Nepali Unicode Typing: Complete Guide

Unicode is a universal character encoding standard that ensures consistent representation of text across platforms. This is especially important for languages like Nepali, which uses the Devanagari script. Typing in Nepali Unicode means using standardized codes, allowing seamless display across websites, documents, and applications.

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Method 1: Using Online Tools for Nepali Unicode Typing

If you prefer not to change your system settings, several online tools allow you to type in Nepali Unicode using transliteration—type in Romanized English, and the tool converts it to Devanagari.

Here are some popular tools:

• Saral Nepali Unicode
  https://nepaliunicode.rat32.com/
  Allows typing in Romanized Nepali and converting Preeti to Unicode.

• Lekhnus – Nepali Unicode Editor
  https://lekhnus.com/
  Online editor for converting English to Nepali Unicode.

• Type Nepali
  https://www.typenepali.com/
  Instant Romanized-to-Nepali Unicode typing.

• Nepali Unicode Converter
  https://www.nepali-unicode.com/
  Includes instant conversion and a virtual Nepali keyboard.

• Easy Nepali Typing
  https://www.easynepalityping.com/

• Barala – Easy Nepali Typing
  https://barala.com.np/nepali-unicode.php

• Nepali Typing Online
  https://nepalityping.org/typing/nepali

• English to Nepali Typing Tool
  https://ilovetyping.com/english-to-nepali-typing

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Method 2: Setting Up Nepali Unicode on Your Computer (Recommended)

For frequent typing, setting up your system with a Nepali keyboard layout is more efficient. Windows 10 and 11 include a built-in Nepali language pack.

1. Go to Settings > Time & Language > Language & Region

2. Under “Preferred languages,” click Add a language

3. Search for Nepali (नेपाली - नेपाल) and click Next > Install

4. If already added, click the three-dot icon > Language Options

5. Under “Keyboards,” click Add a keyboard

6. Choose:

   • Nepali (नेपाल) for Romanized input

   • Hindi Phonetic for phonetic typing like “ma ahile khaana banaudai chhu” → “म अहिले खाना बनाउँदै छु”

7. Use the language indicator in the system tray (bottom-right) to switch keyboards

8. Or press Windows + Spacebar to toggle between installed keyboards

If you're more familiar with the Preeti-style layout, download Nepali Unicode Traditional from this link.

• Extract the file

• Go to the Traditional Nepali Unicode Folder

• Run setup.exe to install

• Then use Windows + Spacebar and choose Nepali (Traditional)

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Method 3: Using Google Input Tools

Google Input Tools is a typing tool developed by Google that supports 90+ languages with transliteration, virtual keyboards, handwriting, and voice input. For example, typing “namaste” will output “नमस्ते”.

It’s available as a Chrome extension and Windows application and works seamlessly across Gmail, Google Docs, and other web platforms.

1. Download it from this link

2. Extract the downloaded file

3. Install both:

   • GoogleInputTools.exe

   • GoogleInputNepali.exe

4. Use the language icon in the system tray to select Nepali (Nepal) – Google Input Tools

5. Or press Windows + Spacebar to switch input methods

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Bonus: Unicode Nepali Fonts

You can download a collection of Unicode-compatible Nepali fonts from This Google Drive Link.