How to type Tamil from English letters
You can write Tamil without a Tamil keyboard by typing phonetically: type the sound of each word in English letters and the Tamil script appears in the box. Try it above, then follow the steps.
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Steps
- Type a Tamil word by sound — for example, “vanakkam” gives வணக்கம்.
- Double a vowel for its long form (“a” vs “aa”) so the right vowel sign is used.
- Check the Tamil output as you type and adjust the spelling for tricky sounds.
- Copy the text and paste it wherever you need it.
Common problems
- A short vowel appears where you wanted a long one.
- Write the long vowel as a double letter — “aa”, “ii”, “uu”.
- Tamil shows as boxes after pasting.
- The destination app is missing a Tamil font. The Unicode text is correct — use a font like Latha or Noto Sans Tamil.
Prefer the plain tool without the guide? Open English-to-Tamil typing or the Tamil typing workspace.
Frequently asked questions
Will the Tamil text work in Word and Google Docs?
Yes. The output is standard Unicode Tamil, so it pastes correctly into Word, Google Docs, email, and messaging apps.