Hindi Font Converter

Convert KrutiDev Hindi font to and from Unicode (Mangal). Learn how the legacy Hindi fonts differ and convert your text privately in the browser.

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Which converter do you need?

KrutiDev to Unicode

Convert legacy Kruti Dev font text to Unicode (Mangal).

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Unicode to KrutiDev

Convert Unicode (Mangal) Hindi text back to legacy KrutiDev.

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KrutiDev vs DevLys vs Mangal vs Unicode

NameTypeDisplays correctly...
KrutiDevLegacy (non-Unicode) fontOnly where the KrutiDev font is installed
DevLysLegacy (non-Unicode) fontOnly where the DevLys font is installed
MangalUnicode fontEverywhere (it is a Unicode font)
UnicodeThe encoding standard itselfEverywhere - web, mobile, Word, search

Because Mangal is a Unicode font, "KrutiDev to Mangal" and "KrutiDev to Unicode" mean the same conversion. This site currently converts KrutiDev in both directions; DevLys is listed here for comparison only.

What is a Hindi font converter?

A Hindi font converter rewrites text between legacy font encodings (like KrutiDev and DevLys) and Unicode. Legacy fonts store Hindi as Latin / ASCII bytes that the font draws as Devanagari, so the text falls apart anywhere the font is missing - phones, websites, email, and search. A converter reads those underlying characters and produces standard Unicode that displays correctly in every modern app.

The most common need by far is KrutiDev to Unicode - moving old documents, exam content, books and government typing onto the web and mobile. You can also go the other way with Unicode to KrutiDev, for putting Unicode Hindi back into an older system that still expects the KrutiDev format.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Hindi font converter?+
A Hindi font converter changes text between legacy Hindi font encodings (like KrutiDev and DevLys) and modern Unicode (the Mangal font is a Unicode font). Legacy-font text only displays correctly when that exact font is installed, so it breaks on the web and on phones; Unicode works everywhere. The converter rewrites the underlying characters so your Hindi displays correctly in any app.
What is the difference between KrutiDev, DevLys, Mangal and Unicode?+
KrutiDev and DevLys are legacy, non-Unicode fonts: the text is stored as Latin / ASCII bytes that only look like Hindi when that font is installed. Unicode is the universal standard where each Devanagari letter has its own code point and displays everywhere without a special font. Mangal is simply a popular Unicode Devanagari font, so converting 'KrutiDev to Mangal' means the same thing as 'KrutiDev to Unicode'.
Which converter do I need?+
If you have old Hindi text typed in KrutiDev (it looks like jumbled English letters in a normal font), use the KrutiDev to Unicode converter to make it work everywhere. To go the other way - putting Unicode Hindi into a system that still needs the KrutiDev format - use Unicode to KrutiDev. Most people moving old documents, exam content, or government typing to the web or mobile want KrutiDev to Unicode.
Is KrutiDev the same as Mangal?+
No. KrutiDev is a legacy non-Unicode font (ASCII-based), while Mangal is a Unicode font that comes with Windows. They are not interchangeable: text typed in KrutiDev will not display as Hindi under Mangal until you convert the underlying encoding from legacy to Unicode, which is what this tool does.
Is this a Mangal font converter?+
Yes. Mangal is simply a popular Unicode Devanagari font, so converting KrutiDev to Unicode is exactly what people mean by 'KrutiDev to Mangal', and Unicode to KrutiDev is the same as 'Mangal to KrutiDev'. If you searched for a Mangal font converter, this is the right tool.
Can I convert DevLys to Unicode here?+
No. This converter currently handles KrutiDev only, in both directions. DevLys is a separate legacy Hindi font, and we only publish conversions we can verify for accuracy against a trusted source, so we do not offer a DevLys converter. The comparison table includes DevLys only so you can tell the legacy fonts apart.
Is the Hindi font converter free and private?+
Yes. It is completely free with no signup, and every conversion runs in your browser - your text is never uploaded, stored, or tracked. You can convert as much text as you like.

Ready to convert? Open the KrutiDev to Unicode converter. To learn the Devanagari alphabet, see the Hindi Varnamala chart, and to analyse converted text use the Word & Character Counter.

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About these converters
These tools convert legacy Hindi font encodings to Unicode in your browser. Output accuracy depends on the source text using a standard encoding; unusual or mixed legacy fonts may not convert cleanly, so always proofread important documents. No text you enter is uploaded, stored, or shared.
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