Inkseeker is a digital library of Chinese calligraphy, dedicated to providing users with rich digital calligraphy resources.
Here's what we offer
Browse a vast collection of high-definition calligraphy works
- Browse by script style — regular, running, cursive and more
- Filter quickly by author or category (e.g. Wei-style steles, Dunhuang manuscripts)
- Covers classic works from renowned calligraphers throughout history
All-in-one search
- Search works, single characters, seal script and authors in one place
- Supports Simplified and Traditional Chinese keywords, plus pinyin for author and work names
- Author search includes an "Author Ladder" ranking view of calligraphers through history
- Any character found in search can jump straight to its source work
Compare multiple editions
- View different transcribed or rubbing editions of the same work by the same author
- Switch freely between editions to compare their differences
Three ways to view a work's details
- Single page: with annotations and markup, plus download
- Single character: dictionary definitions, grid overlay, color adjustment, side-by-side comparison, plus download
- Some works also support a zoomable panorama view
- Jump straight back to the source work from any character search result
Character comparison
- Compare how the same character was written across different works and calligraphers, side by side
- Compare up to 12 versions at once, with color and grid overlay support
Build your own calligraphy library
- Save favorites at the work, single-page, or single-character level
- Filter your saved items to keep them organized
Creative character composer
- Freely mix character forms from different calligraphers, eras and scripts
- Built-in library of classical texts — Tang poetry, Song poetry and ci, the Book of Songs, Chu Ci, the Analects, Yuan qu, couplets and more — pick text and pull matching characters instantly
- Freely rearrange layout, then recolor the ink or add grid guides with one click
- Download your finished, personalized calligraphy piece
Multi-language support
- Currently available in 10 languages, including English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Japanese and Korean
- Switch the interface language anytime, wherever you are
Members and non-members
- Simply register as a non-member to browse every work for free
- All registered users can view every calligraphy work available on Inkseeker and use the core browsing and search features. Membership enhances selected advanced features and higher usage limits.
| Feature | Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|
| Character search | All search results | Up to 120 results per style |
| Author list | All authors | Selected masters |
| View Panorama | Available | Not available |
| Characters per collection | Up to 600 | Up to 10 |
| Saved collections | Up to 200 | Up to 3 |
| Favourites | Up to 200 | Up to 3 |
| History | Up to 30 | Up to 3 |
| Character comparison | Up to 12 | Up to 2 |
- To unlock all search results, panorama viewing, and higher limits on character collections and favorites, visit the membership page.
We believe that every stroke of ink is a gene of civilization.
Inkseeker connects tradition and modernity through digital technology, making every click an opportunity to approach calligraphy.
Inkseeker is not just a tool—it is a key to Oriental aesthetics and a cloud-based dojo for calligraphy practitioners.
Contact Us
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