How do I type the retroflex Urdu letters?

Use capital letters: T is ٹ, D is ڈ and R is ڑ. Persian letters p, ch and g are also available.

Does it write right to left?

Yes. The Urdu output is shown right to left, the correct direction for the script.

Is this transliteration or translation?

It is transliteration: it converts the sounds you type into Urdu script and does not translate the meaning. Short vowels are not always written.

Typing Tools

English to Urdu Typing

Type Urdu phonetically in English letters and convert to Urdu script instantly.

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Type Urdu words spelled in English letters and they turn into Urdu (اردو) script as you type. For example, salam pakistan becomes سالام پاکیستان.

This is transliteration (by sound), not translation. Type the Urdu words themselves in English letters, not an English sentence. Typing an English phrase such as "my name is" only spells those English sounds in Perso-Arabic script, it does not translate the meaning.

Type Urdu in English letters

Urdu (اردو)

سالام پاکیستان

About the English to Urdu Typing

English to Urdu Typing lets you write Urdu without an Urdu keyboard. Type the sounds in English letters and the tool converts them to Urdu script (اردو), shown right to left as you type.

Urdu uses the Perso-Arabic script with extra letters: p is پ, ch is چ, g is گ, and the retroflex sounds use capital T for ٹ, D for ڈ and R for ڑ.

Everything runs in your browser and stays private. Copy the Urdu output and paste it wherever you need it.

Key features

Live phonetic English to Urdu conversion
Right-to-left Urdu output
Retroflex letters ٹ ڈ ڑ with capitals
Works offline with no sign-up

How to use

1Type Urdu words using English letters.
2Watch the script appear live, written right to left.
3Use Copy or Show typing guide as needed.

Examples

Salam

Input: salam

Output: سلام

The sounds s-l-a-m map to Urdu letters, written right to left.

Frequently asked questions

How do I type the retroflex Urdu letters?: Use capital letters: T is ٹ, D is ڈ and R is ڑ. Persian letters p, ch and g are also available.
Does it write right to left?: Yes. The Urdu output is shown right to left, the correct direction for the script.
Is this transliteration or translation?: It is transliteration: it converts the sounds you type into Urdu script and does not translate the meaning. Short vowels are not always written.

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