Unicode to Anjal Converter
Convert Tamil text from Unicode encoding to Anjal format instantly and for free.
About Unicode to Anjal Conversion
This free online tool converts Tamil text from Unicode encoding to Anjal encoding instantly. Simply paste your Unicode text in the left panel and see the converted Anjal output on the right.
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.
Characteristics
Unicode Tamil uses logical character ordering with separate code points for consonants, vowels, and vowel signs. It supports proper rendering of complex Tamil ligatures through font-level OpenType features rather than precomposed glyphs.
What is Anjal?
Anjal is a Tamil font encoding developed for the Anjal word processor, one of the pioneering Tamil computing applications for personal computers.
History
Anjal was created in the late 1980s as part of the Anjal word processing software, which was one of the first comprehensive Tamil typing solutions for DOS and early Windows systems. It enabled many users to begin computing in Tamil.
Usage
Anjal encoding is found in documents created with the Anjal software suite. While less common today, many historical documents and personal archives contain Anjal-encoded Tamil text.
Why Convert from Unicode to Anjal?
Converting from Unicode to Anjal may be necessary when working with legacy systems or documents that require specific font encodings.
- Legacy System Compatibility: Some older systems still require Anjal encoded text.
- Document Preservation: Maintaining consistency with existing Anjal documents.
- Specific Software Requirements: Certain applications may only accept Anjal input.
How to Use This Converter
- Paste or type your Unicode text in the left text area.
- The converted Anjal 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: Anjal ↔ Unicode
Reference table showing how Anjal characters correspond to Unicode Tamil characters. This mapping enables accurate conversion between Anjal encoded text and the universal Unicode standard used by modern devices and applications.