Arabic Typing Online
Type Arabic without an Arabic keyboard — write in English letters and pick the Arabic word, or use the keyboard layout.
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Examples
Arabic is written right-to-left, and its letters connect within words. Type Arabic without an Arabic keyboard: write words in English letters (Arabizi) and pick the correct Arabic word from the suggestions, switch to the keyboard-layout mode for exact letters, use the on-screen keyboard, or dictate with voice typing.
Using English to Arabic typing
Examples
| You type | You get |
|---|---|
| salam | سلام |
| marhaba | مرحبا |
| shukran | شكرا |
| ana bikhair | انا بخير |
Common problems
- The suggestion list shows more than one Arabic word for the same Arabizi spelling — pick the correct one from the candidate dropdown instead of assuming the first guess is right.
- Uncommon or multi-syllable words may only offer a single rough guess — switch to keyboard-layout mode for exact letter-by-letter control.
- This is transliteration, not translation — typing an English sentence phonetically will not translate its meaning into Arabic.
Copy & paste
The output is standard Unicode Arabic with automatic letter joining, so it pastes correctly into WhatsApp, Word, or Google Docs.
On mobile
Works in your phone's browser with no app to install; the candidate dropdown and keyboard-layout toggle both work with touch input.
Frequently asked questions
How does English to Arabic typing work?
Type Arabic words the way they sound, using English (Roman) letters, and the tool converts them into Arabic script as you type. You can then copy, download, print, or share the text.
Is this a translator?
No — this is transliteration, not translation. It converts the sounds you type into Arabic script. To get Arabic words, type Arabic phonetically; English sentences are not translated.
How do I type Arabic without an Arabic keyboard?
Use phonetic mode: type the word in English letters the way it sounds — for example "salam" — and choose the matching Arabic word (سلام) from the suggestions. For exact control, switch to keyboard-layout mode, where your QWERTY keys map to the standard Arabic keyboard positions.
Why does Arabic text go right to left?
Arabic is a right-to-left language. The workspace sets the correct text direction automatically, and the letters render correctly joined — the copied text keeps working in WhatsApp, Word, and email.
Can I paste the text into WhatsApp, Word, or Google Docs?
Yes. The output is standard Unicode Arabic with automatic letter joining, so it works in WhatsApp, Gmail, Word, and Google Docs. Use the Copy or Share buttons, or download it as a .txt file.
Does this work on mobile?
Yes, it works in your phone's browser with no app to install. The candidate dropdown and the keyboard-layout toggle both work with touch input.
Is it free? Do I need to sign up?
Completely free, no account needed. Your text is processed in your browser and autosaved locally — nothing is uploaded to our servers.
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