Hindi Font Converters
Convert between Krutidev, Unicode, Mangal, and other Hindi font encodings. 14 converter directions across 5 font systems.
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Convert Krutidev (Kruti Dev 010) text to standard Unicode Devanagari for sharing on WhatsApp, email, and the web.
Open converterConvert Unicode Hindi text to Krutidev encoding for use in government documents, templates, and legacy applications.
Open converterConvert Krutidev text to Mangal font format. Required for CPCT, UPSSSC, and SSC exam preparation.
Open converterConvert Mangal/Unicode Hindi text back to Krutidev encoding for legacy document compatibility.
Open converterType or paste Hindi text and get Krutidev encoded output. Same as Unicode to Krutidev, optimized for users searching "Hindi to Krutidev".
Open converterConvert between Krutidev and Chanakya font encodings. Used in publishing and DTP workflows.
Open converterConvert Chanakya text to Krutidev encoding for government office compatibility.
Open converterConvert Chanakya font text to standard Unicode Devanagari for digital distribution.
Open converterConvert Unicode Hindi text to Chanakya encoding for legacy publishing systems.
Open converterConvert DevLys (used in government and publishing) to Unicode for web and mobile compatibility.
Open converterConvert Unicode Hindi text to DevLys encoding for government document formatting.
Open converterConvert DevLys text to Mangal font format for exam preparation and modern applications.
Open converterConvert Mangal/Unicode text back to DevLys encoding for older systems.
Open converterConvert Preeti font text to Unicode. Preeti is widely used for Nepali typing in Nepal.
Open converterConvert Unicode Nepali text to Preeti font encoding for legacy Nepali documents.
Open converterHindi Font Comparison
Key differences between the major Hindi font encodings used across India and Nepal.
| Font | Encoding | Primary Use | Pre-installed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krutidev 010 | Non-Unicode (ASCII) | Government offices, courts, legacy typing | No | Legacy but widely used |
| Mangal | Unicode | CPCT exams, Windows Hindi typing | Yes (Windows) | Current standard |
| Chanakya | Non-Unicode (ASCII) | Publishing, DTP, newspapers | No | Legacy, declining use |
| DevLys | Non-Unicode (ASCII) | Government departments, Hindi publications | No | Legacy, some active use |
| Preeti | Non-Unicode (ASCII) | Nepali typing in Nepal | No | Active in Nepal |
How Font Conversion Works
Each non-Unicode Hindi font uses a different mapping of Devanagari glyphs to ASCII character positions. Krutidev maps "क" to "d", while Chanakya maps the same character to a completely different position. This is why text typed in one font becomes unreadable when viewed with another. For a deeper look at these differences, see our Krutidev vs Unicode comparison.
Each conversion direction requires a dedicated mapping table. Krutidev uses approximately 210 character mappings, Chanakya uses a different set of similar size, and DevLys has its own distinct mapping. The conversion algorithm also handles font-specific quirks like matra positioning and conjunct character assembly.
Our Krutidev-to-Unicode conversion handles 200+ character mappings with above 99% accuracy on standard text. The remaining edge cases involve rare conjunct combinations and documents with mixed encoding (part Krutidev, part Chanakya in the same file). You can review our accuracy test results on the benchmark page.