How does the Online Tamil Typing software work?

Type English phonetic words (Tanglish) in the editor and press the Spacebar. The tool automatically transliterates it to the best matched Tamil Unicode word using the Google API.

Does it perform English to Tamil translation?

No — it performs transliteration, not translation. It changes the script based on pronunciation. For example, typing 'vanakkam' gives you 'வணக்கம்'. For meaning translation, use our English to Tamil Translation tool.

How do I type special Tamil letters like 'zh' (ழ) or 'L' (ள)?

The phonetic engine handles it naturally. For ழ, type 'zh' (e.g., 'thamizh' -> தமிழ்). For ள, use capital 'L' (e.g., 'uLLa' -> உள்ள).

Is my typed content auto-saved?

Yes! The tool automatically saves your content to your browser's local storage. If your browser closes or crashes, your content will be retained.

Can I type Tamil using my voice?

Yes — click the Mic button in the toolbar and speak in Tamil. It utilizes the Web Speech API. For the best results, use Google Chrome.

Is my data private and secure?

Yes. All your typed content is stored locally in your browser's local storage. Nothing is uploaded to any server. Your work is completely private.

Can I use this tool for TNPSC exam preparation?

Yes, this tool outputs pure Unicode, which is great for digital communication. However, for actual TNPSC Typist exams, you may need to practice on specific typewriter layouts depending on the exam rules.

What is the difference between Unicode and Bamini font?

Unicode (like Latha or Noto) is the modern standard used across the web and smartphones natively. Bamini is an older, non-Unicode layout used largely in legacy DTP, printing, and older typing tests.

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How to Use This English to Tamil Phonetic Typing Software

Note: Transliteration ≠ Translation

This tool performs transliteration — it changes the script from Roman to Tamil based on the sound (Tanglish). Typing "amma" will give you அம்மா. It does not translate the meaning. For word-to-word translation, use our English to Tamil Translation tool →

Click in the Editor: Click anywhere inside the text area above to activate the typing cursor.
Type in Tanglish: Spell out the Tamil words exactly as they sound in English. For example, "vanakkam" becomes வணக்கம், and "thamizh" becomes தமிழ்.
Press Spacebar: Upon pressing the spacebar, the best matching Tamil Unicode word will automatically replace your English text.
View Suggestions: If the default conversion isn't what you meant, press the Backspace key once to reveal up to 5 alternative spellings.
Voice Typing: Click the microphone button on the toolbar and speak clearly in Tamil for hands-free dictated typing.
Export Your Work: Use the convenient buttons on the right side of the toolbar to export your text as a PDF or Word document.

Key Features of Our Online Tamil Typing Tool

We designed this tool to be the most intuitive Tamil typing software available online. Say goodbye to the steep learning curve of legacy Bamini or Tamil99 typewriter layouts:

Smart Tanglish Engine

No need to learn a difficult Tamil keyboard layout. Simply type words as they sound in English (Tanglish), and our intelligent transliteration API converts them to pure Tamil script instantly.

Tamil Voice Typing

Dictate your thoughts naturally in Tamil. Our tool utilizes the Web Speech API to provide highly accurate, real-time speech-to-text. (Works best on the Google Chrome browser).

Auto-Save Reliability

Never lose your work. Your text is automatically saved to your browser's local storage as you type. If your computer shuts down unexpectedly, your content will still be there.

One-Click Export

Done writing? Instantly export your typed Tamil content as a professionally formatted PDF document or a Word (.doc) file for printing or official submission.

Built-in Rich Editor

Use our built-in rich text tools to bold, italicize, underline, or highlight your Tamil text. Perfect for drafting structured reports, emails, or beautiful poetry.

Universal Unicode Output

Generates 100% pure Unicode text (Latha/Noto). Copy and paste your words anywhere — WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, MS Word, or TNPSC forms — without ever seeing broken square boxes.

What Can You Type with This Tamil Typing Software?

Our free online Tamil typing tool is highly versatile and trusted by students, professionals, and content creators alike:

Social Media & Messaging

Type heartfelt Tamil messages for WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. Copy-paste Unicode text directly into any platform to connect with family.

Literature & Poetry

Accurately type Thirukkural, religious texts, poetry (கவிதை), and short stories (கதை) with proper formatting and punctuation.

Govt Exam Preparation

Practice Tamil vocabulary for TNPSC Group 4 (Typist), VAO, Madras High Court, and TNUSRB exams. (Note: Real typing tests require mastering specific layouts like Tamil99).

Official Documents

Draft formal applications (விண்ணப்பம்), business letters, meeting notes, and official Tamil Nadu government correspondence easily.

Lyrics & Content Creation

Are you a YouTuber or musician? Quickly jot down Kollywood song lyrics, video scripts, and social media captions in native Tamil script.

Bilingual Office Work

Type a seamless mix of Tamil and English. Unrecognized English terms pass through unchanged, perfect for modern bilingual communications.

Tamil Alphabet — Script Overview

Tamil is a classical Dravidian language and one of the longest-surviving languages in the world. The Tamil script consists of 12 Vowels (உயிரெழுத்துக்கள்), 18 Consonants (மெய்யெழுத்துக்கள்), 1 special character (ஆய்த எழுத்து), and Grantha consonants used for borrowed words:

Vowels (உயிரெழுத்துக்கள்) — 12 Letters

அ, ஆ, இ, ஈ, உ, ஊ, எ, ஏ, ஐ, ஒ, ஓ, ஔ

Consonants (மெய்யெழுத்துக்கள்) — 18 Letters

க், ங், ச், ஞ், ட், ண், த், ந், ப், ம், ய், ர், ல், வ், ழ், ள், ற், ன்

Grantha Consonants (கிரந்த எழுத்துக்கள்)

ஜ், ஷ், ஸ், ஹ், க்ஷ், ஸ்ரீ

Tamil Numerals (தமிழ் எண்கள்)

English	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Tamil	௦	௧	௨	௩	௪	௫	௬	௭	௮	௯

Note: Consonants combine with vowels to form 216 Uyirmei eluthukkal (உயிர்மெய் எழுத்துக்கள்), bringing the total alphabet to 247 letters.

Tanglish to Tamil Typing Chart — Phonetic Layout

Our intelligent phonetic engine translates your Tanglish keystrokes into Tamil automatically. Here is a basic mapping guide for beginners:

Type	Tamil	Type	Tamil	Type	Tamil
a / aa	அ / ஆ	k	க்	ng	ங்
e / ee	எ / ஏ	ch / c	ச்	nj	ஞ்
i / ii	இ / ஈ	t / T	ட்	N	ண்
o / oo	ஒ / ஓ	th	த்	n / ndh	ந் / ந்ந்
u / uu	உ / ஊ	p	ப்	m	ம்
ai / au	ஐ / ஔ	y	ய்	r	ர்
l	ல்	v	வ்	zh	ழ்
L	ள்	R / tr	ற்	n	ன்
j	ஜ்	sh / s	ஷ் / ஸ்	h / sri	ஹ் / ஸ்ரீ

Pro tip: Case matters for certain letters! Use small 'l' for ல், capital 'L' for ள். Use 'zh' specifically for the classic Tamil ழ sound.

Uyirmei Eluthukkal & Special Modifiers

Tamil has specific rules for combining vowels and consonants (Uyirmei). Our tool makes typing them incredibly simple:

Pure Consonants (Pulli): Type the consonant block without an ending vowel. For example, m → ம், th → த்.
Combined Vowels (Uyirmei): Type the consonant followed by a vowel. For example, ka → க, ki → கி, koo → கூ.
Aytam (ஆய்த எழுத்து): Used rarely but available by typing ak or aq. For example, ehku → எஃகு.
Tricky Combinations: Type nandri → நன்றி, kaadhal → காதல், palli → பள்ளி.

Unicode (Latha) vs Legacy (Bamini / Vanavil) — What's the Difference?

Unicode (This Tool)

The global digital standard. Text typed in Unicode (like Latha or Noto) works perfectly on every phone, laptop, WhatsApp, Gmail, and Google Docs without needing font installation. It is the modern way to communicate in Tamil.

Bamini / Vanavil / TSCII

These are older, legacy ANSI formats based on the Tamil typewriter layout. If you send a Bamini document to someone who hasn't installed the font, they will only see English gibberish. It is strictly used for old DTP printing.

Tamil Typing for TNPSC & Government Exams

Cracking a Tamil Nadu government exam often requires passing a strict Tamil typing test. Here is what you need to know:

Exam Tip

The TNPSC (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission) mandates specific layouts like the Tamil Typewriter layout or Tamil99. While our phonetic (Tanglish) tool is excellent for building vocabulary and writing content, you must practice on a proper Tamil99 or Typewriter layout to pass the actual speed tests.

Exam / Department	Required Skills	Layout Focus
TNPSC Group IV (Typist)	Tamil / English Typing	Tamil Typewriter / Tamil99
Madras High Court	Typing Proficiency	Tamil99 / Typewriter
TNUSRB Police	Language Proficiency	Tamil Vocabulary
TNEB / TANGEDCO	Data Entry	Tamil99 / Unicode

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Type English phonetic words (Tanglish) in the editor and press the Spacebar. The tool automatically fetches the best-matched Tamil Unicode word using the Google API. It uses the same underlying technology as Google Input Tools, without requiring you to install browser extensions.

No — it performs transliteration, not translation. It changes the script, not the meaning. Typing 'vanakkam' gives you 'வணக்கம்' based on the sound. For actual meaning translation, use our English to Tamil Translation tool.

For ழ, type 'zh' (e.g., 'thamizh' -> தமிழ்). For ள, use capital 'L' (e.g., 'uLLa' -> உள்ள). For ண, use capital 'N' (e.g., 'kaN' -> கண்).

Yes! Click the green mic icon in the toolbar and speak clearly in Tamil. It uses the Web Speech API to convert your speech to text. We highly recommend using the Google Chrome browser for voice typing.

You can find it right on this page in the "Tanglish to Tamil Typing Chart" section. It lists the phonetic mapping from English keystrokes to Tamil characters.

Yes. All your typed content is stored locally in your browser's internal storage. Nothing is ever uploaded to any TypingBits server. Your documents are 100% private.

This tool is a *phonetic* (Tanglish) tool. It is excellent for vocabulary building and digital communication. However, TNPSC typing exams usually require you to type on a traditional Tamil Typewriter or Tamil99 layout. Use this tool for general writing, but take speed tests on our layout-specific typing tutor.

Unicode is a modern global font standard that works natively on all digital devices (phones, web browsers, WhatsApp). Bamini is a legacy font that requires manual installation on the computer, strictly used in DTP and printing businesses.

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