TAB to Keyman Converter
Convert Tamil text from TAB encoding to Keyman format instantly and for free.
About TAB to Keyman Conversion
This free online tool converts Tamil text from TAB encoding to Keyman encoding instantly. Simply paste your TAB text in the left panel and see the converted Keyman output on the right.
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.
Characteristics
TAB encoding allocates specific byte ranges for Tamil characters while preserving standard ASCII for English, enabling true bilingual text processing.
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.
Why Convert from TAB to Keyman?
Converting between TAB and Keyman 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 TAB text in the left text area.
- The converted Keyman 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.