Two-way conversion
Use Bamini to Unicode or Tamil Unicode to Bamini.
UNICODE TAMIL · BAMINI · FREE ONLINE TOOL
Tamil Font Converter — Unicode & Bamini, Fast and Private
Convert Bamini to Unicode Tamil or Unicode to Bamini online. Paste text, check the result, then copy or download it—nothing is uploaded.
Source
13 characters2 words1 lines
Result
13 characters2 words1 lines
THE SHORT ANSWER
A Tamil Unicode converter changes encoding, not just appearance
Unicode Tamil stores standard Tamil characters that modern apps can search, index, and display. Bamini is a legacy font encoding whose underlying text can look like Latin punctuation and letters without the matching font.
Changing the font menu alone cannot reliably turn one encoding into the other. A Tamil text converter must map complete vowel forms, consonants, pulli marks, and their visual order.
Private by default
Your text stays in the current browser tab.
Useful output
Copy the result or save it as a UTF-8 TXT file.
THREE STEPS
How to use the Tamil font converter online free
Check the source font name before converting. Bamini, Senthamil, STMZH, Vanavil, and Suntommy are not interchangeable encodings.
Choose the direction
Select Bamini → Unicode for modern Tamil output, or Unicode → Bamini for a legacy document workflow.
Paste and convert
Paste plain text. The converter maps full Tamil syllables so pre-base and post-base vowel signs stay in the intended order.
Proofread and export
Check names and rare Sanskrit letters against the source, then copy the result or download the TXT file.
BAMINI → UNICODE
Tamil font conversion example
The legacy source becomes standard, searchable Tamil text.
jkpo; tzf;fk;May look Latin when the Bamini font is not installed.FORMAT GUIDE
Tamil font Unicode converter compatibility
Use the encoding named in the source file. A similar-looking Tamil typeface does not guarantee a compatible character map.
| Text or font | What it is | Use on this page |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode Tamil | Standard encoded Tamil text for modern software, search, and websites | Supported as input and output |
| Bamini | Legacy Tamil font encoding often found in older desktop documents | Supported as input and output |
| Senthamil / STMZH | A separate legacy mapping, including searches such as Unicode to Senthamizh | Do not select Bamini; use a source-specific map |
| Vanavil / Suntommy | Other legacy Tamil font families with their own mappings | Not interchangeable with Bamini |
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Tamil font converter: frequently asked questions
Answers about Bamini, Tamil Unicode, Word, privacy, missing glyphs, legacy formats, and document formatting.
What is a Tamil font converter?
A Tamil font converter changes text between a legacy font encoding and Unicode Tamil. This page supports Bamini to Unicode and Unicode to Bamini; it changes the stored character sequence, not merely the visual font style.
How do I convert Bamini to Unicode Tamil?
Choose Bamini → Unicode, paste the legacy text, and select Convert text. Copy the Unicode result for Word, websites, search, email, or any app that supports modern Tamil text.
Can I convert Tamil Unicode to Bamini?
Yes. Select Unicode → Bamini and paste Unicode Tamil. The result is legacy Bamini text and may look like Latin letters until the Bamini font is applied in the destination document.
Can I use the converted Tamil text in Microsoft Word?
Unicode output can be pasted into Word and displayed with a Unicode Tamil font. Bamini output needs the Bamini font. Plain-text conversion keeps characters and line breaks, but not document layout, styles, tables, or images.
Why are Tamil letters showing as boxes?
Boxes usually mean the selected font lacks Tamil glyphs, the document uses a missing legacy font, or the app has poor script support. Convert legacy text to Unicode, then select a Unicode Tamil font that is installed on the device.
Does this Tamil Unicode converter upload my text?
No. The conversion, copy action, and TXT creation run in your browser. No account or text-upload endpoint is required.
Does it convert Senthamil, STMZH, Vanavil, or Suntommy?
Not with the Bamini setting. Those are separate legacy encodings with different character maps. Use a converter that explicitly names the source encoding; choosing the wrong map can create readable-looking but incorrect text.
Will Tamil formatting from PDF or Word be preserved?
No. This is a plain-text converter. It retains text and line breaks, while page layout, columns, font sizes, tables, and images must be reapplied in the destination application.
Proofread important Tamil documents. This tool uses a Bamini plain-text map. Custom font variants and rare glyph choices can still need manual correction.