Quick Start
Converting KrutiDev text to Unicode takes just a few seconds. Follow the steps below:
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Open a KrutiDev document
Open the MS Word, Notepad, or any document that contains text in a KrutiDev font (e.g., KrutiDev 010, 011, 055, etc.). -
Select and copy the text
Use Ctrl+A to select all, then Ctrl+C to copy the KrutiDev text. -
Paste into the Input Box
Click on the "KrutiDev Input" text area on the Converter page and press Ctrl+V. -
Convert the text
If Real-time mode is ON, the Unicode result appears automatically. Otherwise, click the Convert button. -
Copy the Unicode output
Click Copy Output. The Unicode Devanagari text is now on your clipboard, ready to paste into any modern application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which KrutiDev font versions are supported?
Our converter is optimised for the most popular KrutiDev variants — KrutiDev 010, 011, 016, 055, and 080. The core character mapping is the same across all standard KrutiDev fonts, so most text will convert correctly.
Why does some text look wrong after conversion?
KrutiDev uses a purely positional encoding — the same character may represent different glyphs depending on context. Edge cases such as half-characters, special conjuncts (samyuktakshar), and certain rare matras may require manual review. Always proofread important documents after conversion.
Is my text stored on any server?
No. All processing happens 100% in your browser using JavaScript. No text data is ever sent to our servers. Your content is completely private.
Can I convert Unicode back to KrutiDev?
This tool currently supports the KrutiDev → Unicode direction only. Reverse (Unicode → KrutiDev) conversion is planned for a future update.
Does it work on mobile devices?
Yes! The converter is fully responsive and works on Android, iOS, and all modern mobile browsers.
Is there a character limit?
There is no hard character limit imposed by this tool. However, very large documents (hundreds of thousands of characters) may be slow depending on your device. For best performance, convert in chunks if needed.
What should I do after converting?
- Paste the Unicode text into your target application (Google Docs, WordPress, social media, etc.).
- Change the font to a Devanagari-compatible font such as Mangal, Noto Sans Devanagari, or the default system Hindi font.
- Proofread the output, especially conjunct consonants and special characters.
Understanding KrutiDev vs Unicode
KrutiDev Encoding
KrutiDev uses a font-based encoding where English letters are remapped to Hindi glyphs via the font file. This means the underlying file contains English ASCII characters; it only appears as Hindi when rendered with the KrutiDev font. This approach was widely used before Unicode was standardised in India.
Unicode Devanagari
Unicode assigns a unique code point to every character in every language. Devanagari characters
occupy the range U+0900 to U+097F. Unicode
text is self-contained — it displays correctly in any application without any special font required.
Why Unicode is Better
- Works everywhere — browsers, phones, databases, PDFs.
- Searchable and indexable by search engines.
- Copy-paste works natively without font dependency.
- Future-proof — the standard is maintained by the Unicode Consortium.