Tool description

This free Arabic transliteration tool is an Arabic to English letters converter that transforms Arabic text into Latin characters and vice versa using the IJMES (International Journal of Middle East Studies) standard. Perfect for learning how to spell Arabic names in English, it uses phonetic transcription rules to accurately represent Arabic sounds in the Latin alphabet, making Arabic text more accessible to non-Arabic speakers.

Important Notes:

  • Arabic to Latin conversion works best with fully vocalized (with diacritics) Arabic text
  • Latin to Arabic conversion requires IJMES-compliant Latin text with special characters (e.g., ṭ, ḥ, ʿ, ā, ī, ū)

Features

  • Free Arabic transliteration: Convert text between Arabic and English letters at no cost
  • Bidirectional conversion: Arabic to English letters converter and English to Arabic
  • Auto-detection: Automatically detects the script (Arabic or Latin) and converts accordingly
  • Manual mode selection: Choose specific conversion direction if needed
  • IJMES Standard: Uses the widely-recognized International Journal of Middle East Studies transliteration standard
  • Real-time conversion: See results instantly as you type
  • Preserves text structure: Maintains spacing and punctuation

Use Cases

  • Language learning: Help students learn Arabic pronunciation through Latin transcription
  • Spell Arabic names in English: Accurately convert and spell Arabic names using English letters
  • Academic research: Transcribe Arabic texts for linguistic analysis
  • Translation assistance: Create phonetic guides for proper pronunciation
  • Data processing: Convert Arabic names and terms for databases that don't support Arabic characters
  • Communication: Share Arabic text with people who cannot read Arabic script using this Arabic to English letters converter
  • Document preparation: Create transliterated versions of Arabic content for international audiences