Unicode to TSCII Converter
Convert Tamil text from Unicode encoding to TSCII format instantly and for free.
About Unicode to TSCII Conversion
This free online tool converts Tamil text from Unicode encoding to TSCII encoding instantly. Simply paste your Unicode text in the left panel and see the converted TSCII 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 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.
Why Convert from Unicode to TSCII?
Converting from Unicode to TSCII may be necessary when working with legacy systems or documents that require specific font encodings.
- Legacy System Compatibility: Some older systems still require TSCII encoded text.
- Document Preservation: Maintaining consistency with existing TSCII documents.
- Specific Software Requirements: Certain applications may only accept TSCII input.
How to Use This Converter
- Paste or type your Unicode text in the left text area.
- The converted TSCII 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.