Keyman to Anjal Converter
Convert Tamil text from Keyman encoding to Anjal format instantly and for free.
About Keyman to Anjal Conversion
This free online tool converts Tamil text from Keyman encoding to Anjal encoding instantly. Simply paste your Keyman text in the left panel and see the converted Anjal output on the right.
What is Keyman?
Keyman encoding is associated with the Keyman keyboard software, which provides phonetic Tamil input capabilities.
History
Keyman was developed by SIL International to enable typing in various languages including Tamil, using intuitive phonetic keyboard layouts.
Usage
Keyman encoding might be found in documents created using Keyman keyboard software before direct Unicode output was standard.
Characteristics
Keyman encoding reflects the phonetic input methodology of the Keyman keyboard system.
What is Anjal?
Anjal is a Tamil font encoding developed for the Anjal word processor, one of the pioneering Tamil computing applications for personal computers.
History
Anjal was created in the late 1980s as part of the Anjal word processing software, which was one of the first comprehensive Tamil typing solutions for DOS and early Windows systems. It enabled many users to begin computing in Tamil.
Usage
Anjal encoding is found in documents created with the Anjal software suite. While less common today, many historical documents and personal archives contain Anjal-encoded Tamil text.
Why Convert from Keyman to Anjal?
Converting between Keyman and Anjal 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 Keyman text in the left text area.
- The converted Anjal 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.