The service converts Cyrillic text into Latin script using two main modes: the ICAO standard for international passports and a simplified scheme for creating readable URLs (slugs). It provides a ready-made Latin string that can be copied for filling out web forms or naming files.
When this is useful
A traveler is filling out an online visa application that requires their first and last name in Latin script exactly as in their passport. They enter their data in Cyrillic, select the 'Passport (ICAO)' mode, and compare the result with their document before submitting. A webmaster is preparing an article in Russian and wants to create a clear link for it. They paste the title into the tool, switch to the 'Slug for links' mode, and get a concise Latin URL without unnecessary characters.
Step-by-step instructions
- Type or paste the last name, first name, or any other Russian text into the single input field.
- Below the field, select the desired conversion mode by clicking the corresponding option: for a passport or for creating a link.
- The transliteration result will instantly appear in the adjacent output field.
- Highlight and copy it to the clipboard, or use the dedicated button to download a text file.
How to verify the result
Compare the resulting spelling of your first and last name with your official document if using the ICAO mode, as rare exceptions and discrepancies are possible. When creating a slug, ensure that no spaces or unwanted characters remain in the result and that all words are separated by hyphens. Remember that the tool provides a reference result, and the final decision on spelling for official paperwork is always yours.
Important limitations
The passport transliteration mode is based on generally accepted ICAO recommendations but is not an official service of any government agency and cannot guarantee absolute identity with an actually issued document. The tool processes text locally in your browser without sending personal data to external servers. The slug mode automatically converts the string to lowercase and replaces spaces with hyphens for correct use in addresses.