Unicode to Krutidev Converter

The fastest Unicode to Krutidev converter online. Paste Hindi Unicode text below and get accurate Kruti Dev 010, 10 and 055 output instantly, free and with no signup.

Real-time conversion No signup · No word limit · 100% free
🔒 Your text never leaves your device 🎯 Handles क्ष, ज्ञ, त्र & half letters ⚡ No account, no download

What Is a Unicode to Krutidev Converter?

A Unicode to Krutidev converter is an online tool that remaps Unicode Devanagari characters to the legacy Kruti Dev keyboard encoding. Unicode is the modern standard used by Mangal font, Nirmala UI, Android phones, and Google Input Tools. Kruti Dev is a non Unicode Hindi font still required in many Indian government offices, courts, and typing exams.

The two systems store the same Hindi letters in completely different ways. That is why Unicode text looks like random symbols when you apply the Kruti Dev font directly in MS Word. This tool fixes that mismatch in one click, so your typed Hindi displays perfectly in Kruti Dev.

⚡

Instant and Real Time

Text converts as you type. No convert button wait, no page reload, and no signup or login needed.

🎯

Accurate Matra Mapping

Handles half letters, reph, and conjuncts like ksha, tra, gya, and the small ee matra reordering that most converters get wrong.

🔒

100% Private

Conversion runs inside your browser with JavaScript. Your text is never uploaded or stored on any server.

📱

Works Everywhere

Use it on mobile, tablet, or desktop. Copy the output and paste it into MS Word, PageMaker, or CorelDRAW.

How to Convert Unicode to Krutidev Online

Converting Hindi Unicode text to Kruti Dev takes less than ten seconds. Follow these three simple steps.

1 Paste Your Unicode Text

Copy Hindi text typed with Mangal, Nirmala UI, or Google Input Tools. Paste it into the Unicode Text box above.

2 Get Kruti Dev Output Instantly

The converter transforms your text automatically as you paste. You can also press the Convert to Kruti Dev button to run it manually.

3 Copy and Apply the Font

Click Copy Output, paste the result into MS Word or any editor, and select the Kruti Dev 010 font. Your Hindi text will display correctly.

Pro tip: If the output shows boxes or English letters in Word, the Kruti Dev font is not installed on that computer. Install Kruti Dev 010 first, then apply it to the pasted text. Our Kruti Dev 010 download and install guide walks through this safely.

Unicode vs Kruti Dev: What Is the Difference?

Many typists ask whether Unicode and Kruti Dev are the same thing. They are not. Understanding the difference helps you choose the right format for exams, office work, and printing.

Unicode (Mangal, Nirmala UI)

Standard: Global character encoding used by Windows, Android, and the web.

Typing: Inscript, Remington GAIL, or phonetic tools like Google Input.

Best for: Websites, email, WhatsApp, searchable PDFs, and modern government e-office systems.

Kruti Dev (Legacy Font)

Standard: Non Unicode font that maps Hindi letters onto English keyboard keys.

Typing: Remington keyboard layout used in traditional typing institutes.

Best for: Government typing tests, court documents, DTP work in PageMaker and CorelDRAW.

Since Mangal and Nirmala UI are both Unicode fonts, converting them to Kruti Dev is the same process. This tool handles both, along with Kokila, Gargi, and Arial Unicode MS. For the reverse direction, use our Krutidev to Unicode converter or the Krutidev to Mangal converter.

Supported Kruti Dev Versions: 010, 10, 055 and More

Kruti Dev is a font family, not a single font. All standard versions share the same character mapping, so this converter’s output works with every one of them. Here is a quick reference.

Font Version Common Use Supported
Kruti Dev 010 Most popular version. Standard for MP, UP, Rajasthan and CG government typing exams. Yes
Kruti Dev 10 Same mapping as 010. Often searched as kurtidev10 or kruti dev 10. Yes
Kruti Dev 055 Bold display style used in headlines, banners, and DTP design work. Yes
Kruti Dev 011 / 016 Alternate weights and styles of the same family for print layouts. Yes
DevLys / Chanakya Different legacy fonts with different mapping. Output may need adjustments. Partial

Nirmala UI, Kokila, Gargi and Arial Unicode Work Too

Windows 10 and 11 display Hindi in Nirmala UI by default, so text copied from websites, Excel, or newer Word files is often Nirmala UI rather than Mangal. Kokila, Gargi, Aparajita, and Arial Unicode MS are also Unicode Devanagari fonts.

All of these convert perfectly with this tool, because the underlying text is the same Unicode standard. Paste text from any of them and the Kruti Dev output will be identical. Only the font applied on screen differs, not the characters stored underneath.

