How to type in Urdu using an English keyboard
Write the word the way it sounds, in English letters, and press Space. The top suggestion is inserted; click any other suggestion to change it. Ctrl + G switches between Urdu and English, so you can mix English words like names or brands in the same sentence.
Urdu is written right to left in the Perso-Arabic Nastaliq style. Short vowels are usually not written, so the tool may offer several spellings; pick the one you need.
English to Urdu typing examples
| Type this | Get this |
|---|---|
| shukriya | شکریہ |
| urdu | اردو |
| aap kaise hain | آپ کیسے ہیں |
| mohabbat | محبت |
| kitab | کتاب |
| pani | پانی |
| dil | دل |
| zindagi | زندگی |
About Urdu
Urdu (اردو) is written in the Perso-Arabic (Nastaliq) script. About 5.1 crore people in India speak it as their mother tongue (Census 2011), mainly in Jammu and Kashmir, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi. Urdu typing is used in Urdu newspapers, courts and offices in Jammu and Kashmir, Telangana, UP and Bihar. The text box switches to right-to-left automatically.
Urdu to English, and translation
This page changes the script, not the language: it helps you write Urdu. To translate Urdu text, use the translator and choose Urdu in the language list.
The text is Unicode, so it works in WhatsApp, Facebook, email, MS Word, Google Docs and government forms. Fonts like Nirmala UI on Windows and Noto Sans on phones display it correctly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type in Urdu on my computer?
Use this page: type in English letters and press space to convert. To type Urdu directly in other apps, add the Urdu keyboard in your Windows, Mac or phone language settings.
Is Urdu typing free here?
Yes, free, unlimited and with no sign-up. Your draft is saved in your browser.
Can I copy Urdu text to WhatsApp?
Yes. Click Copy text and paste it, or use the WhatsApp button to share directly.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Type in the box with your phone keyboard and tap the suggestions.