Tamil Unicode Converter
Convert between Unicode, Bamini, TAB, TAM, TSCII, Senthamizh, and legacy newsprint fonts in real-time. Perfect for Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and CorelDraw.
How to Use Converted Bamini Text in Photoshop & Canva
Follow this simple 4-step workflow to use beautiful Tamil typography in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign, CorelDraw, and Canva without broken letters.
Type in Tamil
Type your Tamil text in Unicode using your phone, Google Input Tools, or Gboard into the left Input box above.
Convert & Copy
Select Unicode to Bamini. The converter automatically creates the Bamini keystrokes. Click Copy Output.
Install Bamini Font
Download and install Bamini.ttf font onto your Windows or Mac PC from our Fonts Library.
Paste & Select Font
Paste into Photoshop / CorelDraw Text layer, select the text, and choose "Bamini" from font selector. It renders flawlessly!
Comparison of Tamil Font Encodings
Understand the difference between Unicode, Bamini, TAB, TAM, and TSCII font systems:
| Encoding Format | Type | Primary Use Case | Cross-Platform Support | Recommended Fonts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unicode (UTF-8) | Standardized 16-bit | Websites, WhatsApp, Mobile apps, Social Media | Universal (100%) | Noto Sans Tamil, Mukta Malar, Pavanam |
| Bamini (Baamini) | Legacy 8-bit ANSI | Tamil Typewriting, Photoshop, InDesign, Wedding cards | Requires TTF Installed | Bamini, Baamini, BAMINI-Tamil 01-50 |
| TAB (Tamil Bilingual) | 8-bit Bilingual | Government publications, Legacy archives in Tamil Nadu | Requires TTF Installed | TAB-Valluvar, TAB-Kabilar, TAB-Kaveri |
| TAM (Tamil Monolingual) | 8-bit Monolingual | Tamil book publishing, printing presses | Requires TTF Installed | TAM-Kaveri, TAM-Kamban, TAM-Madurai |
| TSCII | Tamil Standard Code (8-bit) | Early internet news portals (1997-2010), Diaspora archives | Requires TTF Installed | TSC-Paranar, TSC-Avarangal |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about converting Tamil fonts and encoding.
Why does Tamil text appear broken in Photoshop or InDesign?
Older Adobe Photoshop versions and graphic tools do not support the complex text shaping engine required by Tamil Unicode characters (combiner vowels like ொ, ோ, ௌ). By converting your text to Bamini encoding using our converter and using Bamini.ttf font, each letter keystroke is directly mapped to a glyph, ensuring zero broken letters or misaligned pulli (்).
Is the Tamil converter completely free and unlimited?
Yes! TamilFont.co.in converter runs 100% client-side in your web browser. No data is sent to external servers, making it completely private, instant, and unlimited without any word count restrictions.
Can I convert Bamini text back to Unicode?
Absolutely. Select Bamini in the Source Format dropdown and Unicode in the Target Format (or click the Swap button). Paste your Bamini keystrokes to get standard Tamil Unicode text ready to post on WhatsApp, Facebook, or web portals.