What is the Kruti Dev to Unicode Converter?
Kruti Dev 010 is an older Hindi font that stores Hindi as ordinary Latin letters: 'Hkkjr' is really भारत. Open such a file on a computer without the font and you only see the Latin letters. This converter reads those keystrokes and gives you proper Unicode Devanagari that works in WhatsApp, Gmail, Word and websites — and can go the other way, turning Unicode Hindi into Kruti Dev text for offices and typing tests that still use the font.
How to use it
- 1
Paste your text
Copy text from the Kruti Dev document, PDF or typing-test file and paste it into the left box.
- 2
Check the direction
Kruti Dev → Unicode is the default; use Swap or the switch for Unicode → Kruti Dev.
- 3
Copy the result
Press Copy, or download a .txt file.
Features
Both directions
Kruti Dev → Unicode and Unicode → Kruti Dev, with a swap button. Pasting Devanagari switches the direction for you.
Matra and reph reordering
The ि matra, typed before the consonant in Kruti Dev, is moved after it, and the reph (र्), typed after the syllable, is moved in front of it: dhfrZ becomes कीर्ति.
Half-forms and conjuncts
Half letters and ligature glyphs such as क्ष, त्र, ज्ञ, श्र and क्र are rebuilt into proper conjuncts, including nukta letters like क़ and ज़.
Copy and download
Copy the result or save it as a .txt file. Everything is converted on your device; nothing is uploaded.
Popular uses
Old government and exam files
Make Kruti Dev documents and typing-test passages readable on any computer.
Publishing Hindi online
Move text typed in Kruti Dev onto websites, social media and email.
Offices that still use Kruti Dev
Convert Unicode Hindi so it can be pasted into a document set in a Kruti Dev font.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my Hindi text look like 'Hkkjr'?
It was typed with Kruti Dev 010 or a similar legacy font. Without the font installed, the Latin letters it stores show instead. Converting to Unicode fixes it permanently.
Do I need the Kruti Dev font to use this tool?
No. The conversion works without it. You need Kruti Dev 010 installed only if you want to see Kruti Dev text as Hindi letters. It is a commercial font, so it is not bundled here.
Is the conversion exact?
Everyday text, matras, half-forms, conjuncts and the reph convert correctly. A few rare ligature glyphs and some punctuation keys differ between Kruti Dev versions, so give unusual words a quick check.
What happens to English words and numbers?
Letters are read as Kruti Dev keystrokes, so English words in the same text will be converted too; convert Kruti Dev text only. Digits stay as typed unless you tick the option to show them as ०-९.