Unicode to TAB Converter
Convert Tamil text from Unicode encoding to TAB format instantly and for free.
About Unicode to TAB Conversion
This free online tool converts Tamil text from Unicode encoding to TAB encoding instantly. Simply paste your Unicode text in the left panel and see the converted TAB 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 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 Unicode to TAB?
Converting from Unicode to TAB may be necessary when working with legacy systems or documents that require specific font encodings.
- Legacy System Compatibility: Some older systems still require TAB encoded text.
- Document Preservation: Maintaining consistency with existing TAB documents.
- Specific Software Requirements: Certain applications may only accept TAB input.
How to Use This Converter
- Paste or type your Unicode 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.
Character Map: TAB ↔ Unicode
Reference table showing how TAB characters correspond to Unicode Tamil characters. This mapping enables accurate conversion between TAB encoded text and the universal Unicode standard used by modern devices and applications.