Mangal to Krutidev Converter
Convert Hindi text in Mangal font to Krutidev 010 online for free. Paste directly from Word and get output ready for software and printers that require Krutidev.
About this tool
This tool converts Hindi text typed in Mangal font — the default Devanagari font on Windows — to Krutidev 010 encoding. Since Mangal stores text in standard Unicode, any content typed in Word, WordPad, Outlook, browsers, or other Windows applications using this font can be converted directly to Krutidev without data loss. The conversion is primarily useful when text was written in a modern environment (Word with Mangal) but needs to be delivered to a legacy destination that still requires Krutidev: print shops, industrial printers, old administrative forms, and legacy publishing software. The ikar (ि) and reph (र्) characters are automatically repositioned to the correct encoding order for the Krutidev font. All processing is done entirely in your browser.
Features
When to Convert Mangal to Krutidev
This conversion is the natural path for anyone who types Hindi in a Windows environment using the default Mangal font but needs to deliver the result to a system, print partner, or office that still operates in Krutidev.
Word Documents for Government Systems
Civil servants, secretaries, and typists who produce letters, memos, and minutes in Word with Mangal font but need to submit content to legacy administrative systems that only accept Krutidev. Convert before pasting into the system field.
Sending to Print Shops and Printers
Traditional print shops and printing partners in India often require Krutidev files. If the material was written in Word with Mangal, convert the text before finalizing the artwork to avoid rework at the pre-press stage.
Migrating Old Word Files
Documents archived in Word using Mangal can be converted to Krutidev when the destination is an editorial, graphic, or administrative workflow that has standardized on the legacy font as input.
Compatibility with Publishing Software
Editors like PageMaker, QuarkXPress, and older versions of InDesign with pre-Unicode templates expect Krutidev. If the text was drafted in Word, the conversion delivers it ready to paste into the editorial workflow.
How to Apply the Krutidev Font in Your Target Software
After copying the output, you need to apply the Krutidev 010 font in the target software for the Devanagari glyphs to display correctly. Here is how to do it in each tool.
- Microsoft Word: Paste the text, select it, and change the font to Krutidev 010 (or Kruti Dev 010) in the font selector. If the font does not appear in the list, install it on Windows first — download the .ttf file and right-click > Install.
- LibreOffice / OpenOffice: Paste the text, select it, and assign the Krutidev 010 font via Format > Character. The font must be installed on the operating system.
- Google Docs: Google Docs only renders fonts from its own library. To view Krutidev in Docs, download the document as .docx, open it in Word, and apply the font locally.
- InDesign, CorelDRAW, Photoshop: Paste the text using the Text tool, select all content, and change the font to Krutidev 010 in the Character panel or property bar. In all cases, the font must be installed locally.
How to Use
Paste the text from Word
Copy the Hindi content from your Word document, Outlook, or any other app using Mangal font and paste it into the input area.
Check the result
The Krutidev text is generated automatically. It appears as Latin characters — this is the expected encoding behavior.
Copy and apply the font
Click copy and paste into your target software. Select the pasted text and apply the Krutidev 010 font for the Devanagari to render correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mangal is a modern Devanagari font based on Unicode, included by default in Windows. When you type Hindi in Mangal, the text is stored at standard Unicode code points — working on any device, browser, and operating system, even without Mangal installed. Krutidev is a legacy font predating Unicode, mapping Devanagari glyphs onto ASCII characters: the text is only visually readable with the Krutidev font installed and applied. In short: Mangal stores Unicode (universal); Krutidev stores ASCII (font-dependent). Converting between the two is, in practice, a conversion between encodings.
On Windows, go to Settings > Time & Language > Language and add the 'Hindi (India)' pack. After that, simply switch the keyboard to Hindi (Windows + Space shortcut) and type normally in Word — the system uses Mangal as the default Devanagari font. You can also install more familiar layouts such as Inscript or Remington, depending on your typing preference.
No. Krutidev is an ASCII encoding: each Devanagari glyph is mapped onto a Latin character position. The text is correct — simply paste it into your target software and apply the Krutidev 010 font for the Hindi glyphs to render visually.
The Krutidev 010 font is distributed free of charge by various Indian typography portals and official sites of historical suppliers of the family. Search for 'Krutidev 010 font download' from trusted sources (preferably HTTPS sites, without additional executable installers). After downloading the .ttf file, right-click and select 'Install' to make it available in Word and other applications.
Whenever the text was typed in a modern environment (Word, Outlook, browser) using Mangal, but the destination requires Krutidev: traditional print shops, industrial printers, legacy administrative systems, internal forms from old government agencies, and publishing editors like PageMaker and QuarkXPress configured with pre-Unicode templates.
No. All conversion is processed locally in your browser using JavaScript. The text is not sent to any server, is not logged, and cannot be accessed by us or any third party. It is safe to convert confidential content, internal documents, and sensitive materials.