Script Converter — Transliterate Text to World Writing Systems
Convert Latin text to Japanese Katakana, Hiragana, Korean Hangul, Arabic, Devanagari, Thai, Greek, Cyrillic and more with phonetic transliteration.
Script Converter
Transform standard Latin text into 8 major world writing systems including Japanese Katakana, Japanese Hiragana, Korean Hangul, Arabic, Devanagari (Hindi), Thai, Greek, and Cyrillic. Using real-time phonetic transliteration, this tool maps sounds and letters into native scripts dynamically in your browser. It is perfect for learning spelling, styling names, and comparing languages side-by-side.
Supported Writing Systems
The transliteration tool converts Latin inputs based on regional writing system properties:
| Script | Region | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Katakana | Japan | Left-to-Right (LTR) |
| Hiragana | Japan | Left-to-Right (LTR) |
| Hangul | Korea | Left-to-Right (LTR) |
| Arabic | Middle East | Right-to-Left (RTL) |
| Devanagari | India | Left-to-Right (LTR) |
| Thai | Thailand | Left-to-Right (LTR) |
| Greek | Greece | Left-to-Right (LTR) |
| Cyrillic | Eastern Europe / Russia | Left-to-Right (LTR) |
How to Use
- Latin Input: Type or paste your sentences into the input text container on the left panel.
- Select Target Scripts: Toggle target scripts in the grid to display specific writing systems. Click "Select all" to display all 8 scripts.
- Configure Cases & Options: Choose a case mapping (Phonetic, Uppercase, Title Case) and toggle extra display layouts such as letter-spacing, script direction tags, and original Latin romanization.
- Tabs Switching: Toggle between the **Results** list to view full sentences or the **Compare** view to compare words side-by-side.
- Click to Copy: Click on any output card to instantly copy the converted text to your clipboard.
Features
- Phonetic Mapping: Renders letters by matching phonetic sound patterns, facilitating readable outputs in syllable-based systems like Japanese and Korean.
- Full RTL Support: Renders Arabic script properly from right-to-left.
- Side-by-side Comparison: The Compare tab splits your input word-by-word, displaying comparative translations instantly.
FAQs
How does the Script Converter work?
The tool converts Latin text to various world writing systems using phonetic transliteration. Select one or more target scripts, and the text will be converted in real-time.
What scripts are supported?
The tool supports 8 major writing systems: Katakana, Hiragana (Japanese), Hangul (Korean), Arabic, Devanagari (Hindi), Thai, Greek, and Cyrillic.
Is the conversion accurate?
The conversion is phonetic - it maps Latin letters to their closest equivalents in the target script. For syllable-based scripts like Katakana and Hangul, it converts sound-by-sound rather than letter-by-letter.
What is the Compare view?
Compare view shows all selected scripts side-by-side, word by word. This helps you see how the same text looks in different writing systems.
Can I copy the converted text?
Yes, click on any result card to copy the converted text to your clipboard.