What is English to Arabic typing?
English to Arabic typing lets you write Arabic script with an ordinary English keyboard. Instead of learning a special Arabic keyboard layout, you spell each word with Latin letters and the converter rewrites it in Arabic script. The result is standard Arabic Unicode, so it displays correctly on Facebook, WhatsApp, Gmail, MS Word and every modern phone.
This Arabic typing page converts on your own device, so letters appear with no delay even on a slow mobile connection. Extra spelling suggestions load underneath the box whenever you are online.
Arabic is written right to left, so the output box displays your text from right to left automatically. Copy and paste work exactly the same as with left-to-right scripts.
How to use English to Arabic typing online
- Click the first box and type a Arabic word in English letters, e.g. kaifa haluka.
- Watch the Arabic box fill in: كيف حالك.
- Press space to keep the highlighted word, or tap a different suggestion.
- When finished, press Copy, save the text, or send it straight to WhatsApp or Telegram.
You can also edit the Arabic box directly to fix a letter by hand. Want the meaning in English instead of the script? Use our English translation tools.
Phonetic Arabic typing guide
These examples show how common sounds map to Arabic letters in this Arabic converter:
| You type | You get | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| kaifa haluka | كيف حالك | How are you? |
| shukran | شكرا | Thank you |
| sabah al khair | صباح الخير | Good morning |
| eid milad saeed | عيد ميلاد سعيد | Happy birthday |
| ismi | اسمي | My name |
| marhaba | مرحبا | Greetings |
Phonetic Arabic keyboard spelling rules
- kh, gh, ch, jh, th, dh, ph, bh give the aspirated letters of Arabic.
- aa gives the long a sound; ee or ii give the long i; oo or uu give the long u.
- Two consonants typed together join into a conjunct automatically.
- Type a space then a full stop to end a sentence with the native full stop.
Copy, download and share your Arabic writing
Copy Arabic Unicode typing
Press Copy and paste anywhere — a Facebook post, a YouTube comment, an email or a school assignment. The text stays in Unicode, so no special Arabic font is needed on the other side.
Download Arabic typing for MS Word
Save .txt creates a plain UTF-8 text file that opens in Notepad or any editor. Save .doc creates a file that opens in Microsoft Word, LibreOffice or Google Docs, handy for letters and applications.
Use Arabic typing in WhatsApp, Facebook and email
The WhatsApp and Telegram buttons open a message with your Arabic text already filled in. Print gives a clean page with just your text.
Arabic typing on mobile, iPhone, laptop and PC
This online Arabic typing tool works in a modern browser on Android phones, iPhone, Windows laptops, Mac computers and tablets. On mobile, tap the English box and use your usual phone keyboard; you do not need to change the device language. On a laptop or PC, type with the physical English keyboard and press the space bar to accept each Arabic word.
How to type Arabic on Android or iPhone
Open this page in Chrome, Safari or another browser and type Roman Arabic sounds in the first box. Your result appears in the Arabic box, where it can be copied into WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram or Messages. This is a browser tool, not a downloadable Arabic keyboard app, so it does not replace the keyboard across every app on your phone.
Online Arabic typing vs Arabic typing software
A downloadable Arabic typing software can be useful for people who write Arabic all day. This page is designed for quick access: no download, signup or installation is required. It works as an English to Arabic converter for phonetic writing, not as an English-to-Arabic meaning translator. Also try the compact English to Arabic converter version of this tool.
About the Arabic language
Arabic is spoken by more than 400 million people across the Middle East and North Africa and is the liturgical language of Islam. It is written right to left in the Arabic script.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type Arabic using an English keyboard?
Spell the Arabic word by its sound in English letters. The tool converts each word automatically; press space to accept it.
Is this Arabic typing tool free?
Yes — free, unlimited and no account needed.
Do I need a Arabic font?
No. The output is Unicode, which every current device already supports.
Is my text saved anywhere?
No. Conversion happens in your browser and nothing is stored on our server. See the privacy policy.
How can I type Arabic in MS Word?
Type the sentence here, press Copy and paste the Arabic Unicode text into Word, or use Save .doc to download it directly.