Urdu typing اردو
Type in Urdu using an English keyboard. Write each word the way it sounds, for example aap kaise hain, and it turns into آپ کیسے ہیں as you press space.
Urdu typing box
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Words are sent to Google Input Tools for spelling suggestions. We don't store anything you type.
How to type in Urdu
- Type the word as it sounds in English letters, for example
aap. - Press space, Enter or a full stop. The word turns into Urdu script.
- Pick another spelling from the suggestions bar above the box if the first one isn't the word you meant. The last option keeps the English word.
- Need an English word in between? Press Ctrl+G or click the Urdu button to switch to English, and again to switch back.
- Copy the text into WhatsApp, Word, Gmail or anywhere else, or download it as a .txt file.
Pasted a paragraph of English letters? Click Convert all and every word is converted at once.
Urdu typing examples
Type what's on the left, press space, and you get what's on the right. These are the tool's actual first suggestions.
| You type | You get |
|---|---|
| aap kaise hain | آپ کیسے ہیں |
| shukriya | شکریہ |
| zindagi | زندگی |
| khuda hafiz | خدا حافظ |
| duniya | دنیا |
| kitab | کتاب |
| khush | خوش |
| ghar | گھر |
| dost | دوست |
| mera naam | میرا نام |
Tips for typing Urdu
- Urdu is written right to left. The box switches direction for you, so type as normal.
- Short vowels are usually not written in Urdu, so
kitabgives کتاب. - For words borrowed from Arabic or Persian, check the suggestions: the right letter (س, ص or ث) depends on the word, not the sound.
About Urdu and the Urdu (Perso-Arabic) script
Urdu is written in a Perso-Arabic script, usually in the Nastaliq style, from right to left. It is the national language of Pakistan, an official language in several Indian states, and one of the 22 languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Type in other Indian languages
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- Odia typing ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- Nepali typing नेपाली
- Sanskrit typing संस्कृतम्
Frequently asked questions
Is this Urdu typing tool free?
Yes. There is no sign-up and no limit on how much you type. Copy or download as much Urdu text as you need.
Do I need a Urdu keyboard?
No. Type on your normal English keyboard, on a computer or a phone, and each word turns into Urdu when you press space. Nothing needs to be installed.
Can I type Urdu with an English keyboard?
shukriya, and press space to get شکریہ. Your keyboard stays in English.Will the Urdu text work in WhatsApp, Word and Facebook?
Yes. The tool writes standard Unicode Urdu (Perso-Arabic) text, so you can paste it into WhatsApp, Gmail, Word, Google Docs, Facebook, Instagram or a website and it shows correctly.
Why do some Urdu words look wrong?
Is what I type private?
Each English word is sent to Google Input Tools to get Urdu spelling suggestions, the same service behind Google's own typing tools. We do not store or log anything you type. If Google cannot be reached, the tool switches to built-in spelling rules that run entirely in your browser.
