Free Chrome extension by HyperDAF

Type Urdu in Chrome — Fast, Private, Free

Type Roman Urdu, press Space, get Urdu script — in text fields on most websites, nothing leaves your browser.

Free, no account needed
Works in text fields on most websites
Nothing leaves your browser

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Free · No account needed · No data collected

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Free foreverNo cost, ever
No sign-upInstall and type
No accountNothing to create
Words never leave your deviceProcessed locally
v1.0.0Current version
104 KiBLightweight download
EnglishListing language

Extension settings

Toggle these to see how the extension behaves. These controls work in this demo.

Urdu typingConvert Roman Urdu to Urdu scriptAuto-convert on SpaceConvert when you press the Space keyTyping soundPlay a subtle click on conversionDark popup themeUse dark mode for the popup

Keyboard shortcut:

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DAF Urdu for Chrome

Offered by HyperDAF Official

Version 1.0.0 · Updated May 9, 2026 · 104 KiB · English

Type Urdu in Chrome with a privacy-friendly phonetic keyboard and local Urdu Studio.

Add to Chrome View on Chrome Web Store

Free · No account · No data collected

shukriya → شکریہzindagi → زندگی

Write emails and documents

Type Roman Urdu in Gmail, Google Docs and any document — press Space and your words arrive as Urdu script.

dosti → دوستیkhushi → خوشی

Chat on social media

Reply on Facebook, WhatsApp Web and anywhere you chat, in Urdu, without switching keyboards.

pakistan → پاکستان

Search in Urdu

Type your search in Roman Urdu and read it in Urdu script, right in the search box.

salam → سلامmohabbat → محبتkhushi → خوشی

Learn the Urdu script

See every Roman word become Urdu script as you type — a natural way to learn the alphabet by doing.

01
Install free
Click “Add to Chrome” on the Chrome Web Store, then confirm the browser prompt by clicking “Add extension”.
02
Turn it on
Click the toolbar icon or press Alt + Space.
03
Type Urdu anywhere
Type Roman Urdu, press Space, done.

100% local processing

Your words stay yours

DAF Urdu for Chrome does not collect or use your data. Nothing is sold to third parties, and your preferences never leave your browser.

What the store listing declares

The developer has disclosed that it will not collect or use your data.
Not being sold to third parties.
Not being used or transferred for purposes unrelated to the item’s core functionality.
Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness.

No data collectedNot sold to third parties

Read the DAF Urdu Privacy Policy

Phonetic Typing

Type Roman Urdu and press Space — it converts to Urdu instantly, in text fields on most websites.

Urdu Studio

A clean local editor to write, edit, and manage Urdu text directly in your browser.

Privacy First

No data collection. Everything is processed locally in your browser.

Lightweight & Fast

Just 104 KiB with a clean popup and Alt + Space shortcut.

Beautiful Font

Noto Nastaliq Urdu rendering with a customizable font stack.

Your Preferences

Font, keyboard layout and settings saved locally in your browser.

Text fields on pages

Lets the extension see where you are typing so Roman Urdu can be converted to Urdu script when you press Space. Your text stays in the page and on your device.

Storage on your device

Remembers your on/off state and appearance preferences in your own browser, so the extension works the way you left it.

Read the DAF Urdu Privacy Policy

Coming soon

Smart word predictions

Context-aware Urdu word suggestions as you type, powered by an on-device language model. No cloud needed.

Coming soon

Voice typing

Speak Urdu and watch it appear as text, using your device's built-in speech recognition — fully offline.

Planned

Custom dictionary

Add your own words, names, and phrases. Your personal dictionary stays on your device, in your browser.

Planned

Urdu grammar checker

Gentle suggestions for common Urdu writing mistakes, with explanations — like a patient teacher.

Exploring

Firefox & Edge versions

Bringing DAF Urdu to Firefox and Edge so everyone can type Urdu comfortably, whatever browser they use.

Exploring

Mobile keyboard

A full Android keyboard app with the same phonetic engine and privacy guarantees. Under exploration.

Is it really free?

Yes — free forever, with no account and no premium tier.

Where does it work?

In post boxes, comment sections, search bars, and form fields across the web.

Does it send my typing anywhere?

No. Everything is processed locally in your browser. Read the DAF Urdu Privacy Policy

Which font does it use?

Noto Nastaliq Urdu by default, with a customizable font stack.

How do I install it?

Click “Add to Chrome” on the Chrome Web Store, then confirm the browser prompt by clicking “Add extension”.

Which browsers does it support?

Chrome now. Firefox and Edge versions are being explored — they are not available yet.

How do I turn it off?

Press Alt + Space to toggle Urdu typing, or use the on/off switch in the extension popup.

Where do I get help?

Use the contact form — it opens with the support reason already selected. Contact support

Will it work on every site?

It works in text fields on most websites in Chrome, including Gmail, Facebook, WhatsApp Web and Google Docs.

Does it change my keyboard?

No — your keyboard stays exactly as it is. You keep typing Roman letters; only the converted text appears as Urdu script.

Can I turn it off per site?

No — turning it off is global. Alt + Space or the popup switch turns it off everywhere, and the same way turns it back on. There is no per-site switch described on this page.