Urdu to Roman Urdu Converter
Paste or type Urdu script (اردو) below and get it instantly in Roman Urdu — Urdu written in English letters, like "Aap kaise hain?". Useful for sending messages to friends and family who can't read Urdu script, writing Instagram or YouTube captions, or reading Urdu text when you only know the English alphabet.
Words not in our dictionary are converted with AI.
Want to go the other way? Use our Roman Urdu to Urdu converter to turn "kya haal hai" into "کیا حال ہے".
How to Convert Urdu to Roman Urdu
- Type or paste your Urdu text into the "Enter Urdu text" box.
- The Roman Urdu version appears instantly in the box below it.
- Click "Copy Roman Urdu" to paste it anywhere, or "Share on WhatsApp" to send it straight to a chat.
Urdu to Roman Urdu Examples
| Urdu | Roman Urdu |
|---|---|
| آپ کیسے ہیں؟ | Aap kaise hain? |
| کیا حال ہے؟ | Kya haal hai? |
| مجھے آپ سے بہت محبت ہے | Mujhe aap se bohat mohabbat hai |
| وہ کام کر رہا تھا | Wo kaam kar raha tha |
| عید مبارک ہو | Eid mubarak ho |
| شکریہ | Shukriya |
Why Convert Urdu Script to Roman Urdu?
Millions of Pakistanis read and write Urdu every day, but a large number of people — especially overseas Pakistanis, children growing up abroad, and many young people who type mostly on English keyboards — are more comfortable reading Urdu in English letters. Converting Urdu script to Roman Urdu lets you share the same message with everyone.
It is also handy for social media. Captions, comments and bios written in Roman Urdu are easier to search and type, and they display correctly on every phone. If you found a beautiful line of poetry or a message in Urdu script, you can convert it and share it in Roman Urdu in seconds.
A Note on Roman Urdu Spelling
Roman Urdu has no official spelling, so the same word is often written in several ways: "bohat", "bahut" and "bht" all mean بہت. Our converter uses the clearest common spelling so the result is easy for anyone to read. Learn more in our beginner's guide to Roman Urdu and our list of 50 common Roman Urdu words.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Urdu to Roman Urdu converter?
It is a tool that rewrites Urdu script (اردو) in English letters. For example, "آپ کیسے ہیں" becomes "Aap kaise hain". The words and language stay the same — only the alphabet changes, so anyone who reads English letters can read it.
Is this the same as translating Urdu to English?
No. Translation changes the language ("آپ کیسے ہیں" → "How are you"). Transliteration keeps the Urdu words and only changes the script ("آپ کیسے ہیں" → "Aap kaise hain"). This tool does transliteration.
How accurate is the conversion?
Common words come from our dictionary of thousands of everyday Urdu words, so they are converted instantly. Names, rare words and new words that are not in the dictionary are converted with AI. Roman Urdu has no single official spelling, so you may see "bohat" where someone else writes "bahut" — both are correct.
Can I paste Urdu text from WhatsApp, Facebook or a Word file?
Yes. Copy Urdu text from any app, paste it into the box above, and the Roman Urdu version appears immediately. Urdu punctuation is converted too: ؟ becomes ?, ، becomes a comma and ۔ becomes a full stop.
Is the Urdu to Roman Urdu converter free?
Yes, it is completely free, needs no sign-up, and works on mobile and desktop.