How to type in Bengali using an English keyboard
Write the word the way it sounds, in English letters, and press Space. The top suggestion is inserted; click any other suggestion to change it. Ctrl + G switches between Bengali and English, so you can mix English words like names or brands in the same sentence.
Bengali (Bangla) script is used for Bengali and Assamese. Its letters hang from a top line like Devanagari. Common English-style spellings work: ami gives আমি.
English to Bengali typing examples
| Type this | Get this |
|---|---|
| nomoskar | নমস্কার |
| bangla | বাংলা |
| dhonnobad | ধন্যবাদ |
| kemon acho | কেমন আছো |
| ami | আমি |
| jol | জল |
| kolkata | কলকাতা |
| bhalo | ভালো |
About Bengali
Bengali (বাংলা) is written in the Bengali script. About 9.7 crore people in India speak it as their mother tongue (Census 2011), mainly in West Bengal, Tripura and Assam (Barak Valley). West Bengal and Tripura government work uses Bengali, and Avro is a well-known phonetic Bangla keyboard. This page gives the same phonetic style in your browser.
Bengali to English, and translation
This page changes the script, not the language: it helps you write Bengali. To change the meaning from one language to another, use English to Bengali translation or Bengali to English translation.
The text is Unicode, so it works in WhatsApp, Facebook, email, MS Word, Google Docs and government forms. Fonts like Nirmala UI on Windows and Noto Sans on phones display it correctly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type in Bengali on my computer?
Use this page: type in English letters and press space to convert. To type Bengali directly in other apps, add the Bengali keyboard in your Windows, Mac or phone language settings.
Is Bengali typing free here?
Yes, free, unlimited and with no sign-up. Your draft is saved in your browser.
Can I copy Bengali text to WhatsApp?
Yes. Click Copy text and paste it, or use the WhatsApp button to share directly.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Type in the box with your phone keyboard and tap the suggestions.