Roman to TAB Converter
Convert Tamil text from Roman encoding to TAB format instantly and for free.
About Roman to TAB Conversion
This free online tool converts Tamil text from Roman encoding to TAB encoding instantly. Simply paste your Roman text in the left panel and see the converted TAB output on the right.
What is Roman?
Roman transliteration encoding represents Tamil using Latin alphabet characters, making it accessible for those without Tamil font support.
History
Roman transliteration systems for Tamil have existed since colonial times but were standardized for computing to enable Tamil communication in ASCII-only environments.
Usage
Roman Tamil is still used in SMS, chat applications, social media, and situations where Tamil fonts are unavailable or impractical.
Characteristics
Roman encoding uses phonetic Latin character combinations to represent Tamil sounds, varying slightly between different transliteration schemes.
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 Roman to TAB?
Converting between Roman 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 Roman 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.