Unicode to Keyman Converter
Convert Tamil text from Unicode encoding to Keyman format instantly and for free.
About Unicode to Keyman Conversion
This free online tool converts Tamil text from Unicode encoding to Keyman encoding instantly. Simply paste your Unicode text in the left panel and see the converted Keyman 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 Keyman?
Keyman encoding is associated with the Keyman keyboard software, which provides phonetic Tamil input capabilities.
History
Keyman was developed by SIL International to enable typing in various languages including Tamil, using intuitive phonetic keyboard layouts.
Usage
Keyman encoding might be found in documents created using Keyman keyboard software before direct Unicode output was standard.
Why Convert from Unicode to Keyman?
Converting from Unicode to Keyman may be necessary when working with legacy systems or documents that require specific font encodings.
- Legacy System Compatibility: Some older systems still require Keyman encoded text.
- Document Preservation: Maintaining consistency with existing Keyman documents.
- Specific Software Requirements: Certain applications may only accept Keyman input.
How to Use This Converter
- Paste or type your Unicode text in the left text area.
- The converted Keyman 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: Keyman ↔ Unicode
Reference table showing how Keyman characters correspond to Unicode Tamil characters. This mapping enables accurate conversion between Keyman encoded text and the universal Unicode standard used by modern devices and applications.