English to Kannada Typing Tool
Type in English, get instant Kannada script output. No special keyboard or installation - works entirely in your browser.
English → Kannada
Quick Type Mode
Enable auto-conversion for faster typing. Just press space to convert words instantly.
Smart Suggestions
Get intelligent word suggestions as you type. Choose the best match for accurate transliteration.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Use Tab and arrow keys to navigate between suggestions quickly and efficiently.
Getting Started:
- 1. Start typing in English in the box above
- 2. See Kannada text appear as you type
- 3. Press Space to see transliteration options
- 4. Use Tab or arrow keys to choose from suggestions
How to Type in Kannada Online
Our English to Kannada typing tool converts your English keyboard input into Kannada script (ಕನ್ನಡ ಲಿಪಿ) in real-time using transliteration. Type Kannada words phonetically - for example, "namaskara" becomes "ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ" and "dhanyavaadagalu" becomes "ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು". Kannada script has 49 letters and uses compound consonants called "ottakshara" (ಒತ್ತಕ್ಷರ). The script's rounded character shapes are distinctive to Karnataka. The tool handles all vowel matras and consonant clusters automatically. Kannada is the official language of Karnataka and is widely used in Bengaluru - India's technology capital.
About Kannada
- Native name: ಕನ್ನಡ
- Script: Kannada script
- Speakers: 50 million
- Regions: Karnataka (India)
- Language family: Dravidian
English to Kannada Script, Text and Keyboard
English to Kannada script
Write the word as it sounds in English letters and it is converted to Kannada script: "namaskara" becomes ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ. This is transliteration, so the sound stays the same. For meaning, use English to Kannada translation.
English to Kannada text
The output is standard Unicode Kannada text. Copy it into WhatsApp, Word, Google Docs, Gmail or Instagram and it displays correctly without any special font.
Online Kannada keyboard
Use it as a Kannada keyboard in any browser on phone or computer, with nothing to install.
Kannada Character Reference
Type these English letters to get the corresponding Kannada characters: See the full Kannada alphabet chart with pronunciation.
Who Uses Kannada Typing?
Government Typing Exam Guide - Kannada
Use this tool to build Kannada script familiarity, then practise on the exam-specific keyboard layout.
KPSC (Karnataka Public Service Commission)
Karnataka Public Service Commission
KGP (Karnataka Government Phonetic) or Nudi layout
30 words per minute
KPSC First Division Assistant, Second Division Assistant, and similar posts require Kannada typing at 30 WPM. Karnataka government offices use the Nudi software with KGP keyboard layout. Build script familiarity here, then practise on Nudi.
KPSC Second Division Assistant (SDA)
Karnataka Government Departments
Nudi KGP layout
35 words per minute
SDA posts may require higher speeds (35 WPM). The Nudi font system is Karnataka's official Kannada typing platform. The KGP layout is phonetic, similar to our tool - learning on this tool transfers well to Nudi KGP.
BBMP / Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike
Nudi / Inscript
25 words per minute
BBMP clerical posts require Kannada typing. Bangalore's municipal government uses Kannada for official documentation. Speed requirements vary by post.