Inpage 2.93c [RECOMMENDED]

While the software is obsolete, many still run Inpage 2.93c using:

Note: On 64-bit Windows, the installer may fail due to 16-bit setup stub. A repackaged installer is often required. Inpage 2.93c

Though primarily used for Urdu, 2.93c offers robust support for other languages that utilize the Arabic script, including: While the software is obsolete, many still run Inpage 2

Export your Inpage file as a high-resolution EPS or PDF, then place it into InDesign to mix Urdu text with English layout elements. Note: On 64-bit Windows, the installer may fail

InPage 2.93c is not merely a word processor; it is a historical fossil preserved in amber. Released in the early 2000s (with roots dating back to 1994), this version represents the final stable build before the software’s developer, Concept Software, pivoted towards Unicode and modern Windows architectures. Despite being over two decades old, 2.93c remains the industry standard for Nastaliq calligraphy in thousands of newspapers, legal offices, and religious publishing houses across Pakistan, India, and the Arab world.

The defining feature of InPage 2.93c is its proprietary Noori Nastaliq font engine.

If you have a legitimate copy (or an archived one), follow these steps: