Chat in English letters.
Write in Telugu.
Use the Tenglish you already know. LipiON turns your words into Telugu, so you can start without learning a new keyboard layout.
THINNAVAతిన్నావా
For everyday Telugu, writing & design A little easier. A lot more Telugu.
Tenglish in.
Telugu ON.
Type Tenglish. Get Telugu
directly in the font you love.
Tenglish means Telugu words written with English letters. Use the way you already chat, or your familiar Telugu keyboard layout, in supported desktop apps.
Made for Windows & Mac · Version 4.0
Your words, in Telugu.
English letters
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YOU SEENON-UNICODE · PRIYAANKA
తిన్నావా
One verified sample. This preview does not control the desktop app.
Your classic Telugu fonts. Your everyday Tenglish.Type directly in supported non-Unicode fonts — no new keyboard to learn.
Keep your font.
Change how you type.
Change how you type.
Type in English letters.
Get Telugu text.
Modern or classic fonts.
One typing companion.
Stay in your document.
Type where you work.
FOR DESIGNERS, VIDEO EDITORS & DTP TEAMS
Works with your creative apps.
Write Telugu in the tools you already use for design, video editing and publishing.
Design
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
CorelDRAW
Video editing
Premiere Pro
After Effects
DaVinci Resolve
Final Cut Pro
Wondershare Filmora
Avid Media Composer
DTP & documents
QuarkXPress
PageMaker
Microsoft Word
Choose a compatible Telugu font and the matching Unicode or non-Unicode output for your application. Font & setup guide
Application names and logos identify their respective products. LipiON is independent and is not endorsed by these companies.
The font you want. The typing you know.
Non-Unicode fonts.
No new keyboard to learn.
You don’t need to learn a traditional keyboard layout to use a supported non-Unicode Telugu font. Type naturally in Tenglish and let LipiON handle the font’s character mapping.
Already know the layout? Keep using it. Both ways are available.
Try the two font previewsA familiar way for everyone
Your words.
Your way to type.
New to Telugu typing, or doing it for years?
LipiON has a place for both.
Chat in English letters.
Know the layout?
Make yourself at home.
Keep using the supported Telugu keyboard layout you’re comfortable with. Work in Unicode or compatible non-Unicode fonts.
For experienced typists & publishing teamsA typing companion, with a converter too
Made for the way
you work with Telugu.
Tenglish typing
Write Telugu words with English letters. Start with the typing style you already use in chats.
Classic Telugu fonts
Type directly in compatible non-Unicode fonts, with the required mapping handled by LipiON.
Modern Unicode text
Create standard Telugu text for supported documents and everyday text fields.
Direct desktop typing
Stay inside your supported design or document app while you write. Photoshop is one of the supported workflows.
A quick switch to English
Use the desktop mode controls or F12 to switch between your selected Telugu mode and normal English typing.
Convert existing text
Move between Unicode and compatible non-Unicode formats, with a larger window for reviewing articles.
Old favourites. New possibilities.
Choose your font.
Keep creating.
Unicode stores actual Telugu characters, making it the usual choice for modern documents and messages.
Non-Unicode fonts use their own character mappings. They need a compatible app and the correct font selected. LipiON handles that mapping for supported fonts.
See supported fonts and applicationsMODERN UNICODEFor documents & everyday Telugu
Unicodeఅక్షరానికి
కొత్త ఆరంభం.
కొత్త ఆరంభం.
Rendered in Anek Telugu
Working with a classic font?
Priyaanka is one of the supported non-Unicode font workflows.
Less setup. More writing.
Open. Choose. Type.
A few small steps,
and you’re ready to write.
Turn LipiON on
Open the app and choose Tenglish or the supported Telugu keyboard layout.
Choose your font
Open your document and select a supported font. Match the output mode to your work.
Start typing Telugu
Write directly in your supported application. Switch to English whenever you need it.
Fewer interruptions
Stay with your words.
Stay in your workflow.
Direct typing can remove the repeated
conversion step in supported workflows.
Preparing text in another tool
- Prepare your Telugu text.
- Copy it into a conversion tool.
- Convert and copy the result.
- Return to your document and paste.
The steps vary by person, font and application.
Write where you’re working
- Turn LipiON on and choose your input.
- Select a supported font and output mode.
- Type directly in your supported app.
Keep the converter for text you already have.
Behind the words
You type naturally.
