How to type in Odia 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 Odia and English, so you can mix English words like names or brands in the same sentence.
Odia script has round, umbrella-shaped letters. Like Devanagari, vowels after a consonant become matras, which the tool adds as you type.
English to Odia typing examples
| Type this | Get this |
|---|---|
| namaskar | ନମସ୍କାର |
| odisha | ଓଡ଼ିଶା |
| dhanyabad | ଧନ୍ୟବାଦ |
| kemiti achha | କେମିତି ଅଛ |
| paani | ପାଣି |
| odia | ଓଡ଼ିଆ |
| cuttack | କଟକ |
| maa | ମା |
About Odia
Odia (ଓଡ଼ିଆ) is written in the Odia script. About 3.8 crore people in India speak it as their mother tongue (Census 2011), mainly in Odisha. Odisha government work uses Odia, and OSSC and OSSSC posts may require Odia computer knowledge.
Odia to English, and translation
This page changes the script, not the language: it helps you write Odia. To translate Odia text, use the translator and choose Odia in the language list.
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 Odia on my computer?
Use this page: type in English letters and press space to convert. To type Odia directly in other apps, add the Odia keyboard in your Windows, Mac or phone language settings.
Is Odia typing free here?
Yes, free, unlimited and with no sign-up. Your draft is saved in your browser.
Can I copy Odia 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.