How to type in Hindi with an English keyboard
- Click in the box and type a Hindi word in English letters: bharat, dhanyavad, aap kaise hain.
- Press Space. The word turns into Hindi: भारत, धन्यवाद, आप कैसे हैं.
- If the word is not what you meant, click another suggestion above the box. The last option is always your original English word.
- Need an English word in between? Press Ctrl + G to switch to English, and again to come back to Hindi.
- Click Copy text and paste it anywhere.
A full stop typed after a Hindi word becomes the Hindi purna viram (।). Your text is saved in this browser, so it is still here if you close the tab by mistake.
Spelling tips for English to Hindi typing
| Type | You get | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| kamal | कमल | Short a sounds need no extra letter |
| kaam | काम | Double a for the long aa (ा) |
| dil, deel | दिल, दील | i for ि, ee for ी |
| gyan | ज्ञान | Conjuncts come out automatically |
| shiksha | शिक्षा | sh for श, ksh for क्ष |
| prem | प्रेम | pr for प्र |
| hindi | हिंदी / हिन्दी | Click a suggestion to pick the form you want |
Unicode Hindi, Mangal and Krutidev
The text you get here is Unicode Hindi, the same standard as the Mangal font. It works everywhere: phones, websites, email, Google Docs, MS Word and government portals. Old documents typed in Krutidev look like English letters when the Krutidev font is missing. Use the Krutidev to Unicode converter to fix them, or Unicode to Krutidev if a press or office still needs Krutidev.
Phonetic typing or real Hindi typing?
Phonetic typing (this tool) is perfect for writing messages, posts and documents. It is not accepted in typing exams. SSC, CPCT, RRB, UPSSSC and court exams test you on Inscript (Mangal) or Remington GAIL / Krutidev, where each key types a fixed Hindi letter. If you are preparing for an exam, learn one of those on the Hindi keyboard chart and practise on the Hindi typing test.
English to Hindi typing vs translation
This tool changes the script, not the language: mera naam Rahul hai becomes मेरा नाम राहुल है. To change English sentences into Hindi meaning ("My name is Rahul"), use English to Hindi translation. For the other direction, Hindi to English translation, which also lets you type Hindi phonetically in the input box.
Frequently asked questions
How can I type in Hindi on my computer?
Use this page: type Hindi words in English letters and press space. Nothing to install. To type Hindi in other apps directly, add the Hindi keyboard in Windows settings or install Google Input Tools for your browser.
Is this Hindi typing tool free?
Yes, it is free, with no word limit and no sign-up.
Can I use this Hindi text in MS Word?
Yes. The text is Unicode, so it pastes into Word, Excel, Google Docs and email and shows correctly with fonts like Mangal, Nirmala UI or Noto Sans Devanagari.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. On a phone, type in English in the box and tap the suggestions. You can also add Hindi to Gboard for system-wide Hindi typing.
Can I use this tool in a typing exam?
No. Exams use Inscript or Remington layouts, not phonetic conversion. Practise those on our Hindi typing test.
What is Hindi to English typing?
If you have Hindi text and want English, use Hindi to English translation. If you want to type English letters while reading Hindi, switch this tool to English with Ctrl + G.