You can type Arabic here without installing anything or changing a single setting, even if your keyboard shows only Latin letters (لوحة المفاتيح العربية).
Type with your mouse, finger, or keyboard
Click the on-screen keys with your mouse or finger if you don't know the Arabic layout. On a computer you can also type on your own keyboard using the standard Arabic layout, and press Esc to switch that mapping on or off (the tooltip shows "ON / OFF (Escape)"). On a phone or tablet, tap "Load Keyboard" and type on the screen, with no need to change your device's own keyboard. Backspace, Enter, and the space bar work the way you'd expect.
Type by sound (salam → سلام)
Turn on the salam → سلام switch in the toolbar (it starts off), then type a word the way it sounds in Latin letters. A popup lists ranked Arabic spellings: use the arrow keys and press Space or Enter to choose one, or click it. It works word by word, and the ranking is a best guess, not a guarantee. For sounds with no clear Latin match, such as ع, ح, ط, and ء, click the letter directly or use the Shift layer.
Numbers, tashkeel, and punctuation
The number row types Eastern Arabic numerals ١٢٣٤٥٦٧٨٩٠ by default; for the Western digits 1234567890, hold Alt and press the same row. The main layer also has the common hamza forms (ء, ئ, ؤ), taa marbuta (ة), and alif maqsura (ى). Hold Shift for the alef forms أ, إ and آ, the tashkeel marks (type each one right after its letter), and Arabic punctuation: the question mark ؟, comma ،, and semicolon ؛, which face the opposite way to their Latin versions.
Copy, translate, or send your text
When your text is ready, hit Copy (or Ctrl+C / Cmd+C) and paste it anywhere: WhatsApp, a document, a search box. Undo, Redo, Clear, and a right-to-left alignment toggle are in the same toolbar. From this page you can also translate what you wrote, search Google in Arabic, look it up on Wikipedia, or send it as an email. If Word or Outlook flips your Arabic or scrambles lines that mix digits and letters, set the paragraph direction to right-to-left (Ctrl+Shift+Right in Word).
Other layouts and languages
Want a different layout? The menu also offers Arabic (101) and (102) AZERTY for French-keyboard users, Dari for Afghan Persian, and Pashto (FSI). Pick one and the keys change straight away; clicking, your physical keyboard, and typing by sound all keep working.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Arabic keyboard free?
Yes. No installation, sign-up, or download. Open the page and start typing in Arabic right away.
Can I use this Arabic keypad on my phone (iPhone or Android)?
Yes. Tap "Load Keyboard" and use the on-screen keys, or set your phone's own keyboard to Arabic and type into the page. Typing by sound and the Copy button work on mobile too.
Do I need to install an Arabic keyboard on Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android?
Not for this page; it works in your browser. To type Arabic system-wide in every app: Windows → Settings → Time & Language → Language; macOS → System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources; iOS → Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards; Android → Settings → System → Languages & input.
Is transliteration the same as translation?
No. Transliteration rewrites a word's sound in Arabic letters, so salam → سلام is still "salam." Translation changes the meaning into another language. Use the salam → سلام switch to type by sound, and the Translate section for an actual translation.