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Old Uyghur Converter and Transliteration
This Old Uyghur converter helps you test transliteration, inspect the script, and generate readable Old Uyghur output from Latin text.
Text conversion area
How to Use the Old Uyghur Converter?
- Type or paste Latin text into the left field.
- The Old Uyghur script is generated automatically in the right field.
- Use the virtual keyboard to type directly in Old Uyghur.
- If the script is not visible, download the Noto Serif Old Uyghur font from the link on the page.
About the Old Uyghur Alphabet
The Old Uyghur alphabet is a writing system used in Central Asia between the 8th and 15th centuries, derived from the Sogdian script. It was written vertically or horizontally from right to left. Originating in the Uyghur Khaganate, this alphabet also formed the basis of Mongolian and Manchu scripts, making it one of the most enduring systems in the Turkic writing tradition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Old Uyghur converter do?
It converts text written in Latin characters into the Old Uyghur alphabet. Vowel harmony, initial aleph doubling, and compound letters are applied automatically.
What does the Old Uyghur keyboard do?
The virtual keyboard lets you type Old Uyghur characters directly by clicking; no special keyboard layout needs to be installed on your computer.
Why can't I see the script?
Old Uyghur characters are not included in most system fonts. Simply download and install the Noto Serif Old Uyghur font using the "download font" link on the page.
Is Old Uyghur the same as Modern Uyghur?
No. Old Uyghur is a historical language and writing system from the 8th–15th centuries. Modern Uyghur is a living Turkic language spoken in Xinjiang today and written in the Arabic alphabet.