Koeln to TAB Converter
Convert Tamil text from Koeln encoding to TAB format instantly and for free.
About Koeln to TAB Conversion
This free online tool converts Tamil text from Koeln encoding to TAB encoding instantly. Simply paste your Koeln text in the left panel and see the converted TAB output on the right.
What is Koeln?
Koeln (Cologne) encoding was developed at the University of Cologne for Tamil linguistic research and text processing.
History
The Koeln encoding originated from academic Tamil studies in Germany, where researchers needed a consistent way to digitize Tamil manuscripts and texts.
Usage
Koeln encoding is found in academic databases, linguistic corpora, and research publications related to Tamil language studies.
Characteristics
Koeln encoding was designed with linguistic analysis in mind, providing clear mappings for phonetic and morphological processing.
What is TAB?
TAB (Tamil Bilingual) encoding was developed for bilingual Tamil-English computing, allowing seamless mixing of both scripts in a single document.
History
TAB encoding was created in the early 1990s to address the need for bilingual document creation in Tamil Nadu's government and educational sectors where both Tamil and English are official languages.
Usage
TAB encoding was used in government offices, educational institutions, and businesses that required frequent Tamil-English document creation. Legacy systems may still contain TAB-encoded files.
Why Convert from Koeln to TAB?
Converting between Koeln and TAB 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 Koeln text in the left text area.
- The converted TAB 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.