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Download Krutidev 010 Font

The standard Hindi font required for government offices, courts, and competitive exams across India. One TTF file, works on Windows, Mac, and Linux. No signup, no paywall.

Download KrutiDev 010 (.ttf)Or convert text to Unicode instead

Font Details

Font NameKruti Dev 010
File TypeTrueType (.ttf)
File Size~150 KB
LicenseFree for personal and commercial use
EncodingASCII-mapped Devanagari (non-Unicode)
CompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, Android (via third-party installer)
Use CasesGovernment documents, court filings, CPCT/UPSSSC exams, Hindi DTP

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Rendered in KrutiDev 010

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The text above reads "Bharat Sarkar" (Government of India) and a sample sentence when the KrutiDev 010 font is installed. If you see Latin characters instead of Hindi, the font has not loaded yet - download and install it, then refresh this page. Alternatively, use our converter to turn any Krutidev text into Unicode that displays on all devices.

Installation Guide

Windows

  1. 1Download the KrutiDev010.ttf file above
  2. 2Right-click the downloaded file and select "Install for all users"
  3. 3Open Word or any app and select "Kruti Dev 010" from the font list

Works on Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11.

macOS

  1. 1Download the KrutiDev010.ttf file above
  2. 2Double-click the file to open Font Book
  3. 3Click "Install Font" in the preview window

Works on macOS Catalina and later.

Android

  1. 1Install iFont or zFont3 from the Play Store
  2. 2Download the TTF file and open it in the font app
  3. 3Follow the app prompts to apply the font system-wide

Most users prefer converting to Unicode instead. Try the converter.

Krutidev Font Pack (15 Variants)

All variants use the same keyboard layout and character encoding as Krutidev 010. Download any variant in TTF or OTF format.

VariantStyleDownload
Kruti Dev 010Regular
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Kruti Dev 010Bold
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Kruti Dev 055Regular
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Kruti Dev 055Bold
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Kruti Dev 080Regular
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Kruti Dev 090Regular
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Kruti Dev 100Regular
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Kruti Dev 110Regular
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Kruti Dev 120Regular
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Kruti Dev 130Regular
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Kruti Dev 140Regular
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Kruti Dev 140Bold
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Kruti Dev 150Regular
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Kruti Dev 255Regular
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Kruti Dev 255Bold
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Why Krutidev Still Matters in 2026

Krutidev was created in the 1990s before Unicode existed as a practical standard. It solved a real problem: typing Hindi on computers that only understood ASCII. The trick was clever but fragile - assign Hindi glyphs to the positions normally occupied by Latin characters. Press "d" and you get "क" on screen, but only if the Krutidev font is active.

Three decades later, Unicode handles Hindi natively on every phone, browser, and operating system. Yet Krutidev persists in Indian government offices, High Courts, district administrations, and competitive exam centers. Millions of documents - legal judgments, administrative orders, exam papers - exist exclusively in Krutidev encoding. The transition to Unicode is happening, but slowly.

If you work in government administration, prepare for typing exams like CPCT or UPSSSC, or handle Hindi DTP, you need this font. If you just want to read or share Krutidev text on modern devices, convert it to Unicode instead - Unicode text works everywhere without font installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install Krutidev 010 font on Windows?
Download the TTF file from this page. Right-click on it and select "Install" or "Install for all users." The font appears immediately in Word, Notepad, and every other application. No restart required. If you use Windows 11, the steps are identical - Microsoft did not change the font installer between versions.
Is the Krutidev 010 font safe to download?
The file on this page is a standard TrueType font (.ttf) - it contains glyph outlines and kerning tables, nothing executable. TTF files cannot carry viruses or run code. Windows, macOS, and Linux all sandbox font rendering, so even a malformed font file poses no risk to your system. We serve the same file that has been distributed freely since the 1990s.
Which Krutidev version do I need for CPCT and government exams?
CPCT (Computer Proficiency Certification Test) and most state-level typing exams require Kruti Dev 010 - the standard version available on this page. Some older exam centers still run Kruti Dev 011 (the bold variant), but 010 is the default. Check your exam notification for the exact font name. If it says "Kruti Dev" without a number, it means 010.
What is the difference between Krutidev 010, 011, 016, and other variants?
All Krutidev variants share the same keyboard layout and character mapping. The numbers indicate visual weight and style: 010 is the standard regular weight used in most documents. 011 is bold. 016 has a slightly different stroke width. 040 (Wide) is a horizontally stretched version for headlines. Display 490 is a decorative variant for posters and banners. For everyday typing and exams, 010 is what you need.
How do I use Krutidev font in Microsoft Word?
Install the font first (download, right-click, install). Open Word, click the font dropdown in the toolbar, and type "Kruti Dev" to find it. Select "Kruti Dev 010" and start typing. Your English keyboard now types Hindi characters in the Krutidev layout. If the font does not appear in the list, close and reopen Word - it only scans for new fonts at startup.
Can I install Krutidev on my Android phone?
Android does not support custom font installation natively. You need a third-party app like iFont or zFont3 from the Play Store. Download the TTF file to your phone, open it in the font installer app, and follow the prompts. Note that this changes your system font, not just one app. Most users convert Krutidev text to Unicode instead - use our converter tool to make text readable on any device without installing fonts.
Why does Krutidev text look like garbage without the font installed?
Krutidev is not a Unicode font. It maps Hindi characters to ASCII positions that normally hold Latin letters. The character "d" in Krutidev actually displays as "क" (ka). Without the font installed, your computer shows the underlying ASCII characters instead of the intended Hindi glyphs. Converting to Unicode solves this permanently - Unicode text displays correctly on every device and browser without any font installation.
The font is installed but text still looks wrong. How do I fix it?
Three common causes: (1) The document is set to a different font - select all text and change the font to "Kruti Dev 010" in the toolbar. (2) The font cache is corrupted - on Windows, open Services (services.msc), restart "Windows Font Cache Service," then restart your computer. (3) You installed the font only for your user account but the application runs as a different user - right-click the font file and choose "Install for all users" instead of just "Install."
Is Krutidev font free for commercial use?
Krutidev has been distributed freely since the 1990s and is used across Indian government institutions without licensing restrictions. There is no registered copyright holder enforcing commercial terms. Government offices, newspapers, publishers, and DTP operators have used it commercially for decades. That said, if you need formal legal certainty for a large commercial project, consult a local IP attorney.

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