What is English to Tamil typing?
English to Tamil typing lets you write Tamil script with an ordinary English keyboard. Instead of learning a special Tamil keyboard layout, you spell each word with Latin letters and the converter rewrites it in Tamil script. The result is standard Tamil Unicode, so it displays correctly on Facebook, WhatsApp, Gmail, MS Word and every modern phone.
This Tamil 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 Tamil typing online
- Click the first box and type a Tamil word in English letters, e.g. eppadi irukeenga.
- Watch the Tamil box fill in: எப்படி இருக்கீங்க.
- 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 Tamil box directly to fix a letter by hand. Want the meaning in English instead of the script? Use our English translation tools.
Phonetic Tamil typing guide
These examples show how common sounds map to Tamil letters in this Tamil converter:
| You type | You get | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| eppadi irukeenga | எப்படி இருக்கீங்க | How are you? |
| nandri | நன்றி | Thank you |
| kaalai vanakkam | காலை வணக்கம் | Good morning |
| pirantha naal vaazhthukkal | பிறந்த நாள் வாழ்த்துக்கள் | Happy birthday |
| en peyar | என் பெயர் | My name |
| vanakkam | வணக்கம் | Greetings |
Phonetic Tamil keyboard spelling rules
- kh, gh, ch, jh, th, dh, ph, bh give the aspirated letters of Tamil.
- 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 Tamil writing
Copy Tamil 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 Tamil font is needed on the other side.
Download Tamil 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 Tamil typing in WhatsApp, Facebook and email
The WhatsApp and Telegram buttons open a message with your Tamil text already filled in. Print gives a clean page with just your text.
Tamil typing on mobile, iPhone, laptop and PC
This online Tamil 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 Tamil word.
How to type Tamil on Android or iPhone
Open this page in Chrome, Safari or another browser and type Roman Tamil sounds in the first box. Your result appears in the Tamil box, where it can be copied into WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram or Messages. This is a browser tool, not a downloadable Tamil keyboard app, so it does not replace the keyboard across every app on your phone.
Online Tamil typing vs Tamil typing software
A downloadable Tamil typing software can be useful for people who write Tamil all day. This page is designed for quick access: no download, signup or installation is required. It works as an English to Tamil converter for phonetic writing, not as an English-to-Tamil meaning translator. Also try the compact English to Tamil converter version of this tool.
About the Tamil language
Tamil is one of the oldest living languages in the world, spoken by more than 80 million people in Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, Singapore and the diaspora. It has its own ancient script.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type Tamil using an English keyboard?
Spell the Tamil word by its sound in English letters. The tool converts each word automatically; press space to accept it.
Is this Tamil typing tool free?
Yes — free, unlimited and no account needed.
Do I need a Tamil 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 Tamil in MS Word?
Type the sentence here, press Copy and paste the Tamil Unicode text into Word, or use Save .doc to download it directly.