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Type Urdu by speaking on your Windows PC

Typing Urdu on a laptop usually means learning a new keyboard layout or hunting for letters one by one. Bolo skips all of that. You speak, and Bolo types.

How it works

  1. Install Bolo free from Microsoft Store. It sets itself up, with no account.
  2. Click where you want to type: a WhatsApp chat, a Word document, an email, a search box.
  3. Hold your shortcut and talk. A small character appears to show Bolo is listening.
  4. Let go. Your words appear right where your cursor is.

Urdu script or Roman Urdu: your choice

Some people want proper Urdu script: کل میٹنگ تین بجے ہے. Others write Urdu in English letters: "Kal meeting teen baje hai." Bolo does both. Pick one in the Languages page. For when to use each form, see Roman Urdu vs Urdu script. For a Roman Urdu how-to, see Roman Urdu voice typing on Windows.

Looking for Windows' built-in voice typing instead? See whether Win+H supports Urdu.

Works in every Windows app

If you can type there, Bolo can type there: WhatsApp Desktop, Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail and Outlook in your browser, Teams, Notepad and more.

Mix languages naturally

Pakistani conversation mixes Urdu and English all the time. Bolo is built for that, so you don't have to stop and switch modes in the middle of a sentence.

Private by design

A take is deleted after it is pasted, unless you turn on Keep recordings on this PC. Your voice goes to Groq to be typed. If Groq is unavailable, Bolo can transcribe on your PC. The names and words Bolo learns about you stay on your PC.

What you need

A Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC and a microphone (the one in your laptop is fine).

Get Bolo free on Microsoft Store Direct download (.exe)

The direct .exe is not code-signed, so Windows SmartScreen may show a warning (More info → Run anyway). The Store version is signed and updated by Microsoft.

FAQ

Is Bolo really free?

Yes. Bolo is free on Microsoft Store and doesn't need an account.

Do I need to install an Urdu keyboard?

No. Bolo types the Urdu text for you, so you don't need an Urdu keyboard layout.

Does it work on Windows 10?

Yes, Bolo works on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Does it work offline?

Bolo normally uses Groq online. If Groq is unavailable, it can transcribe on your PC. You can turn that fallback off in Settings.

Can I download it as an .exe?

Yes. The direct .exe on this site is not code-signed, so Windows SmartScreen may show a warning (More info → Run anyway). The Microsoft Store version is signed and updated by Microsoft.

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