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Old Malayalam Word file to Unicode (ML-TT)

Open the .docx file here. Parts typed in ML-TT Karthika or FML-TT Indulekha turn into Unicode Malayalam with proper chillu letters, English stays English, and tables, headings and bold are kept. Download the new Word file with Kartika set.

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You will see:

  • An old Malayalam file opens with English letters and signs
  • The file mixes Malayalam and English in tables
  • A school, church or office record must be moved to Unicode
Direction
Old font

Convert many Word files

Pick several .docx files and get them all back in one zip, each with its own name. They use the options above. 3 files at a time on your plan.

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Common problems

How to fix it

  1. Open the Word file

    Choose Open file and pick the .docx. Save an old .doc as .docx in Word first.

  2. Check the result

    The converted text shows on the right, with the old fonts that were found in the file.

  3. Download Word

    Download the new Word file with Kartika set. For many files, use Convert many Word files below.

Questions people ask

Is the layout kept?

Yes. Only the Malayalam text and its font change. Tables, page setup, pictures, bold and headings stay.

Do ML-TT and FML parts in one file both convert?

Yes. Each part is read by its own font name.

Which font is set in the new file?

Kartika, the Malayalam font in Windows. You can pick another Unicode font in Font in Word file.

Is my text uploaded?

No. Everything runs in your browser on this device. Nothing you type, paste or open is sent to a server, and the saved draft stays in this browser only.

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