about 2.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.34.6260.0Latest | July 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.34.6230.0 | July 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.33.6130.0 | March 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.33.6088.0 | February 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.32.5990.0 | October 29, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.31.5840.0 | September 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.30.5620.0 | October 17, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.30.5610.0 | October 13, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Google.JapaneseIME -emsiexec /i GoogleJapaneseInput64-3.34.6260.0.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {1D8AE4DE-0A98-4DB8-BE0C-08FBB88E1827} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Google, Inc
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.34.6260.0
- Released
- July 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 11, 2022
- Versions listed
- 10
- Updates / year
- 2.3
- Website
- google.co.jp
- winget ID
- Google.JapaneseIME
- MSI product code
- {1D8AE4DE-0A98-4DB8-BE0C-08FBB88E1827}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Google 日本語入力 free?
Yes. Google 日本語入力 is free to use.
Is Google 日本語入力 safe to download?
The download comes from dl.google.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Google 日本語入力 with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Google 日本語入力 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Google 日本語入力 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Google 日本語入力?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 11, 2022.
