Convert Persian script into Finglish for readers who do not read Persian
Upload a .txt, Word or Markdown file in Persian script and get the same words in Latin letters: everyday Finglish as people write it in messages, or a scholarly romanization with diacritics such as ā and š. It does not translate; the text stays Persian. The first part is free without an account; up to about 200 pages is $5.
- Everyday spelling ("salam, chetori?") or scholarly romanization with diacritics
- The same spelling rules applied to the whole text
- Line breaks kept: poems and lyrics stay line for line
- Word files switched from right to left to left to right
- Names you list kept as you write them
Who needs Persian in Latin letters
Children of Persian-speaking families often speak Persian but never learned the script. Singers learning a Persian song, actors with Persian lines, and students in their first year read Latin letters faster. For all of them, a Finglish version of a long text, written consistently, is more useful than a translation, because the words stay Persian.
Choose everyday style for casual reading: it follows the way people write Persian in messages, without special characters. Choose scholarly style for study or publication: long vowels and certain consonants are marked with diacritics, consistently through the text.
Pronunciation, not just letters
Persian script usually leaves short vowels unwritten, so converting it means knowing how a word is pronounced. The model writes the common modern Tehrani pronunciation. For names and words with a known Latin spelling, such as a person's name in their passport, list them under "Never change" in that spelling.
Typical texts
- Poems by Hafez, Rumi or Forough for reading aloud
- Song lyrics for practice and karaoke
- Family letters for relatives who cannot read the script
- Lines in a play or film for actors
How the tool works, what it costs and how your files are handled is on the Transliterate Text page; prices for every tool are on the pricing page.
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Questions and answers
Is this a translation into English?
No. The words stay Persian, written in Latin letters. Use a translator if you need the meaning in English.
Which romanization does scholarly style use?
A consistent academic style with diacritics for long vowels and certain consonants. If you follow a specific standard, check the first part and adjust with the glossary.
Can I convert a Word file?
Yes. The .docx comes back with the same layout, switched to left to right.
What does it cost?
$5, paid once, for up to about 200 pages. A text of up to 40 paragraphs is free in full.