Unicode to Indoweb Converter
Convert Tamil text from Unicode encoding to Indoweb format instantly and for free.
About Unicode to Indoweb Conversion
This free online tool converts Tamil text from Unicode encoding to Indoweb encoding instantly. Simply paste your Unicode text in the left panel and see the converted Indoweb 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 Indoweb?
Indoweb encoding was designed for early Tamil websites and web-based applications before Unicode web support became standard.
History
Indoweb was created in the late 1990s to enable Tamil content on the early World Wide Web when browsers lacked proper Unicode support.
Usage
Indoweb encoding is found on older Tamil websites and in web archives from the early internet era. Many sites have since migrated to Unicode.
Why Convert from Unicode to Indoweb?
Converting from Unicode to Indoweb may be necessary when working with legacy systems or documents that require specific font encodings.
- Legacy System Compatibility: Some older systems still require Indoweb encoded text.
- Document Preservation: Maintaining consistency with existing Indoweb documents.
- Specific Software Requirements: Certain applications may only accept Indoweb input.
How to Use This Converter
- Paste or type your Unicode text in the left text area.
- The converted Indoweb 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: Indoweb ↔ Unicode
Reference table showing how Indoweb characters correspond to Unicode Tamil characters. This mapping enables accurate conversion between Indoweb encoded text and the universal Unicode standard used by modern devices and applications.