Rajbhasha note: Central government Rajbhasha departments increasingly require Unicode for official Hindi correspondence. Kruti Dev remains common at state level and in typing exams. Many typists keep both formats ready, which is exactly what this converter is built for.

Who Needs Unicode to Kruti Dev Conversion?

This tool serves anyone working between modern Hindi typing and legacy government formats. The most common users include the following groups.

Government Typists and Clerks

Offices in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh still prepare notesheets and orders in Kruti Dev. Staff who type faster on phones or with Google Input convert their drafts here instead of retyping everything.

CPCT, Stenographer and Typing Exam Aspirants

Exams like CPCT test Hindi typing on the Remington keyboard layout in Kruti Dev. Aspirants use this converter to create practice passages from any Unicode source. To build real typing speed, you can also practice on a dedicated online typing test platform and track your WPM before exam day.

DTP Operators and Printing Press

PageMaker, CorelDRAW, and older Photoshop versions handle Kruti Dev better than Unicode Hindi. Designers convert client text here before placing it into wedding cards, banners, and book layouts.

Court and Legal Professionals

Several district courts accept Hindi filings prepared in Kruti Dev. Lawyers and munshis convert judgments and drafts received in Unicode PDF text into the required font quickly.

Why Use This Converter Instead of Others?

Plenty of font converters exist, but accuracy and privacy vary widely. Here is an honest comparison of what matters when you choose a Hindi font converter.

Feature This Tool Typical Converters
Real time conversion while typing Yes Button click only
Reph and small ee matra handled correctly Yes Often broken
Text processed in browser, never uploaded Yes Varies
Signup or word limit None Limits common
Mobile friendly layout Yes Desktop focused

Related Font Converters

Font conversion often runs both ways, and Hindi is not the only script this site covers. Bookmark the direction you need from the tools below.

🔄

Krutidev to Unicode

Convert old Kruti Dev files into Unicode so they work in email, WhatsApp, and e-office systems.

🅼

Krutidev to Mangal

Turn legacy Kruti Dev documents into Mangal font text for central government requirements.

🔁

Mangal to Krutidev

Convert Mangal typed text directly into Kruti Dev for state exams and DTP work.

📄

DevLys to Unicode

Convert legacy DevLys 010 text into Unicode with correct reph and matra handling.

🌴

Bamini to Unicode

Convert legacy Bamini Tamil text into Unicode with a verified 308 rule mapping.

🗂️

All Font Converters

Browse every legacy Indian font converter available on this site in one place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Kruti Dev 10 and Kruti Dev 010 use the same character mapping, so output from this converter works in both. The names differ only because of how font files were labeled over the years. Searches for kurtidev10 also refer to the same font.
Yes. Mangal is a Unicode Devanagari font, so any text typed in Mangal is Unicode text. Paste your Mangal font text into this converter and the Kruti Dev output will be identical to a dedicated Mangal to Krutidev conversion.
The converted output only looks correct when a Kruti Dev font is applied. Select the pasted text in Word and change the font to Kruti Dev 010. If the font is not in your list, install Kruti Dev 010 on your computer first, then reopen Word.
Yes. The mapping engine covers half letters, conjuncts such as ksha, tra, gya, shra, and dva, plus the reph mark, nukta characters, and the small ee matra, which must be moved before the consonant in Kruti Dev encoding. This is where most free converters produce errors.
Yes. Nirmala UI, Kokila, Gargi, and Arial Unicode MS are all Unicode Devanagari fonts, just like Mangal. Text copied from any of them converts to Kruti Dev exactly the same way, because the stored characters are identical Unicode.
Your text never leaves your device. The entire conversion runs in JavaScript inside your browser, with no server upload, no database, and no logging. You can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and the tool will keep working.
Yes. The converter is fully responsive and works in Chrome on Android and Safari on iPhone. Many CPCT and stenographer aspirants prepare practice passages on mobile, then copy them into a typing tutor on desktop to practice speed and accuracy.
Use our dedicated Krutidev to Unicode converter for the reverse direction. It restores proper Devanagari characters from legacy Kruti Dev text so the result works in email, websites, WhatsApp, and Unicode based government e-office software.
No. The tool is completely free with no word limit, no signup, and no watermark. You can convert a single line or an entire book chapter, and use the output commercially in your documents and designs.

Written by Team Unicode to Krutidev

Team Unicode to Krutidev builds and maintains the Hindi typography tools on this site, including this converter. He works with Devanagari font encodings, Remington keyboard layouts, and legacy to Unicode migration for typists and DTP professionals across India.

Last updated: