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 ، ۔ ؟.
Roman Pashto spelling guide
| Write | Pashto | Write | Pashto |
|---|---|---|---|
| kh | خ | x | ښ |
| gh | غ | zh | ژ |
| ts | څ | dz | ځ |
| sh | ش | ch | چ |
| word-final a | ه | ey / ei | ې |
About 180 everyday words (greetings, family, numbers, time and common verbs) are matched to their correct spelling. Other words are converted by sound, and you can fix any letter with the keyboard.
| You type (Roman) | Phonetic keys | You get |
|---|---|---|
| pakhair | pKyr | پخير |
| pashto | pFtw | پښتو |
| manana | mnno | مننه |
| sanga ye | Wngo iu | څنګه یې |
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 in English letters?
Type Roman Pashto in the box and press space. Common words like pakhair, manana and sanga ye are converted to their correct Pashto spelling.
How do I type ښ, ټ or ډ?
In Roman typing x gives ښ. For ټ, ډ, ړ, ږ and ڼ, tap the on-screen keys or use Shift + T, D, R, H and L in the editor.
Why is a word spelled differently?
Pashto spelling varies between regions and Roman spelling is not standard. Tap another suggestion or fix the letter with the on-screen keyboard.
Is this Pashto converter free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and works in your browser, also offline.