Learn and practice alternative layouts, personalize appearance, and improve your typing. An open-source, customizable on-screen keyboard for Windows.
Publisher’s description
What is OverKeys?
OverKeys by Angelo Convento is open-source Windows software in the drivers & hardware category. It is written in Dart.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.3.5, released on July 12, 2026. The version history goes back to March 26, 2025: 19 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 15 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (conventoangelo/OverKeys) has 257 stars. Similar programs include Barrier, Dokan Library and WinBtrfs.
Project description on GitHub: “An open-source keyboard layout visualizer for Windows. Learn and practice alternative layouts, personalize appearance, and improve your typing.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 15 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: OverKeys is an open-source drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is OverKeys safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
21044FC4E1C2D63FC929C44C04ED2B030BCDC70A48CF3B0E6C891AC7AA92EF60· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 19 versions ›19 versions over 1 year · about 15 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3.5Latest | July 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.3.4 | February 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.3.3 | January 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.3.2 | September 29, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.3.1 | September 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.3.0 | April 28, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.2.17 | April 26, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.2.16 | April 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AngeloConvento.OverKeys -eoverkeys_0.3.5_x64_setup.exe /VERYSILENTRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Angelo Convento
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/conventoangelo/OverKeys
- Written in
- Dart
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.3.5
- Released
- July 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 26, 2025
- Versions listed
- 19
- Updates / year
- 14.7
- GitHub stars
- 257
- GitHub forks
- 23
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- AngeloConvento.OverKeys
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is OverKeys free?
Yes. OverKeys is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is OverKeys safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 OverKeys 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 OverKeys be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does OverKeys 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 OverKeys?
The versions page lists all 19 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 26, 2025.
Can I use OverKeys without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to OverKeys?
Barrier, Dokan Library, WinBtrfs, Display Driver Uninstaller and g-helper. The alternatives page compares them.
