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Kruti Dev to Unicode Converter (and Unicode to Kruti Dev)
Quick answer
Convert Kruti Dev to Unicode in 3 steps:
- Paste your Kruti Dev 010 text (it looks like English letters, e.g.
fgUnh) in the box below. - Keep the direction on Kruti Dev → Unicode.
- Copy the Unicode Hindi (Mangal / Google fonts) – it works in Word, WhatsApp and Google Docs.
Convert Kruti Dev 010 Hindi text to Unicode (Mangal / Google-ready) and Unicode back to Kruti Dev – instantly, in your browser. For eMitra/CSC, school office, court and DTP typing work.
⌨️ Need the key map? See the Kruti Dev 010 keyboard layout chart (printable, with practice box).
- 1Paste Kruti Dev or Unicode text
- 2Pick convert direction
- 3Copy or download result
How to use
What is the difference between Kruti Dev and Unicode?
Kruti Dev 010 is a legacy Hindi font that draws Hindi shapes in place of English letters – typing "Hkkjr" shows "भारत". Without the font installed the text turns into gibberish, and it does not work in Google, WhatsApp, government portals or email. Unicode Hindi (Mangal, Nirmala UI, Noto) displays correctly everywhere.
Many government offices, courts, eMitra/CSC centres and typing exams still use Kruti Dev, while online forms, websites and phones need Unicode. This converter changes Kruti Dev text to Unicode and Unicode back to Kruti Dev, handling the tricky parts: the छोटी इ मात्रा (ि) that is typed before the letter, the reph (र्) typed after, half letters and conjuncts like क्ष, त्र, ज्ञ, श्र and प्र.
How to convert
- Choose Kruti Dev → Unicode or Unicode → Kruti Dev.
- Copy text from your Word / PageMaker file and paste it in the left box. / Word फ़ाइल से टेक्स्ट कॉपी करके बाएँ बॉक्स में पेस्ट करें।
- The result appears instantly. Tap Copy or download a .txt file.
- For Kruti Dev output, paste into Word and set the font to Kruti Dev 010. / Kruti Dev आउटपुट के लिए Word में फ़ॉन्ट Kruti Dev 010 चुनें।
Who uses it daily?
- eMitra / CSC operators: paste affidavit, application and certificate text into online portals that only accept Unicode.
- School & government offices: reuse old Kruti Dev letters, notices and registers in email, WhatsApp and websites.
- Typists, court clerks and DTP shops: convert client Unicode text to Kruti Dev for print layouts.
- Students: convert Kruti Dev typing practice and notes for sharing online.
Also useful every day: write cheque and receipt amounts with Amount in Words (Hindi + English), prepare form photos with the Bulk Photo & Signature Cropper, the Image Compressor and Image Resizer, and make PDFs with Image to PDF.
Privacy
Conversion runs entirely in your browser. Your text is never uploaded or saved.
Kruti Dev vs Unicode – what is the difference?
| Kruti Dev 010 | Unicode (Mangal, Nirmala UI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Legacy font that maps Hindi shapes onto English keys | Standard Hindi characters |
| Without the font installed | Shows English-like gibberish | Shows correct Hindi everywhere |
| Search, WhatsApp, websites | Not readable | Readable and searchable |
| Typing tests | Some state typing exams | Mangal InScript / Remington |
Learn the keys with the Kruti Dev keyboard chart or practise on the Hindi typing test.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert Kruti Dev to Unicode?
Choose Kruti Dev → Unicode, paste your Kruti Dev text and copy the Unicode result. It converts instantly as you paste.
Can I convert Unicode back to Kruti Dev?
Yes. Choose Unicode → Kruti Dev, paste Hindi Unicode text and paste the output into Word with the Kruti Dev 010 font.
Why does my Kruti Dev text look like English letters?
Kruti Dev is a legacy font that maps Hindi shapes onto English keys. Without the font it shows letters like 'Hkkjr'. Convert it to Unicode to use it anywhere.
Is the conversion 100% accurate?
Common words, matras, half letters and conjuncts convert correctly. Rare ligatures or text typed with a different Kruti Dev version may need a quick proofread.
Which fonts show Unicode Hindi?
Mangal, Nirmala UI, Noto Sans Devanagari, Arial Unicode and most phone fonts display Unicode Hindi.
Will dates, roll numbers and links be changed?
No. With “Preserve numbers & symbols” on (default), dates like 12/05/2026, codes like ABC-123, phone numbers, URLs and emails stay exactly as typed. Short numbers like 12-5 are tricky because in Kruti Dev “-” types a dot. The converter reads the nearby words: range words such as से, तक, वर्ष, साल, आयु, उम्र, पृष्ठ, कक्षा, दिन, मिनट, घंटे or तारीख keep a hyphen (आयु 18-25 वर्ष), while प्रतिशत, %, रुपये, ₹, KB, MB, किलो, लीटर, सेमी, अंक or CGPA give a decimal (12.5 प्रतिशत). When there is no clue it shows a decimal and lists the number under “Check these numbers” in yellow – tap the button to switch between 10.20 and 10-20.
Is my text uploaded?
No. The converter runs entirely in your browser and nothing is saved or sent.
Does it convert Kurti Dev 10 (Kruti Dev 010) text?
Yes. “Kurtidev10” and “Kruti Dev 10” are the same Kruti Dev 010 font, and it is the default mapping used here.