Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about typing Urdu with English letters, downloads, Write Urdu tools and Urdu script.
Tools, drafts and exports
Short answers about writing, saving, downloading and creating.
Is Write Urdu free and do I need an account?
Yes. The public tools are free to use and no account is required. You can also save a working draft when you want to continue later.
Does typing Urdu with English letters translate my sentence?
No. You enter the Urdu words you want using English letters, and Write Urdu writes those words in Urdu script. It does not translate an English sentence into Urdu.
Can I export Word, PDF, PNG or a QR code?
The rich editor supports document exports, the basic editor supports text and image exports, Card Studio creates PNG cards, and the QR Generator creates static PNG or SVG codes.
What can I put in a QR code?
You can create a QR code for Urdu text, a website link, Wi-Fi details, WhatsApp, email, phone, contact details or a location.
Can I use the tools on a phone?
Yes. The keyboard, editors, Card Studio and QR Generator are designed for phones as well as larger screens. Available sharing options can vary by device.
Answers to common questions
These concise explanations cover the questions we hear most often from new Urdu writers.
Where is Urdu spoken?
Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and is spoken widely in Pakistan and India. Urdu-speaking communities can also be found across South Asia and throughout the global diaspora.
If I learn Urdu, will it help me with any other languages?
Everyday spoken Urdu and Hindi share much of their grammar and basic vocabulary, so learning one can make conversation in the other easier. Their standard written forms differ: Urdu normally uses a Perso-Arabic script in the Nastaliq style, while Hindi uses Devanagari. Learning the Urdu alphabet can also make some letter forms in Persian and Arabic more familiar, although each language has its own spelling and pronunciation.
Are Hindi and Urdu two different forms of the same language?
Standard Urdu and standard Hindi are closely related registers of Hindustani. Their conversational forms are often mutually intelligible, but formal vocabulary can differ: Urdu draws more heavily on Persian and Arabic, while Hindi draws more heavily on Sanskrit. Their writing systems are distinct. Hindi is written from left to right in Devanagari; Urdu is written from right to left in a Perso-Arabic script, commonly displayed in the Nastaliq calligraphic style.