What is English to Urdu typing?
English to Urdu typing lets you write Urdu script with an ordinary English keyboard. Instead of learning a special Urdu keyboard layout, you spell each word with Latin letters and the converter rewrites it in Urdu script. The result is standard Urdu Unicode, so it displays correctly on Facebook, WhatsApp, Gmail, MS Word and every modern phone.
This Urdu 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.
Urdu 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 Urdu typing online
- Click the first box and type a Urdu word in English letters, e.g. aap kaise hain.
- Watch the Urdu box fill in: آپ کیسے ہیں.
- 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 Urdu box directly to fix a letter by hand. Want the meaning in English instead of the script? Use our English translation tools.
Phonetic Urdu typing guide
These examples show how common sounds map to Urdu letters in this Urdu converter:
| You type | You get | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| aap kaise hain | آپ کیسے ہیں | How are you? |
| shukriya | شکریہ | Thank you |
| subah bakhair | صبح بخیر | Good morning |
| salgrah mubarak | سالگرہ مبارک | Happy birthday |
| mera naam | میرا نام | My name |
| assalam o alaikum | اسلام علیکم | Greetings |
Phonetic Urdu keyboard spelling rules
- kh, gh, ch, jh, th, dh, ph, bh give the aspirated letters of Urdu.
- 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 Urdu writing
Copy Urdu 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 Urdu font is needed on the other side.
Download Urdu 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 Urdu typing in WhatsApp, Facebook and email
The WhatsApp and Telegram buttons open a message with your Urdu text already filled in. Print gives a clean page with just your text.
Urdu typing on mobile, iPhone, laptop and PC
This online Urdu 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 Urdu word.
How to type Urdu on Android or iPhone
Open this page in Chrome, Safari or another browser and type Roman Urdu sounds in the first box. Your result appears in the Urdu box, where it can be copied into WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram or Messages. This is a browser tool, not a downloadable Urdu keyboard app, so it does not replace the keyboard across every app on your phone.
Online Urdu typing vs Urdu typing software
A downloadable Urdu typing software can be useful for people who write Urdu all day. This page is designed for quick access: no download, signup or installation is required. It works as an English to Urdu converter for phonetic writing, not as an English-to-Urdu meaning translator. Also try the compact English to Urdu converter version of this tool.
About the Urdu language
Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and an official language in several Indian states. It is written in the Nastaliq style of the Arabic script, read right to left.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type Urdu using an English keyboard?
Spell the Urdu word by its sound in English letters. The tool converts each word automatically; press space to accept it.
Is this Urdu typing tool free?
Yes — free, unlimited and no account needed.
Do I need a Urdu 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 Urdu in MS Word?
Type the sentence here, press Copy and paste the Urdu Unicode text into Word, or use Save .doc to download it directly.