English → Tamil Transliteration
Type in English using simple rules (a=அ, aa=ஆ, ka=க…). The mapping is approximate.
Tamil Transliteration
Tamil Transliteration lets you type Tamil using ordinary English letters and instantly converts it to Tamil script - phonetic typing for anyone without a Tamil keyboard.
Type Tamil the easy way
Write the way a word sounds in English letters - for example typing "vanakkam" - and it converts to the correct Tamil script as you type. This phonetic approach means you do not need to learn a special Tamil keyboard layout or install anything.
Where it helps
Use it to write Tamil messages, social posts, comments, or documents on a device set up only for English. It is popular with the Tamil diaspora, learners, and anyone who thinks in Tamil sounds but types on a QWERTY keyboard. Copy the converted text into any app. For meanings, try the Tamil Dictionary.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Tamil transliteration work?
You type Tamil words phonetically using English letters, and the tool converts them into Tamil script based on how they sound.
Do I need a Tamil keyboard?
No. That is the point - you type on a normal English keyboard and it produces Tamil script.
Can I copy the Tamil text elsewhere?
Yes. Copy the converted Tamil and paste it into messages, documents, or social media.
Is it useful for learners?
Yes. Beginners can write Tamil by sound while they learn the script.
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