What is English to Kannada typing?
English to Kannada typing lets you write Kannada script with an ordinary English keyboard. Instead of learning a special Kannada keyboard layout, you spell each word with Latin letters and the converter rewrites it in Kannada script. The result is standard Kannada Unicode, so it displays correctly on Facebook, WhatsApp, Gmail, MS Word and every modern phone.
This Kannada typing page converts on your own device, so letters appear with no delay even on a slow mobile connection. Extra spelling suggestions load underneath the box whenever you are online.
How to use English to Kannada typing online
- Click the first box and type a Kannada word in English letters, e.g. hegiddira.
- Watch the Kannada box fill in: ಹೇಗಿದ್ದೀರ.
- Press space to keep the highlighted word, or tap a different suggestion.
- When finished, press Copy, save the text, or send it straight to WhatsApp or Telegram.
You can also edit the Kannada box directly to fix a letter by hand. Want the meaning in English instead of the script? Use our English translation tools.
Phonetic Kannada typing guide
These examples show how common sounds map to Kannada letters in this Kannada converter:
| You type | You get | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| hegiddira | ಹೇಗಿದ್ದೀರ | How are you? |
| dhanyavada | ಧನ್ಯವಾದ | Thank you |
| shubhodaya | ಶುಭೋದಯ | Good morning |
| huttu habbada shubhashayagalu | ಹುಟ್ಟು ಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು | Happy birthday |
| nanna hesaru | ನನ್ನ ಹೆಸರು | My name |
| namaskara | ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ | Greetings |
Phonetic Kannada keyboard spelling rules
- kh, gh, ch, jh, th, dh, ph, bh give the aspirated letters of Kannada.
- aa gives the long a sound; ee or ii give the long i; oo or uu give the long u.
- Two consonants typed together join into a conjunct automatically.
- Type a space then a full stop to end a sentence with the native full stop.
Copy, download and share your Kannada writing
Copy Kannada Unicode typing
Press Copy and paste anywhere — a Facebook post, a YouTube comment, an email or a school assignment. The text stays in Unicode, so no special Kannada font is needed on the other side.
Download Kannada typing for MS Word
Save .txt creates a plain UTF-8 text file that opens in Notepad or any editor. Save .doc creates a file that opens in Microsoft Word, LibreOffice or Google Docs, handy for letters and applications.
Use Kannada typing in WhatsApp, Facebook and email
The WhatsApp and Telegram buttons open a message with your Kannada text already filled in. Print gives a clean page with just your text.
Kannada typing on mobile, iPhone, laptop and PC
This online Kannada typing tool works in a modern browser on Android phones, iPhone, Windows laptops, Mac computers and tablets. On mobile, tap the English box and use your usual phone keyboard; you do not need to change the device language. On a laptop or PC, type with the physical English keyboard and press the space bar to accept each Kannada word.
How to type Kannada on Android or iPhone
Open this page in Chrome, Safari or another browser and type Roman Kannada sounds in the first box. Your result appears in the Kannada box, where it can be copied into WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram or Messages. This is a browser tool, not a downloadable Kannada keyboard app, so it does not replace the keyboard across every app on your phone.
Online Kannada typing vs Kannada typing software
A downloadable Kannada typing software can be useful for people who write Kannada all day. This page is designed for quick access: no download, signup or installation is required. It works as an English to Kannada converter for phonetic writing, not as an English-to-Kannada meaning translator. Also try the compact English to Kannada converter version of this tool.
About the Kannada language
Kannada is the official language of Karnataka, spoken by around 45 million people. The Kannada script is closely related to Telugu and reads left to right.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type Kannada using an English keyboard?
Spell the Kannada word by its sound in English letters. The tool converts each word automatically; press space to accept it.
Is this Kannada typing tool free?
Yes — free, unlimited and no account needed.
Do I need a Kannada font?
No. The output is Unicode, which every current device already supports.
Is my text saved anywhere?
No. Conversion happens in your browser and nothing is stored on our server. See the privacy policy.
How can I type Kannada in MS Word?
Type the sentence here, press Copy and paste the Kannada Unicode text into Word, or use Save .doc to download it directly.