Download KrutiDev Font Free — TTF Files for Windows and Mac
KrutiDev 010 is the standard Hindi font for government typing exams and legacy office documents in India. Download the original TTF files below for free. Install takes under 3 minutes on Windows or Mac. Verified safe. If you need KrutiDev text on a phone or web platform, convert it to Unicode instead.
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Free for personal and educational use. Pick the version your exam or software asks for — most users need KrutiDev 010.
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Verified by Akshay Verma, Software Developer and Hindi Typing Expert. Mapping cross-checked against 40 CPCT official practice papers, 12 UP district court records, and Rajbhasha Vibhag circulars.
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Which KrutiDev Version Do You Need?
Before downloading, check which version your exam or software requires. Picking the wrong one is the most common mistake.
KrutiDev 010 (Standard Hindi — Use This for Most Cases)
KrutiDev 010 is the government standard for Hindi typing across North and Central India. It is required for CPCT (Madhya Pradesh), UPSSSC (Uttar Pradesh), Rajasthan Patwari, and BPSC (Bihar). If your exam notification says KrutiDev without specifying a number, it means 010. This is the file on this page: KRDEV010.TTF.
KrutiDev 011 (Bold Weight)
KrutiDev 011 is the bold version of KrutiDev 010. Same keyboard layout. Same character mapping. The visual output is heavier and thicker. Used in newspaper headlines and DTP work, not in typing exams. Download: KRDEV011.TTF.
KrutiDev 016 (Wide Spacing)
KrutiDev 016 uses a wider character spacing. Used in formal letterheads and printed certificates. Not required for any government typing exam. Download: KRDEV016.TTF.
KrutiDev 055 (Marathi Standard)
KrutiDev 055 is the version used in Maharashtra government offices and Marathi DTP work. It includes Marathi-specific characters that differ from standard Hindi. Required for Maharashtra state exam candidates. If your exam is Marathi-language, download 055, not 010: KRDEV055.TTF.
| Version | Language | Use Case | Exam Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| KrutiDev 010 | Hindi | Government exams, courts, DTP | CPCT, UPSSSC, Patwari, BPSC |
| KrutiDev 011 | Hindi | Bold print, headlines | Not required for exams |
| KrutiDev 016 | Hindi | Letterheads, certificates | Not required for exams |
| KrutiDev 055 | Marathi | Maharashtra govt, MPSC workflow | Maharashtra state exams |
“For every exam I have seen in our CPCT paper dataset, 40 papers across MP districts, the font specified is KrutiDev 010. Download 010 unless your official notification says otherwise.”
Akshay Verma | Software Developer and Hindi Typing Expert | About UnicodeKruti
How to Install KrutiDev Font on Windows 10 and Windows 11
The process is the same on Windows 10 and Windows 11. The only difference is a security warning that Windows 11 shows more often.
Download the file
Click the Download KrutiDev 010 button above. The file KRDEV010.TTF saves to your Downloads folder. The download takes a few seconds on any connection.
Open your Downloads folder
Press the Windows key and E together. This opens File Explorer. Click Downloads in the left panel. Find KRDEV010.TTF.
Install the font
Right-click on KRDEV010.TTF. Two options appear: Install and Install for all users.
- Choose Install if this is your personal computer and you are the only user.
- Choose Install for all users if you are on a shared computer, an exam-prep lab machine, or if you want the font to appear in all applications, including those run as administrator.
The font installs in under 3 seconds. No progress dialog appears. That is normal.
Handle the SmartScreen warning (Windows 11 only)
Windows 11 sometimes shows a blue dialog that says “Windows protected your PC.” This happens because the font installer file is not a Microsoft-signed application, not because the file is harmful.
Here is what to do:
- Click “More info” inside the blue dialog box. This is a text link, not a button.
- Check that the file name shown in the dialog says KRDEV010.TTF. This confirms you are installing the correct file.
- Click “Run anyway.”
The font installs immediately after this step.
Verify the installation
Open MS Word or Notepad. Click the font name box at the top. Type “Kruti Dev 010” without quotes. If the name appears in the dropdown list, the installation worked. You are ready to type in Hindi.
If the font does not appear, close MS Word completely and reopen it. Restarting the application refreshes the font list.
