Use any key to switch input languages, usage: lswitch [keycode]. Keycode is optional and defaults to context menu key. Another good candidate is a CapsLock key with a keycode of 20.
Publisher’s description
What is Language Switcher?
Language Switcher by Haali is free Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 4 KB. It runs without installation (portable). It needs Windows 10 or newer.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (4 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Language Switcher is a free Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Language Switcher safe to download?
- The file is served by haali.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
30B02967F7A284AC065DD89F885335FE869B0D1D720FED0EA4C5948AA4F83B28· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0Latest | May 30, 2023 | 4 KB | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Haali.WinUtils.lswitch -eProgram files (.exe): lswitch.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
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Frequently asked questions
Is Language Switcher free?
Yes. Language Switcher is free to use.
Is Language Switcher safe to download?
The download comes from haali.net, 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 Language Switcher 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.
Which Windows versions does Language Switcher support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Language Switcher run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Language Switcher without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.