Thanthy to TAB Converter
Convert Tamil text from Thanthy encoding to TAB format instantly and for free.
About Thanthy to TAB Conversion
This free online tool converts Tamil text from Thanthy encoding to TAB encoding instantly. Simply paste your Thanthy text in the left panel and see the converted TAB output on the right.
What is Thanthy?
Thanthy encoding was developed for Tamil text processing with specific focus on clarity and readability.
History
Thanthy emerged from efforts to create Tamil computing solutions that prioritized visual clarity and ease of reading on early computer displays.
Usage
Thanthy encoding is found in documents and applications that prioritized text legibility over other considerations.
Characteristics
Thanthy encoding maps characters to optimize visual appearance on various display technologies.
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 Thanthy to TAB?
Converting between Thanthy 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 Thanthy 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.