Key Takeaways
- Use “Install for all users” on shared or lab computers
- The SmartScreen warning on Windows 11 is normal; verify the file name, then click “Run anyway”
- If the font does not appear in Word, close and reopen Word completely
How to Install KrutiDev Font on Mac
Install KrutiDev 010 on macOS with Font Book in under two minutes.
Download the TTF file
Click the Download KrutiDev 010 button above. Save KRDEV010.TTF to your Downloads folder.
Open Font Book
Press Command and Space together. Type “Font Book” and press Enter. Font Book opens.
Add the font
In Font Book, click File in the top menu bar. Select “Add Fonts.” Go to your Downloads folder. Select KRDEV010.TTF. Click Open. The font installs immediately and appears in Font Book under the name Kruti Dev 010.
Verify in the application
Open Pages, Microsoft Word for Mac, or any text editor. Click the font selector. Type “Kruti Dev 010.” Select it. You are now ready to type using the KrutiDev keyboard layout on your Mac.
Note: The KrutiDev keyboard layout on Mac follows the same Remington key positions as on Windows. No separate keyboard driver is needed for standard document typing.
How to Add KrutiDev Font to WPS Office on Android
Android does not allow system-level custom font installation. Standard apps cannot use fonts you download from the web. WPS Office is the one exception because it has its own internal font folder.
Here is how to do it:
- Step 1: Download KRDEV010.TTF on your Android device. Use Chrome and tap the download button on this page. The file saves to your Downloads folder in internal storage.
- Step 2:Open your file manager app. Go to Internal Storage. Find the folder named “fonts” or create one if it does not exist. The path is usually: Internal Storage/fonts/
- Step 3: Move or copy KRDEV010.TTF into that fonts folder.
- Step 4:Open WPS Office. Create a new document. Tap the font selector. Scroll down or search for “Kruti Dev 010.” Select it.
You can now type using KrutiDev in WPS Office on Android.
Important: This method works only in WPS Office. Other Android apps like Google Docs, Canva, or Samsung Notes do not support manual font installation this way. For those apps, convert your KrutiDev text to Unicode using the KrutiDev to Unicode Converter. Unicode works on every Android app by default.
Why Does My Hindi Show as Random English Letters?
This is the most common thing that happens after downloading and installing KrutiDev. You open a document and see text like “Hkkjr” or “ueLrs” instead of Hindi.
This is not a broken file. This is how KrutiDev works.
KrutiDev stores each Hindi letter as a regular English keyboard character. The letter क is stored as k. The word भारत is stored as Hkkjr. Without the KrutiDev font active on your screen, you see the stored English characters instead of Hindi.
There are two situations where this happens:
Situation 1: You opened a KrutiDev document, but the font is not yet installed
Solution: Install KrutiDev 010 using the guide above. Open the document again. Select all the text. Change the font to Kruti Dev 010. The Hindi displays correctly.
Situation 2: You have the font installed, but it is not applied to the text
Solution: Select the text that shows random letters. Go to the font selector in your app. Choose Kruti Dev 010. The Hindi appears immediately.
Situation 3: You received the document on a phone or shared it via WhatsApp
This one cannot be fixed with a font install. Android and iOS do not support KrutiDev font installation at the system level. The only solution is to convert the KrutiDev text to Unicode before sharing. Use the KrutiDev to Unicode Converter. Unicode displays as correct Hindi on every phone without any font.
What to Do After Installing KrutiDev Font
Once KrutiDev 010 is installed, three common tasks follow.
- Convert an existing KrutiDev document to Unicode
If you received a KrutiDev file and need to use the text in Gmail, WhatsApp, or a government web portal, you need to convert it to Unicode. KrutiDev text breaks in all web applications. Use the KrutiDev to Unicode Converter. Paste the text, copy the Unicode output, and paste it wherever you need.
- Convert Unicode text into KrutiDev for exam practice or printing
If you typed in Mangal or Google Input Tools and need KrutiDev output for legacy software or exam practice, use the Unicode to KrutiDev Converter on the homepage.
- Learn the keyboard layout
KrutiDev uses the Remington typewriter layout. The keys do not match standard QWERTY. Before practicing for an exam, review the keyboard chart on the KrutiDev to Unicode Converter page (Remington layout section). Print it and keep it next to your keyboard while learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download the KrutiDev 010 font for free?
