Download Krutidev Font

Get the official Krutidev 010 font — the most widely used Hindi font in India — completely free.

Krutidev 010 Font Pack

  • Version: Krutidev 010
  • Format: .ttf (TrueType Font)
  • Platform: Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11
  • Size: ~120 KB
  • License: Free for personal & professional use
↓ Download Krutidev 010

ⓘ Download from official government or NIC portals for authenticity.

What is Krutidev Font?

Krutidev is a proprietary Hindi typeface developed by Krishna Softwares, Jaipur. First released in the 1990s, it became the de facto standard for Hindi typing across India long before Unicode support became widespread.

Unlike Unicode fonts such as Mangal, Krutidev maps Hindi characters to ASCII values of the Latin alphabet. A document typed in Krutidev looks like random English characters without the font applied — but renders as correct Hindi when Krutidev is selected.

Despite the rise of Unicode, Krutidev remains mandatory in many Indian government offices, courts, district administrations, regional newspapers, and exam authorities.

🏭 Government & Legal

Used in courts, government forms, official records, and RTI applications across many Indian states.

📰 Print & Publishing

Widely used in regional Hindi newspapers, books, and magazines for layout and printing.

🏫 Education

Required for Hindi typing examinations, government job typing tests, and secretarial courses.

Installation Guide (Windows)

Follow these steps to install Krutidev 010 on your Windows computer:

  1. 1

    Download the Font File

    Download Krutidev010.ttf and save it to your Desktop or Downloads folder.

  2. 2

    Open the Font File

    Double-click the .ttf file. A font preview window will open.

  3. 3

    Click “Install”

    Click the Install button at the top. Windows installs the font automatically. No restart needed.

  4. 4

    Verify Installation

    Open Microsoft Word, type “Kruti” in the font selector — you should see Kruti Dev 010.

  5. 5

    Use with Our Converter

    Go to our converter tool, convert your text, then paste it into your document with Krutidev 010 selected.

💡 Tip: If the font doesn’t appear after installation, close and reopen your application. If it still doesn’t show, restart your computer.

Other Krutidev Variants

Font NameStyleCommon Use
Kruti Dev 010RegularGovernment documents, general use
Kruti Dev 011BoldHeadings, emphasis
Kruti Dev 016RegularNewspapers, publishing
Kruti Dev 020RegularLegal documents
Kruti Dev 040ItalicCreative and editorial use