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Old Turkic Converter and Keyboard
Use this Old Turkic converter for Orkhon transliteration, Old Turkic writing practice, and quick access to a virtual keyboard.
Text conversion workspace
How to Use the Old Turkic Converter
- Type or paste your Latin-script text into the left field.
- The Old Turkic (Orkhon) output appears automatically on the right.
- Use the virtual keyboard to type Göktürk characters directly.
- If characters don't display, download the Old Turkic font via the link above.
About the Old Turkic Alphabet
The Old Turkic alphabet — also called the Orkhon alphabet or Göktürk script — was used across Central Asia during the 6th–8th centuries. Named after the Orkhon inscriptions in Mongolia, it is written right-to-left and consists of 38 characters. It is one of the earliest attested Turkic writing systems and is closely associated with the Göktürk Khaganate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Old Turkic converter do?
It transliterates Latin-script text into the Old Turkic (Orkhon) alphabet. It is designed for students, researchers, and anyone curious about ancient Turkic writing.
What is the virtual Old Turkic keyboard for?
The on-screen keyboard lets you click individual Göktürk characters to compose text without installing any special keyboard layout on your device.
Why are the characters not showing up?
Old Turkic characters are not included in most default system fonts. Download and install the Göktürk font using the link provided at the top of the tool.
Are "Old Turkic" and "Orkhon alphabet" the same thing?
Yes. Both terms refer to the same writing system. "Orkhon alphabet" comes from the Orkhon River inscriptions in Mongolia; "Old Turkic" or "Göktürk script" refers to the same system as used by the Göktürk Khaganate.