TAB to Webulagam Converter
Convert Tamil text from TAB encoding to Webulagam format instantly and for free.
About TAB to Webulagam Conversion
This free online tool converts Tamil text from TAB encoding to Webulagam encoding instantly. Simply paste your TAB text in the left panel and see the converted Webulagam 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 Webulagam?
Webulagam (Web World) encoding was specifically designed for Tamil content on the World Wide Web.
History
Webulagam was created during the early 2000s to facilitate Tamil web publishing when browser Unicode support was inconsistent.
Usage
Webulagam encoding is found on Tamil websites from that era, particularly those focused on literature, arts, and culture.
Why Convert from TAB to Webulagam?
Converting between TAB and Webulagam 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 Webulagam 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.