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Tamil typewriter to Unicode converter

Paste Tamil typewriter text or open a Word file, and get Unicode Tamil that works on every phone, computer and website. Fonts set on the old Tamil typewriter keys, as typists learnt them.

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Fonts set on the old Tamil typewriter keys, as typists learnt them.

What Tamil typewriter text looks like without the font

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Converted to Unicode: வணக்கம், இது தமிழ் எழுத்து.

Also known as: Tamil typewriter, Typewriter, Remington Tamil, Old typewriter. Uses the same codes as Kruti Tamil, MCL.

Other fonts and fixes

How to convert Tamil typewriter to Unicode

  1. Paste the Tamil typewriter text

    Copy text typed in Tamil typewriter and paste it, or open the Word (.docx) or .txt file.

  2. Check the Tamil

    The Unicode Tamil shows on the right as you paste. English written in other fonts stays as it is.

  3. Copy or download

    Copy it, share it, or download a Word file with a Unicode font such as Latha already set.

Questions people ask

How do I convert Tamil typewriter to Unicode?

Paste the Tamil typewriter text in the box above or open your Word file. It turns into Unicode Tamil straight away, which you can copy, share or download.

Why does Tamil typewriter text look like English letters or symbols?

Tamil typewriter stores Tamil letters on the codes of English letters and symbols. Without the font installed, you see those codes. Unicode Tamil has its own codes, so it reads correctly everywhere.

Can I convert a Tamil typewriter Word file?

Yes. Open the .docx file. Parts in Tamil typewriter become Unicode Tamil, English in other fonts stays, and bold, tables and headings are kept.

Is Tamil typewriter the same as Kruti Tamil or MCL?

They use the same codes, so text in any of them converts the same way here.

Is my text or file uploaded?

No. Everything is converted in your browser on this device. Nothing you paste or open is sent to a server.

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