Mylai to Bamini Converter
Convert Tamil text from Mylai encoding to Bamini format instantly and for free.
About Mylai to Bamini Conversion
This free online tool converts Tamil text from Mylai encoding to Bamini encoding instantly. Simply paste your Mylai text in the left panel and see the converted Bamini output on the right.
What is Mylai?
Mylai encoding, named after a historic area of Chennai (Mylapore), was designed for Tamil desktop publishing.
History
Mylai was developed by Chennai-based software developers to serve the local publishing and printing industry.
Usage
Mylai encoding is found in publications, brochures, and printed materials created by publishers using Mylai fonts.
Characteristics
Mylai offers a comprehensive character set with good typographic features for professional publishing.
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 Mylai to Bamini?
Converting between Mylai 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 Mylai 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.