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TamilLegacy → Unicode

TAM to Unicode Converter

Turn TAM / TAM-Elango text that looks like “îI›” into real Tamil: “தமிழ்”. Unicode text reads correctly on any phone, browser or search engine.

Experimental: mapping from a single source, check output. Compare the result with the original document before using it.

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  • Runs on your device

    Nothing is uploaded. Works offline once loaded.

  • Both directions

    Swap to go Unicode → TAM in one click.

  • Loss report

    Characters a font can’t show are flagged, not dropped.

  • 307 mappings

    Every one is listed in the chart below.

01 · About the font

TAM / TAM-Elango, in plain words.

TAM legacy Tamil character-slot conversion (experimental).

TAM / TAM-Elango (as stored)

îI›

Unicode (converted by this page)

தமிழ்

This sample is converted with the same engine as the tool above, when this page was built, and matches the expected text exactly.

02 · How to

How to convert TAM to Unicode (3 steps)

Legacy text only looks like Tamil on a computer that has TAM / TAM-Elango installed. Everywhere else (phones, WhatsApp, websites, search results) it appears as English letters like “îI›”. Converting to Unicode fixes that for good.

  1. Paste your TAM text

    Check that “From” says TAM / TAM-Elango, then paste your text. TAM text such as “îI›” looks like a jumble of English letters and symbols until it is converted. The converter marks TAM / TAM-Elango as experimental, so compare the result with your original.
    TAM to Unicode converter with “From” set to TAM / TAM-Elango and the TAM sample “îI›” pasted into the input box

  2. Check the Unicode Tamil

    The Unicode Tamil appears as you paste: “தமிழ்”. Nothing in this TAM sample was flagged. When something is, a “notes” button lists it.
    Output box showing the TAM sample converted to Unicode Tamil: “தமிழ்”

  3. Copy it or save a Word file

    Copy puts “தமிழ்” on your clipboard, ready for WhatsApp, Gmail or Google Docs. The Word button saves a .docx already set in Latha, so you don’t need TAM / TAM-Elango to read it.
    TAM to Unicode converter after Copy, with the green “Copied” button, the message “Copied — paste it anywhere.” and the Download Word (.docx) button labelled

Pick a Unicode font. Use Latha, Nirmala UI or Noto Sans Tamil after conversion.

Have a whole document instead of a paragraph? The Word file converter keeps tables, bold text and layout.

03 · Output font

Set the output font in MS Word or Google Docs

Unicode text is real Tamil, so any Tamil-capable font will display it. Pick one that looks good for your document.

Microsoft Word

  1. 1Paste the converted text, then press Ctrl+A (Cmd+A on Mac) to select everything.
  2. 2On the Home tab, click the font box, type “Latha” and press Enter.
  3. 3Optional: Review → Language → Set Proofing Language → Tamil, so spell-check does not underline everything.
  4. 4If the text still shows boxes, install a Unicode font that covers the script, such as Noto Sans Tamil.

Google Docs

  1. 1Paste the converted text and select it with Ctrl+A.
  2. 2Open the font menu → More fonts, search for “Noto Sans Tamil” (or Noto Serif Tamil) and add it.
  3. 3Apply the font. Because the text is Unicode, it also copies cleanly into Gmail, Sheets and Slides.

04 · Mapping chart

Every key, and the letter it makes.

This is the actual table the converter uses, generated from the engine. Search for a key you see in garbled text, or for a letter you want to type.

307 mappings

Click a letter to copy the Unicode character. Click the key cap to copy the TAM / TAM-Elango key.

05 · Known limits

What to watch for.

  • Experimental: mapping from a single source; check output against the original document.
  • Pre-base and split vowel sequences use complete syllable mappings. Font variants and unmapped glyphs need review.

Coverage in this converter

  • Vowel signs236
  • Half forms22
  • Consonants22
  • Conjuncts14
  • Vowels12
  • Punctuation1

Experimental: this mapping comes from a single source and has not been confirmed by an independent converter. Compare the result with your original document, because other versions of the font may differ. See the accuracy page for every difference.

06 · FAQ

Questions about TAM to Unicode

Is my TAM / TAM-Elango text uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs as JavaScript in your browser, so your text never leaves your device. Once the page has loaded, it works offline too.

Which font should I use after converting TAM / TAM-Elango to Unicode?

Use Latha, Nirmala UI or Noto Sans Tamil after conversion. Unicode text is not tied to one font, so you can switch typeface later without converting again.

How accurate is the TAM / TAM-Elango converter?

Treat the result as a draft. The mapping is experimental: it comes from a single source and no independent converter has confirmed it, so compare the output with your original document. The sample on this page converts exactly as expected. No fluent-speaker review has been done, so read important text before you print or submit it.