Roman to Unicode Converter
Convert Tamil text from Roman encoding to Unicode format instantly and for free.
About Roman to Unicode Conversion
This free online tool converts Tamil text from Roman encoding to Unicode encoding instantly. Simply paste your Roman text in the left panel and see the converted Unicode 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 Unicode?
Unicode is the universal character encoding standard that provides a unique number for every character across all writing systems. For Tamil, Unicode range U+0B80–U+0BFF contains all Tamil characters.
History
Unicode was first published in 1991 by the Unicode Consortium. Tamil was included in the initial Unicode 1.0 release, making it one of the first Indic scripts to be encoded. The standard has evolved to include additional Tamil characters and symbols over subsequent versions.
Usage
Unicode Tamil is now the standard for all modern computing, web pages, mobile devices, and digital communications. It ensures Tamil text displays correctly across different platforms, browsers, and applications without font dependencies.
Why Convert from Roman to Unicode?
Converting from Roman to Unicode is essential for modern compatibility. Unicode is the universal standard for text encoding, supported by all modern operating systems, web browsers, and applications.
- Universal Compatibility: Unicode text displays correctly on any device without special fonts.
- Web Standards: Modern websites and applications require Unicode for proper Tamil text rendering.
- Search & Accessibility: Unicode text can be indexed by search engines and read by screen readers.
- Future-Proof: Unicode is the long-term standard for digital text preservation.
How to Use This Converter
- Paste or type your Roman text in the left text area.
- The converted Unicode 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.
Character Map: Roman ↔ Unicode
Reference table showing how Roman characters correspond to Unicode Tamil characters. This mapping enables accurate conversion between Roman encoded text and the universal Unicode standard used by modern devices and applications.