Boomi to Bamini Converter
Convert Tamil text from Boomi encoding to Bamini format instantly and for free.
About Boomi to Bamini Conversion
This free online tool converts Tamil text from Boomi encoding to Bamini encoding instantly. Simply paste your Boomi text in the left panel and see the converted Bamini output on the right.
What is Boomi?
Boomi is a Tamil font encoding named after the Tamil word for 'Earth', designed for desktop publishing applications.
History
Boomi was created for the Tamil publishing industry, particularly for use with desktop publishing software in the 1990s when professional Tamil typography required specialized fonts.
Usage
Boomi encoding is found in published materials, books, and magazines from Tamil publishers who used Boomi fonts for typesetting.
Characteristics
Boomi includes extended character sets for typographic symbols and provides good glyph coverage for professional publishing needs.
What is Bamini?
Bamini is one of the most widely used Tamil font encodings, particularly popular in Sri Lanka and among the Tamil diaspora. It uses ASCII character positions to represent Tamil characters.
History
Bamini was developed in the early 1990s as a practical solution for typing Tamil on computers before Unicode support became widespread. It became the de facto standard for Tamil publishing in Sri Lanka and was extensively used in newspapers, books, and official documents.
Usage
Bamini encoding is still found in legacy documents, older websites, and archival materials. Many Tamil newspapers and publishers in Sri Lanka continue to maintain Bamini-encoded archives. Converting to Unicode is essential for modern accessibility.
Why Convert from Boomi to Bamini?
Converting between Boomi and Bamini allows you to work with documents across different systems and applications that use these encodings.
For best results, we recommend converting legacy encodings to Unicode first, which provides universal compatibility and can then be converted to any other format as needed.
How to Use This Converter
- Paste or type your Boomi text in the left text area.
- The converted Bamini text will appear automatically in the right panel.
- Click "Copy to clipboard" to copy the converted text.
- Use the swap button (↔) to reverse the conversion direction.
- Click on the encoding dropdowns to select different source or target encodings.