Figma plugin

Desi Ipsum

Generate random text in Indian languages

by Abhijit Chirde

users
8.9K
likes
48
saves
1.1K
comments
6
Open in Figma
FreeWorks inFigma BuzzFigma DesignFigma SlidesFigJam
Price
Free
Latest version
v23 · Nov 12, 2025
First published
Nov 30, 2021
Publisher
Abhijit Chirde
Features

What Desi Ipsum does

Summarised from Abhijit Chirde's description on the Figma Community.

  • Important Note

    The generated text is randomly composed and does not convey any literal meaning.

  • Supported Languages

    Hindi (हिंदी). Marathi (मराठी)

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Overview

About Desi Ipsum

Desi Ipsum is a free Figma plugin published by Abhijit Chirde in 2021. It works in Figma Buzz, Figma Design, Figma Slides and FigJam and has 8,910 users and 48 likes on the Figma Community.

In the developer's words

Tired of using Latin "Lorem Ipsum" for designs that need to showcase Indian languages?

Desi Ipsum is your solution! Generate realistic placeholder text in 11 Indian languages with proper script rendering, language-specific punctuation, and authentic character combinations.

Works seamlessly across all Figma applications: Figma Design, FigJam, Figma Slides, and Figma Buzz.

Features

  1. 11 Indian Languages Supported: Generate placeholder text in Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Gujarati, Bangla, Odia, and Punjabi
  2. Flexible Text Generation: Create words, sentences, or full paragraphs based on your needs
  3. Uses proper script rendering and language-specific punctuation marks
  4. Select multiple text layers and fill them all at once with unique content
  5. Compatibility: Works across all Figma applications (Design, FigJam, Slides, Buzz)

More languages coming soon!

What is "Desi"?

"Desi" is a word derived from Sanskrit "Desa/Desam" (देश/देशम्), which means country or nation. It is commonly used to describe the people, culture, languages, and products of Indian origin.

Important Note

The generated text is randomly composed and does not convey any literal meaning. It is designed purely for visual placeholder purposes to help you design and prototype interfaces with authentic-looking Indian language text.

Supported Languages

  1. Hindi (हिंदी)
  2. Marathi (मराठी)
  3. Sanskrit (संस्कृतम्)
  4. Tamil (தமிழ்)
  5. Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ)
  6. Telugu (తెలుగు)
  7. Malayalam (മലയാളം)
  8. Gujarati (ગુજરાતી)
  9. Bangla (বাংলা)
  10. Odia (ଓଡ଼ିଆ)
  11. Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ)

More languages will be added in future updates.

Changelog

What's new

Version 23 · released Nov 12, 2025

The developer didn't publish release notes for this version.

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Permissions and privacy

Network access

Desi Ipsum declares no network access, so it runs entirely inside Figma and can't send your file anywhere.

Extra permissions

None beyond the standard access to the file you run it in.

Read from the plugin's published manifest. Questions about data handling go to the developer's support page.

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FAQ

Desi Ipsum FAQ

What does Desi Ipsum do?

Generate random text in Indian languages. It's a Figma plugin by Abhijit Chirde that runs in Figma Buzz, Figma Design, Figma Slides and FigJam.

Is Desi Ipsum free?

Yes. Desi Ipsum is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.

Is Desi Ipsum safe to use?

Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. Desi Ipsum declares no network access, so it runs entirely inside Figma and can't send your file anywhere. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.

How do I install Desi Ipsum?

Open it on the Figma Community, or search for it in the Actions menu (Cmd/Ctrl + K) inside any file you can edit. See how to install Figma plugins.

What are the best alternatives to Desi Ipsum?

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