Click the Download KrutiDev 010 button at the top of this page. The file is KRDEV010.TTF and is free for personal and educational use. No signup is required.
How do I install KrutiDev font on Windows 10 and Windows 11?
Right-click on the downloaded KRDEV010.TTF file. Click Install or Install for all users. The font installs in under 3 seconds. Open MS Word, type “Kruti Dev 010” in the font search box, and confirm it appears. Full steps are in the guide above.
Why does the KrutiDev font not show in MS Word after installing?
Close MS Word completely before installing the font. After installation, reopen Word. Click the font name box and type “Kruti Dev 010.” If it still does not appear, restart your computer. On Windows 11, use “Install for all users” instead of the basic “Install” option. This resolves the issue in most cases.
Why does KrutiDev font not work on Android or iPhone?
Android and iOS do not allow system-level custom font installation. KrutiDev text shows as random English letters on any phone that does not have the font. The only solution is to convert the KrutiDev text to Unicode before sending it to a phone. Unicode is built into every Android and iOS device by default. Use the KrutiDev to Unicode Converter to do this in seconds.
What is the difference between KrutiDev 010 and KrutiDev 055?
KrutiDev 010 is the Hindi standard used in government typing exams and offices across North and Central India. KrutiDev 055 is the Marathi version used in Maharashtra. If your exam notification says KrutiDev without a number, download 010. If you work in Marathi for the Maharashtra government, download 055. Both files are available on this page.
How do I add the KrutiDev font to MS Word after downloading?
Install the TTF file on your system first using the steps above. Open MS Word after installation. Click the font name box in the Home ribbon. Type “Kruti Dev 010.” It appears in the dropdown list. Select it and start typing in Hindi using the Remington keyboard layout.
Does the KrutiDev font work on WPS Office on Android?
Yes, with a manual step. Download KRDEV010.TTF on your Android device. Copy the file to the “fonts” folder in your phone's internal storage. Open WPS Office, create a document, and select Kruti Dev 010 from the font list. This works only in WPS Office — other Android apps do not support this.
Is the KrutiDev font free to download and use?
KrutiDev 010 is free for personal and educational use. It is widely used without charge across government offices and exam coaching institutes across India. For commercial publishing use, verify the license terms from the original font distributor.
हिंदी में प्रश्न — KrutiDev Font Download
कृतिदेव फॉन्ट कैसे डाउनलोड करें?
इस पेज पर ऊपर दिए गए “Download KrutiDev 010” बटन पर क्लिक करें। KRDEV010.TTF फ़ाइल आपके Downloads फ़ोल्डर में सेव हो जाएगी। इसके बाद फाइल पर राइट-क्लिक करके Install पर क्लिक करें। MS Word खोलें और फॉन्ट लिस्ट में “Kruti Dev 010” सर्च करें।
कृतिदेव फॉन्ट लगाने के बाद हिंदी की जगह अंग्रेजी के अक्षर क्यों दिखते हैं?
कृतिदेव फॉन्ट हिंदी अक्षरों को अंग्रेजी ASCII कोड में स्टोर करता है। बिना कृतिदेव फॉन्ट के, टेक्स्ट अंग्रेजी अक्षरों जैसा दिखता है। MS Word में उस टेक्स्ट को सेलेक्ट करें और फॉन्ट बदलकर “Kruti Dev 010” करें। हिंदी सही तरह दिखने लगेगी।
क्या कृतिदेव फॉन्ट मोबाइल पर काम करता है?
नहीं। Android और iPhone में कृतिदेव फॉन्ट इंस्टॉल नहीं होता। मोबाइल पर टेक्स्ट रैंडम अंग्रेजी अक्षरों में दिखता है। इसका समाधान है: कृतिदेव टेक्स्ट को यूनिकोड में बदलें। यूनिकोड हर मोबाइल पर बिना किसी फॉन्ट के सही हिंदी दिखाता है। इसके लिए KrutiDev to Unicode Converter का उपयोग करें।
References
- Unicode Consortium. Unicode Standard, Version 15.1. Devanagari Block U+0900–U+097F. unicode.org/charts/PDF/U0900.pdf
- CPCT Guidelines. Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board. peb.mp.gov.in
- Department of Official Language. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. rajbhasha.gov.in
- Bureau of Indian Standards. IS 13194:1991 — Keyboard Layout for Indian Languages. bis.gov.in