Online Hebrew Keyboard – Type in Hebrew Instantly
All Keyboards is a free online Hebrew keyboard that lets you type in Hebrew (Hebrew script, right to left) directly in your browser – no software or fonts to install. Type with your own keyboard or click the on-screen keys using the Hebrew – Standard (SI-1452) layout, where each key types the Hebrew letter that sounds like it, or simply speak and let voice typing write Hebrew for you. Copy the text into WhatsApp, email, Word or social media, download it as a file, print it, or translate it in one click.
How to Use the Hebrew Keyboard
- Choose the layout. Keep Keyboard Type on Hebrew – Standard (SI-1452) to type in Hebrew, or switch to English – QWERTY for English. The text box writes from right to left.
- Start typing. Click the keys of the on-screen keyboard with your mouse or finger, or type on your computer keyboard – each key types the Hebrew letter that sounds like its English letter, for example k → ל, b → נ and s → ד.
- Use Shift and Caps Lock for more letters. They switch to the second set of characters – letters with dots and the vowel marks, such as K, I, E and R (Shift + k → K).
- Or type in Roman letters. In English – QWERTY mode, type Hebrew words the way they sound and pick the Hebrew word from the suggestions.
- Type by voice. Click the microphone in the text box and speak in Hebrew – your words appear as Hebrew text (works in Chrome and Edge).
- Save or share your text. Use the toolbar above the text box to start a new text, download it as a .txt file, copy, print, share it on WhatsApp or by email, work in full screen, or translate it into English and other languages.
How Hebrew Letters Join to Make Words
Hebrew is written from right to left, and its letters do not join – each letter stands on its own. Vowels are usually left out; in children's books and poetry they are shown with small dots and lines called niqqud. Five letters have a different shape at the end of a word.
Three rules to remember
- Letters stand apart: ש + ל + ו + ם = שלום (shalom, peace) – press a k u o.
- Final letters: מ becomes ם at the end of a word – מים (mayim, water) – press n h o.
- Vowels are optional: most texts write only consonants: ספר can be sefer (book) or sapar (barber) – press x p r.
Practice words
| Word | Meaning | Letters | Keys to press |
|---|---|---|---|
| בית | house | ב + י + ת | c h , |
| מים | water | מ + י + ם | n h o |
| ספר | book | ס + פ + ר | x p r |
| ישראל | Israel | י + ש + ר + א + ל | h a r t k |
| עברית | Hebrew | ע + ב + ר + י + ת | g c r h , |
| שלום | hello | ש + ל + ו + ם | a k u o |
| אהבה | love | א + ה + ב + ה | t v c v |
Want to learn every letter first? See the complete Hebrew alphabet with pronunciation and examples.
About the Hebrew Language
Hebrew (עברית) is a Semitic language of the Afro-Asiatic family, related to Arabic and Aramaic, and the official language of Israel. It is the language of the Hebrew Bible. For almost 2,000 years Hebrew was used mainly for prayer and study, until it was revived as an everyday spoken language in the late 19th and 20th centuries – a unique case in history. Hebrew is written from right to left in the Hebrew alphabet of 22 letters, which do not join together.
- Script
- Hebrew alphabet (אלפבית עברי), right to left
- Language family
- Semitic (Afro-Asiatic)
- Official status
- Official language of Israel
- Related languages
- Aramaic, Arabic, Phoenician (historical), Amharic
How old is Hebrew?
Hebrew inscriptions go back about 3,000 years, to the 10th century BCE, and most of the Hebrew Bible was written between about 1000 and 200 BCE. Modern Hebrew was revived through the work of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda and others from the 1880s.
How many people speak Hebrew?
About 9 million people speak Hebrew, around 5 million of them as their first language.
Where is Hebrew spoken?
Hebrew is spoken in Israel, and by Jewish communities around the world – in the USA, France, the UK, Canada and elsewhere – who also use it in prayer.
The word שלום (shalom) means peace, and is used for both hello and goodbye.
Common Hebrew Phrases
A greeting and everyday phrases, to see how Hebrew looks. Click a phrase to add it to the text box.
Hebrew Alphabet at a Glance (Alefbet)
The Hebrew alphabet (אלפבית) has 22 letters, all consonants, written from right to left. Five letters have a special form at the end of a word.
Vowel signs ניקוד 8
בַ בָ בֵ בֶ בִ בֹ בֻ בְ
Written as full letters at the start of a word or on their own.
Letters אותיות 22
- Alef to tet
- א ב ג ד ה ו ז ח ט
- Yod to ayin
- י כ ל מ נ ס ע
- Pe to tav
- פ צ ק ר ש ת
Grouped by shape – dots above or below tell the letters of a group apart.
Final letters אותיות סופיות 5
ך ם ן ף ץ
The shape at the end of a word.
Numerals
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Modern Hebrew uses the international digits, written left to right. Letters are also used as numbers in dates and lists: [[א]] = 1, [[ב]] = 2.
Hear every letter and practise reading on the Hebrew alphabet page.
Hebrew Keyboard – Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type in Hebrew?
Click the keys of the on-screen Hebrew – Standard (SI-1452) keyboard, or type on your own keyboard – each key types the Hebrew character shown on it. You can also switch Keyboard Type to English – QWERTY, type Hebrew words in Roman letters and pick the word from the suggestions.
Is the online Hebrew keyboard free?
Yes. The keyboard, translator, typing tutor and image to text tool are free to use, with no sign-up and nothing to install.
Do I need to install Hebrew fonts?
No. The page loads a Unicode font for the Hebrew script, so Hebrew text shows correctly in any modern browser, and the text you copy works in WhatsApp, Word and email.
How many letters does the Hebrew alphabet have?
The Hebrew alphabet has 22 letters, 5 final forms and 0 joining letters. See every letter with its pronunciation on the alphabet page.
Where is Hebrew spoken?
Hebrew is spoken in Israel, and by Jewish communities around the world – in the USA, France, the UK, Canada and elsewhere – who also use it in prayer.
Can I translate Hebrew text?
Yes. Type your text, choose a language next to Translate and press the button – the translator opens with your text translated into English or any other supported language.
Can I type Hebrew by voice?
Yes. Click the microphone in the text box and speak in Hebrew – it works in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.