KrutiDev to Unicode Converter

What is KrutiDev? A Complete Guide to Hindi Font Conversion

KrutiDev (also written as Kruti Dev) is one of the most iconic and widely-used legacy Hindi font families in India. Created in the 1990s, KrutiDev works by mapping Hindi Devanagari glyphs to standard ASCII characters — meaning when you press a key on your keyboard, a completely different Devanagari character is displayed depending on the font variant. Font variants like KrutiDev 010, 011, 016, 030, 055 and 080 remain deeply embedded in millions of government offices, newspapers, publishing houses, and educational institutions across India and Nepal.

The challenge with KrutiDev is that its text is not real language data — it is an illusion created by the font renderer. Behind the scenes, a KrutiDev document actually stores English ASCII characters. If someone without the exact font opens that file, it appears as garbled English text. This is the core problem that our KrutiDev to Unicode Converter solves instantly.

Why Unicode is the Right Standard for Hindi

Unicode is the global standard for text encoding. Every Devanagari character — from अ to ज्ञ — has a unique code point recognised by all devices, operating systems, browsers, and applications worldwide. Unlike KrutiDev, Unicode Hindi text:

• Displays correctly on any device without font installation
• Is searchable and indexable by Google and all major search engines
• Works natively in WhatsApp, social media, email and mobile apps
• Is fully compatible with Google Docs, Microsoft Word and cloud editors
• Supports text-to-speech, machine translation and accessibility tools
• Is the required format for Indian government digital portals and Unicode databases

Our Complete Suite of Free Hindi Font Converter Tools

KrutiDevToUnicode.info provides six free, browser-based converter tools that cover every common Hindi font conversion need. Every tool runs entirely on your device — no server, no account, and absolutely no data collection.

1. KrutiDev to Unicode Converter

The flagship tool on this website. Paste any text typed or exported from a KrutiDev font (any variant from 010 to 080) and instantly get clean, standard Unicode Devanagari output. The converter uses a greedy longest-match algorithm to handle every multi-character conjunct in the KrutiDev charset — including matras, half-forms, and complex ligatures. Ideal for journalists, government clerks, publishers, and digital archivists converting decades of Hindi content. Try KrutiDev → Unicode

2. Unicode to KrutiDev Converter

The reverse direction: convert modern Unicode Devanagari text back to KrutiDev encoding. This is essential when you need to print on a legacy printer that only understands KrutiDev, send content to an organisation still using older desktop publishing software, or prepare text for court-filing systems that mandate KrutiDev font encoding. Try Unicode → KrutiDev

3. Preeti to Unicode Converter

Preeti is the dominant legacy Devanagari font in Nepal and is also widely used across North India. Like KrutiDev, Preeti maps Devanagari glyphs to ASCII positions — but with a completely different keyboard layout. The Preeti character set differs meaningfully from KrutiDev — for example, vowel matras sit on different keys, and certain conjuncts are encoded differently. Our dedicated Preeti to Unicode tool handles the full Preeti character map, ensuring accurate conversion without character confusion.

4. Unicode to Preeti Converter

Need to reverse-convert? Our Unicode to Preeti converter takes modern Devanagari Unicode text and encodes it back into Preeti font format. This is commonly needed in Nepali publishing workflows, older Nepali government systems, and organisations that receive digital Unicode content but need to typeset in Preeti for print.

5. KrutiDev to Mangal Converter

Mangal is a Unicode Devanagari font bundled with every copy of Microsoft Windows. It is the government-mandated font for Hindi typing tests across India and used universally in official e-forms, UPSC/SSC examinations, and court submissions. Since Mangal is a Unicode font, our KrutiDev to Mangal converter delivers standard Unicode Devanagari output — rendering beautifully in Mangal inside Microsoft Word or government portal forms.

6. Mangal to KrutiDev Converter

The reverse of the tool above: our Mangal to KrutiDev converter converts modern Mangal Unicode text back to legacy KrutiDev encoding. This is needed when content from a modern Unicode source must be reproduced in a KrutiDev-based legacy workflow — for example, older government district offices, traditional print shops, or archived newspapers that still rely on KrutiDev-compatible typesetting software.

Features Shared Across All Six Converter Tools

• Real-time Mode: Toggle on real-time conversion to see the output update as you type — no need to click Convert separately.
• One-click Copy: Instantly copy the converted output to your clipboard.
• Download as Word (.doc): Export converted Devanagari text as a Microsoft Word file with correct Unicode font embedding — ready to open in MS Word or LibreOffice.
• Live Character & Word Count: Statistics update as you type.
• Clear Button: Reset both input and output panes with one click.
• 100% Browser-based: All conversion runs in JavaScript locally. Your text never leaves your device — no server, no logging, no API.
• Fully Responsive: Works perfectly on mobile, tablet, and desktop.
• No Login Required: All six tools are free, no account needed.

How to Convert in 3 Simple Steps

1. Open the Right Converter & Paste Your Text
   Choose the converter matching your source font (KrutiDev / Preeti / Mangal / Unicode) and paste or type your text into the left input box.
2. Click Convert or Enable Real-time
   Press the Convert button or toggle Real-time mode — the Unicode / encoded output appears instantly in the right pane.
3. Copy, Download or Share
   Use Copy Output to paste the text anywhere you need, or hit Download Word to save a .doc file directly to your computer.

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