Everything you need to write Pashto
Write pakhair in English letters and get پخير, 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.
Pashto 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 Pashto online
- Click in the editor and type the English letter that sounds like the Pashto letter.
- Use Shift for the letters only Pashto has.
- Prefer English spelling? Use the Roman Pashto box and press space.
- Press Copy, WhatsApp or Save image.
| You type (Roman) | Phonetic keys | You get |
|---|---|---|
| pakhair | pKyr | پخير |
| pashto | pFtw | پښتو |
| manana | mnno | مننه |
| sanga ye | Wngo iu | څنګه یې |
The Pashto letters on this keyboard
Pashto adds letters that Urdu and Arabic keyboards often miss: ټ ډ ړ ږ ښ ګ ڼ ځ څ ې ۍ ئ. All of them are here, along with ه for the Pashto “he” and ي/ی for the different ye sounds.
How to add a Pashto keyboard to your device
Windows
Settings → Time & language → Language & region → Add a language → Pashto. Switch with Windows + Space.
Android
Gboard settings → Languages → Add keyboard → Pashto.
iPhone
Many iPhones have no built-in Pashto keyboard. Open this page in Safari and copy your text into any app.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type Pashto with an English keyboard?
Type Roman Pashto such as pakhair or manana in the Roman box and press space, or type in the editor where each English key gives a Pashto letter and Shift gives ټ ډ ړ ږ ښ ڼ ځ څ.
Where is ښ on this keyboard?
Press Shift + F for ښ. Shift + H gives ږ, Shift + L gives ڼ, Shift + D gives ډ and Shift + R gives ړ. In Roman typing, x also gives ښ.
Is this Pashto keyboard free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Use Roman typing with your phone keyboard, or tap the on-screen Pashto keys, even if your phone has no Pashto keyboard.
Can I save Pashto text as an image?
Yes. Press Save image to download a picture of your text, ready for WhatsApp status, Facebook or Instagram.