How to type in Kannada 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 Kannada and English, so you can mix English words like names or brands in the same sentence.
Kannada script is closely related to Telugu. Consonant clusters stack the second letter below the first (ottakshara); the tool forms them automatically.
English to Kannada typing examples
| Type this | Get this |
|---|---|
| namaskara | ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ |
| kannada | ಕನ್ನಡ |
| dhanyavadagalu | ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು |
| hegiddira | ಹೇಗಿದ್ದೀರ |
| neeru | ನೀರು |
| shale | ಶಾಲೆ |
| bengaluru | ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು |
| amma | ಅಮ್ಮ |
About Kannada
Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) is written in the Kannada script. About 4.4 crore people in India speak it as their mother tongue (Census 2011), mainly in Karnataka. Karnataka government offices work largely in Kannada, and Nudi and Baraha are well-known Kannada keyboards. Phonetic typing here needs no installation.
Kannada to English, and translation
This page changes the script, not the language: it helps you write Kannada. To change the meaning from one language to another, use English to Kannada translation or Kannada 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 Kannada on my computer?
Use this page: type in English letters and press space to convert. To type Kannada directly in other apps, add the Kannada keyboard in your Windows, Mac or phone language settings.
Is Kannada typing free here?
Yes, free, unlimited and with no sign-up. Your draft is saved in your browser.
Can I copy Kannada 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.