Type in Urdu
Type in English and instantly convert to Urdu with our smart transliteration tool.
English → Urdu
Quick Type Mode
Enable auto-conversion for faster typing. Just press space to convert words instantly.
Smart Suggestions
Get intelligent word suggestions as you type. Choose the best match for accurate transliteration.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Use Tab and arrow keys to navigate between suggestions quickly and efficiently.
Getting Started:
- 1. Start typing in English
- 2. See the Urdu text appear as you type
- 3. Press Space to see transliteration options
- 4. Use Tab or arrow keys to choose from suggestions
How to Type in Urdu Online
Our English to Urdu typing tool converts your English keyboard input into Urdu Nastaliq script (اردو) in real-time using transliteration. Type Urdu words phonetically - for example, "shukriya" becomes "شکریہ" and "namaste" becomes "نمستے". Urdu is written in the Nastaliq style of the Perso-Arabic script and reads from right to left - the opposite direction to English. The tool handles this right-to-left output automatically. Urdu has 38 letters, including several sounds not found in Arabic, such as the retroflex consonants ٹ, ڈ, ڑ and the aspirated sounds. Press Space after each word to confirm, and use arrow keys to choose from suggestions.
About Urdu
- Native name: اردو
- Script: Nastaliq (Perso-Arabic)
- Speakers: 230 million
- Regions: Pakistan (national language), India (official in several states)
- Language family: Indo-European, Indo-Aryan
Urdu Character Reference
Type these English letters to get the corresponding Urdu characters:
Who Uses Urdu Typing?
Government Typing Exam Guide - Urdu
Use this tool to build Urdu script familiarity, then practise on the exam-specific keyboard layout.
Pakistan Federal / Provincial Government Posts
Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) / Provincial PSCs
Urdu Phonetic or Inscript (NLA layout)
25 words per minute
Pakistani government clerical posts requiring Urdu typing typically use the NLA (National Language Authority) keyboard layout. Speed requirements vary by post. Build Nastaliq script familiarity with this tool before practising on NLA layout.
Indian Government Posts (UP, Bihar, Delhi)
State PSCs / SSC
Urdu Phonetic / InPage layout
25 words per minute
Some Indian state government posts - particularly in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jammu & Kashmir - include Urdu typing requirements for specific cadres. InPage software is commonly used for Urdu typesetting in India.