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Translate Urdu in a click
To translate Urdu, type or paste your text in the box below – or write it with the on-screen Urdu keyboard – and pick a language. The translation appears instantly, ready to listen to, copy or share. It is free, needs no sign-up and works on any phone or computer.
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How do I translate Urdu to English?
- Enter your Urdu text. Type or paste it into the left box (up to 5,000 characters).
- Choose the language. English is selected for you – pick another language from the buttons or “More”.
- Read the translation. It appears on the right as you type – no button to press.
- Use it. Listen to it, copy it in one click, or share it to WhatsApp and other apps.
How can I type Urdu if my keyboard is in English?
Press Open on-screen keyboard above the translator to open the on-screen Urdu – Phonetic keyboard and click the letters, or type on your own keyboard – each key types the Urdu letter of the Phonetic layout. You can also type Urdu words in English letters on the Urdu keyboard page and pick the word from the suggestions. Or press the microphone and speak Urdu – your words are written for you (Chrome and Edge).
Which languages can I translate Urdu into?
Urdu can be translated into 49 languages here. The most used ones:
- Urdu to English
- Urdu to Hindi
- Urdu to Spanish
- Urdu to Arabic
- Urdu to French
- Urdu to Chinese
- Urdu to Russian
- Urdu to Portuguese
Common Urdu phrases and what they mean
Try the translator with a few everyday phrases:
| Urdu | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| السلام علیکم | as-salāmu ʿalaikum | Hello |
| شکریہ | shukriya | Thank you |
| آپ کیسے ہیں؟ | āp kaise hain? | How are you? |
| آپ کا نام کیا ہے؟ | āp kā nām kyā hai? | What is your name? |
| صبح بخیر | subh bakhair | Good morning |
| پھر ملیں گے | phir milenge | See you again |
How accurate is the Urdu translation?
The translation is made by machine (Google Translate). It is very good for everyday messages, emails and getting the meaning of a text, but it can miss idioms, names and tone. For better results:
- Write short, complete sentences with correct spelling and punctuation.
- Check names, numbers and dates in the result.
- For legal, medical or official documents, ask a professional translator.
- Text typed with old Urdu fonts such as InPage is not Unicode and looks like random English letters to a translator. Retype it with the Urdu keyboard, which always produces Unicode.
Urdu Translator – Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Urdu translator free?
Yes. It is free, with no sign-up and no daily limit. Each translation can be up to 5,000 characters long – split longer texts into parts.
How do I translate English into Urdu?
Open the English translator – it opens with Urdu already chosen as the language to translate into.
Can I hear how the translation sounds?
Yes. Press the speaker button under either box. The voice comes from your device, so the available voices – and whether a language can be read aloud – depend on your phone or computer.
Is my Urdu text saved?
No. We do not store your text. To translate it, your browser sends it to Google Translate, as explained in our Privacy Policy.
Does the translator work offline?
No. Translation needs an internet connection because it is done by Google Translate. Typing with the Urdu keyboard itself works without one once the page has loaded.
Can I translate Urdu text from an image?
Yes. Use Urdu image to text to read the text from a photo or scan, then press Translate to open it here.
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Last updated 14 October 2026