LipiON handles the complexity.
01 / YOUR INPUT
Tenglish or familiar keys
Use the typing method you prefer.
02 / LIPION
The right text format
Turn words into Telugu and map supported fonts.
03 / YOUR DOCUMENT
Telugu in your font
See the result in your supported application.
Original text
తెలుగు అక్షరాలుConverted text
తెలుగు అక్షరాలుAlready have the text?
There’s a converter, too.
Move existing text between Unicode and compatible non-Unicode formats. Review both versions side by side, then copy or save your result.
Working with a long article? The larger converter window gives you room. Always keep your original and check mixed English–Telugu text.
Know what works
In Photoshop.
And beyond.
Designed and verified for Photoshop and Word on Mac, plus popular design and publishing applications on Windows.
See the supported versions and fontsDesign & publishing
Supported font workflows let you type directly in the application. Compatibility is specific to the app version, font and operating system.
Documents & everyday text
Use Unicode for modern documents and ordinary text fields. Use non-Unicode only where a compatible font can be selected.
Version 4.0 is ready for distribution across supported applications and configurations.
See Photoshop typing preview
For people who work with Telugu
From a first draft
to the final design.
Designers & print teams
Graphic designers, social-media designers, invitation makers, print shops, studios and agencies preparing Telugu text for their layouts.
Writers & publishing teams
DTP operators, newspapers, publishers, content creators and video editors preparing Telugu text for supported workflows.
Experienced typists & new users
Keep using the supported layout you know, or start with Tenglish for everyday writing. Neither method is compulsory.
A few things to know
Good questions.
Simple answers.
New to the terms? Start here.
For exact versions and fonts, use the compatibility guide.
What is LipiON?
LipiON is a desktop Telugu typing utility with a built-in text converter. Type in Tenglish or the supported Telugu keyboard layout, and use Unicode or compatible non-Unicode output in supported applications.
What is Tenglish?
Tenglish is Telugu written using English letters, just as many people type in chats. LipiON turns those spellings into Telugu.
Do I need to learn a traditional Telugu keyboard?
No. Choose Tenglish and use English letters. The traditional layout is optional for people who already know it.
Can I type directly in Photoshop?
Yes, Photoshop supports Anek Telugu Unicode and Priyaanka non-Unicode output. Older versions on Windows also support Priyaanka legacy output. Check the compatibility guide for setup details.
Can I use classic non-Unicode Telugu fonts?
Yes, for selected supported fonts in compatible applications. Priyaanka is one of the supported workflows. The correct font must be selected in your document.
Can I use modern Unicode fonts?
Yes, in supported text fields and applications. Anek Telugu, Gautami and Ramabhadra can be used with matching font selections.
What’s the difference between Unicode and non-Unicode?
Unicode stores actual Telugu characters. Non-Unicode fonts use a different character mapping and display correctly only when the required font is applied in a compatible app.
Can existing typists keep their familiar layout?
Yes. Choose the supported Telugu keyboard mode and continue using the keys you know. You can switch to normal English typing when needed.
Does it work with every font and application?
No. Compatibility depends on the font, mapping, application version and operating system. Older design applications may support legacy fonts without supporting modern Telugu Unicode shaping.
Can I use non-Unicode fonts in ordinary browser fields?
No. Use Unicode in ordinary browser fields, email and messaging. The special font preview on this website loads its own font and is not a promise of non-Unicode typing throughout your browser.
Do I still need to convert existing articles?
Direct typing avoids a separate conversion step for new text in supported workflows. For text you already have, use the built-in converter and review the result before copying or saving.
Will every English spelling produce the word I expect?
Some spellings can represent more than one Telugu word. Dictionary support helps with common words and names, but occasional corrections may be needed.
Does the preview switch control the app on my computer?
No. The switch, font picker and typing box demonstrate one verified sample inside this website. They do not start the desktop app, change your system fonts or control another application.
Is LipiON affiliated with another font software brand?
LipiON is an independent product. Third-party names identify relevant fonts or applications and do not imply endorsement, partnership or official compatibility certification.
Is LipiON ready to download?
LipiON 4.0 is available for Apple Silicon Mac (macOS 13.4+) and Windows. Download links will be active shortly.
Make room for your words
A little Tenglish.
A lot of Telugu.
Meet your new Telugu typing companion.
LipiON 4.0 · Apple Silicon Mac (macOS 13.4+) & Windows