Developer of This Tool
Raj Patel
Unicode developer specializing in Indic script transliteration and multilingual text processing
What is Arabic Transliteration?
Transliteration writes the sounds of one language using the script of another. This Arabic tool takes Romanized English input (the way a word sounds, typed on a normal keyboard) and produces native Arabic characters as standard Unicode text. It is not translation — the meaning is not changed, only the script.
Type romanized Arabic using English letters (e.g., "as-salaam" → السلام) and the tool outputs Arabic Unicode using established transliteration mappings. Everything runs in your browser — no text is sent to any server.
Arabic Character Mappings
Use these English letter combinations to type Arabic characters:
Key Benefits
Why choose this tool for your document conversion needs
No Keyboard Required
Type using your existing English keyboard. No need to install language-specific keyboard layouts or input method editors.
100% Browser-Based
All conversion happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. No data is sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy.
Instant Conversion
Text converts as you type with zero delay. No waiting for server responses or processing time.
Universal Output
Output is standard Unicode text that works in every modern application: Word, Google Docs, social media, email, and messaging apps.
ITRANS Standard
Uses the established ITRANS transliteration standard recognized by linguists, academics, and developers worldwide.
Free, No Signup
Completely free with no account creation, no usage limits, and no ads. Works offline after initial page load.
Tool Statistics
Supported Scripts
Devanagari, Tamil, Bengali, Gujarati, Gurmukhi, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Arabic.
Processing Location
All conversion runs in the browser. Zero data sent to servers.
Transliteration Standard
Industry-standard Indian Languages Transliteration used by linguists and developers worldwide.
Character Coverage
10 vowels and 24+ consonants mapped per script, plus numerals and special characters.
Output Compatibility
Standard Unicode text works in every modern browser, OS, and application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arabic Transliteration tool?
The Arabic Transliteration tool converts Romanized English text (typed on a normal English keyboard) into Arabic script. It uses standard Arabic transliteration mappings to map English letters to Arabic characters. The output is standard Unicode text. Note: this is transliteration (writing the sounds in another script), not translation of meaning.
Is transliteration the same as a Unicode converter?
Not quite. Transliteration takes English-letter input and writes it phonetically in Arabic script (for example, "namaste" → the Arabic equivalent). A true "Unicode converter" converts between a legacy font encoding (like Kruti Dev) and Unicode. Both produce Unicode output, but they solve different problems. For legacy-font conversion, see our Unicode Converters.
How do I use the Arabic Transliteration tool?
Type your text using English letters in the input box and the tool converts it to Arabic script. Use standard romanization. Then click Copy to use the converted text anywhere.
Is it free and private?
Yes. The Arabic Transliteration tool is completely free, needs no signup, and runs entirely in your browser — no text is sent to any server.
Where can I use the Arabic output?
The output is standard Unicode, so it works in Word, Google Docs, social media, messaging apps, and any modern platform that supports Arabic.
Have legacy-font text instead?
Convert Kruti Dev and other legacy fonts to Unicode →
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