How do I type long vowels?

Double the vowel letter, so aa gives ಆ, ii gives ಈ and uu gives ಊ.

How do I get the retroflex letters?

Use capital letters: T is ಟ, D is ಡ and N is ಣ, while lowercase gives the dental sounds.

Is this transliteration or translation?

It is transliteration: it converts the sounds you type into Kannada script and does not translate the meaning.

Typing Tools

English to Kannada Typing

Type Kannada phonetically in English letters and convert to Kannada script instantly.

Free foreverRuns in your browserNo sign-up

Type in English letters and see it convert to Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) as you type. For example, namaste becomes ನಮಸ್ತೇ.

Type in English

Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ)

ನಮಸ್ತೇ

About the English to Kannada Typing

English to Kannada Typing lets you write Kannada without a Kannada keyboard. Type the sounds in English letters and the tool converts them to Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) script as you type.

It uses a simple phonetic scheme: double a vowel for its long form and use capital letters for the retroflex sounds. A built-in guide shows the common mappings.

Everything runs in your browser and stays private. Copy the Kannada output and paste it wherever you need it.

Key features

Live phonetic English to Kannada conversion
Kannada script output you can copy in one click
Built-in typing guide
Works offline with no sign-up

How to use

1Type Kannada words using English letters.
2Watch the Kannada script appear live on the right.
3Use Copy or Show typing guide as needed.

Examples

Namaste

Input: namaste

Output: ನಮಸ್ತೇ

Each syllable is written by sound.

Frequently asked questions

How do I type long vowels?: Double the vowel letter, so aa gives ಆ, ii gives ಈ and uu gives ಊ.
How do I get the retroflex letters?: Use capital letters: T is ಟ, D is ಡ and N is ಣ, while lowercase gives the dental sounds.
Is this transliteration or translation?: It is transliteration: it converts the sounds you type into Kannada script and does not translate the meaning.