How to Install the Kruti Dev 010 Font on Windows, Mac and Linux
Kruti Dev text only looks like Hindi when the Kruti Dev 010 font sits on your computer. Without it, you see English letters like “Hkkjr” or empty boxes. The good news: installing the font takes about a minute.
In this guide, we cover where to get the font safely, how to install it on Windows, Mac and Linux, what to do on a phone, and how to fix the problems people report most often.
Before you start: if you only need to read or share Hindi, you may not need Kruti Dev at all. Our Kruti Dev to Unicode converter turns Kruti Dev text into normal Hindi that works everywhere, with no font to install.
Where to Get the Kruti Dev 010 Font Safely
We do not host or sell Kruti Dev fonts, and we cannot confirm their license terms. So here is how to get a clean copy:
- Ask your office or exam centre first. Many offices and typing institutes keep an approved copy, and that copy matches what they expect.
- If you download it, pick a plain font file. A real font file ends in .ttf or .otf. Inside a .zip, you should find only font files.
- Avoid .exe installers and “font packs” that need a setup program. A font never needs an installer program, and such files can carry unwanted software.
- Check the name after opening the file. The preview window should say Kruti Dev 010. If it shows a different name or number, you have a different version.
Install Kruti Dev 010 on Windows 10 and 11
The simple way
- Find the downloaded .ttf file. If it came in a .zip, right click the .zip and choose Extract All first.
- Double click the .ttf file. A preview window opens.
- Click Install at the top of the window.
- Close and reopen MS Word, so it picks up the new font.
Install for all users (fixes many problems)
Some programs only see fonts installed for every user on the computer. To install it that way, right click the .ttf file and choose Install for all users. On Windows 11, you may need to click Show more options first. You need administrator rights for this.
Drag and drop method
Open Settings, then Personalization, then Fonts, and drag the .ttf file into the box that says “Drag and drop to install”.
Install Kruti Dev 010 on a Mac
- Double click the .ttf file. Font Book opens with a preview.
- Click Install Font.
- If Font Book shows a warning about the font, you can still choose to install it; older fonts like Kruti Dev often trigger these warnings.
- Restart MS Word or Pages before you use the font.
Install Kruti Dev 010 on Linux
- Copy the .ttf file into the folder
~/.local/share/fonts(create the folder if it does not exist). - Open a terminal and run
fc-cache -fto refresh the font list. - Restart LibreOffice, then pick Kruti Dev 010 from the font list.
What About Android Phones and iPhones?
If the recipient needs to read the text across devices, see when to use Unicode instead.
Here is the honest answer: phones are not built for Kruti Dev. Android does not let normal apps add system fonts, and iPhones accept fonts only through font installer apps, where old fonts like Kruti Dev often fail. Google Docs does not offer Kruti Dev either.
So on a phone, use Unicode Hindi instead. Paste any Kruti Dev text into our Kruti Dev to Unicode converter, and it reads correctly on every phone, with nothing to install.
Check That the Font Works
Run this quick test after installing:
- Open MS Word and choose Kruti Dev 010 from the font list.
- Type
Hkkjr. - If you see भारत, the font works.
You can also open our Unicode to Kruti Dev converter. Below the tool, it tells you whether it found the Kruti Dev 010 font on your device, and it shows Kruti Dev text in that font when it does.
Fixes for Common Kruti Dev Font Problems
These problems come up again and again in help forums, so here are the fixes that work:
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Kruti Dev 010 does not appear in Word’s font list | Word was open during the install, or the font is installed only for one user | Close Word fully and reopen it; if needed, install for all users |
| Text shows English letters like Hkkjr | The text still uses another font | Select the text and choose Kruti Dev 010 |
| You see empty boxes | The font is missing or damaged | Uninstall it, restart, and install a fresh copy |
| श or ष types as a different sign | Word turns ‘ and ” into curly quotes | In File, Options, Proofing, AutoCorrect Options, AutoFormat As You Type, untick the smart quotes option |
| Some letters look wrong in only one program | That program handles old fonts differently | Test in Notepad or WordPad; if the text is fine there, check the program’s own font settings |
| Two Kruti Dev fonts with similar names | Different versions installed side by side | Keep only the version your office or exam uses |
How to Remove the Font
On Windows, open Settings, then Personalization, then Fonts, search for Kruti Dev, open it and choose Uninstall. On a Mac, select it in Font Book and press Delete.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kruti Dev 010 font free?
Kruti Dev fonts are widely shared without charge, but we cannot confirm their license terms. If you need it for work, ask your office which copy to use.
Do I need Kruti Dev to use your converter?
No. The converter works without the font. You only need Kruti Dev installed to see Kruti Dev text as Hindi on your own computer.
Why does Kruti Dev text look fine on my computer but not on others?
Because the other computer does not have the font. Convert the text to Unicode before sharing it, and it displays correctly everywhere.
Can I use Kruti Dev in Google Docs?
No. Google Docs does not offer Kruti Dev. Convert your text to Unicode and use a Hindi font that Google Docs supports.
Which keys do I press after installing?
Kruti Dev follows the Remington Gail layout. Our Kruti Dev keyboard layout guide shows every key with a printable chart.
