TSCII to Unicode Converter
Convert Tamil text from TSCII encoding to Unicode format instantly and for free.
About TSCII to Unicode Conversion
This free online tool converts Tamil text from TSCII encoding to Unicode encoding instantly. Simply paste your TSCII text in the left panel and see the converted Unicode output on the right.
What is TSCII?
TSCII (Tamil Script Code for Information Interchange) is a standardized 8-bit encoding scheme for Tamil, developed by the Tamil Internet community as an alternative to proprietary encodings.
History
TSCII was developed in 1999 by a group of Tamil computing enthusiasts and standardized through community consensus. It was designed as an open standard to facilitate Tamil computing before Unicode became widely supported.
Usage
TSCII was popular for email communication, early Tamil websites, and document exchange in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Many Tamil e-books and online libraries still contain TSCII-encoded content.
Characteristics
TSCII uses the upper half of the 8-bit character space (128-255) for Tamil characters while keeping ASCII intact. This allows mixing of English and Tamil text without encoding conflicts.
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 TSCII to Unicode?
Converting from TSCII 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 TSCII 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: TSCII ↔ Unicode
Reference table showing how TSCII characters correspond to Unicode Tamil characters. This mapping enables accurate conversion between TSCII encoded text and the universal Unicode standard used by modern devices and applications.