Everything you need to write Urdu
Write salam in English letters and get سلام, with word suggestions.
Each letter sits on the English key that sounds like it, plus a tap-friendly on-screen keyboard.
Switch between the newspaper-style Nastaliq and the clear Naskh font in one click.
Turn your text into a sharp 1080px picture for WhatsApp status, Facebook or Instagram.
Press Speak and talk. Works in browsers with voice input, such as Chrome.
Everything runs on your device. Nothing you type is uploaded or stored on a server.
How it works
Write the word the way it sounds.
Tap a suggestion if the first one is not what you meant.
Send to WhatsApp, save an image or copy anywhere.
Urdu keyboard layout (phonetic)
Each letter sits on the English key that sounds like it. Hold Shift for the highlighted letters. Comma, full stop and question mark type ، ۔ ؟.
How to type Urdu online
- Type a word in English letters in the Roman Urdu box and press space.
- Tap another suggestion if the first one is not the word you wanted.
- For exact spelling, type in the editor with phonetic keys or tap the on-screen keys.
- Press Copy, WhatsApp or Save image.
| You type (Roman) | Phonetic keys | You get |
|---|---|---|
| salam | slam | سلام |
| pakistan | pakstan | پاکستان |
| aap kaise hain | Ap kisy oiN | آپ کیسے ہیں |
| shukriya | xkrio | شکریہ |
Nastaliq or Naskh?
Nastaliq is the flowing style used in Urdu newspapers and books. Naskh is clearer on small screens. The image you save uses the font you choose.
How to add an Urdu keyboard to your device
Windows 10 & 11
Settings → Time & language → Language & region → Add a language → Urdu. Pick "Urdu (Phonetic)" to use the same layout as this page, then switch with Windows + Space.
Android
Open Gboard settings → Languages → Add keyboard → Urdu. Choose the Urdu script layout or the Roman (transliteration) option.
iPhone & iPad
Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Urdu. Switch with the globe key.
No time to set it up? This page works instantly on any phone, tablet or computer.
Frequently asked questions
How can I type Urdu with an English keyboard?
Use the Roman Urdu box: type words the way they sound, such as salam or shukriya, and press space to get سلام or شکریہ. Or type straight into the editor, where each English key gives the Urdu letter that sounds like it.
Is this Urdu keyboard free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser.
Can I write Urdu in Nastaliq font?
Yes. Choose Nastaliq in the font menu. Save as image keeps the Nastaliq style for WhatsApp, Facebook or Instagram.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. On a phone, type Roman Urdu with your normal keyboard, or tap the on-screen Urdu keys.
Can I type Urdu by voice?
Yes, in browsers that support voice input such as Chrome. Press Speak and talk in Urdu.
Is my text saved or uploaded?
Your text stays in your own browser so it survives a reload. It is not uploaded. Roman word suggestions are fetched from Google's transliteration service when online.