Typing Tools
English to Tamil Typing
Type Tamil phonetically in English letters and convert to Tamil script instantly.
Free foreverRuns in your browserNo sign-up
Type in English letters and see it convert to Tamil (தமிழ்) as you type. For example, vaNakkam becomes வணக்கம்.
Tamil (தமிழ்)
வணக்கம்
About the English to Tamil Typing
English to Tamil Typing lets you write Tamil without a Tamil keyboard. Type the sounds in English letters and the tool converts them to Tamil (தமிழ்) script as you type.
Tamil does not distinguish the aspirated and voiced consonants that other Indian scripts do, so k, kh, g and gh all map to க and the reader knows the sound from context. Double a vowel for its long form.
Everything runs in your browser and stays private. Copy the Tamil output and paste it wherever you need it.
Key features
- Live phonetic English to Tamil conversion
- Tamil script output you can copy in one click
- Built-in typing guide
- Works offline with no sign-up
How to use
- 1Type Tamil words using English letters.
- 2Watch the Tamil script appear live on the right.
- 3Use Copy or Show typing guide as needed.
Examples
Vanakkam
Input:
vanakkamOutput:
வனக்கம்Written by sound to spell the Tamil greeting.
Frequently asked questions
- Why do k and g give the same letter?
- Tamil uses one letter க for the ka and ga sounds; the correct sound is understood from the word, which is normal in Tamil.
- How do I type long vowels?
- Double the vowel letter, so aa gives ஆ, ii gives ஈ and uu gives ஊ.
- Is this transliteration or translation?
- It is transliteration: it converts the sounds you type into Tamil script and does not translate the meaning.