Kantipur to Unicode converter

Keys that differ from Preeti

Kantipur shares Preeti's layout, including typing ि before its letter and the reph after its syllable. These keys give different letters:

The Kantipur key table is still being checked against real Kantipur documents; please report anything that converts wrongly.

To see Kantipur text as Nepali letters, the Kantipur font must be installed on the computer that opens the document. Unicode Nepali needs no extra font: phones, computers and browsers already include one.

Known limitations

• English words and ordinary digits inside Preeti text turn into Nepali letters. Fix them after converting, or convert only the Preeti parts.
• A few rare Preeti symbols are still being verified against real documents.

Questions and answers

What is the difference between Kantipur and Preeti?

Both fonts use almost the same keyboard layout, so most text converts the same way. A few keys differ: for example F is the aa sign in Kantipur but chandrabindu in Preeti. Using the right converter avoids those errors.

Can I use the Preeti converter for Kantipur text?

Most words will look right, but letters on the keys that differ will be wrong. Use this converter for documents typed in Kantipur.

Is my document uploaded?

No. The conversion runs in your browser and your text never leaves your device.