What this Unicode to Dinak converter does
Dinak is another legacy Tamil format that survives mainly inside archived documents and old layout files rather than in anything people type today. If a workflow requires Dinak, you do not have to retype anything. Write or paste Unicode Tamil, convert it, and copy the Dinak output.
What Dinak output looks like
Do not be alarmed if the result looks like gibberish in the output box. To give you something concrete, this converter stores தமிழ் in Dinak as jkpH;, வணக்கம் as tzf;fk; and நன்றி as ed;wp. For ordinary words Dinak behaves like Diamond; தமிழ் is jkpH; in both. Any differences are more likely to show up in rare letters and symbols, so test a passage that contains them before you trust a whole document.
Getting the output
Paste Unicode Tamil into the left box and press Convert text. The Dinak version appears on the right. Use Copy result to move it into your destination program, or Download .txt for a plain-text file. If your source is long, convert it in sections and keep the Unicode original beside it for comparison.
Before you send it on
A quick way to test is to paste a short passage into the target program and choose Dinak. If it reads as Tamil, convert the rest. If not, the destination may expect another format and you may need a different tool.
Where this comes up
Most visitors have a deadline and a destination that is stubbornly old. Maybe it is a template, a typesetting file or a shared document that only accepts a font-based format. Converting from Unicode lets you write comfortably in a modern editor and still deliver what the other side expects.
Tips for cleaner results
Keep the source file safe and work on a copy. Paste in plain text where possible, and avoid copying from places that quietly change characters, such as some PDF viewers. When a passage mixes formats, split it up and treat each part separately. Press Clear between jobs so the boxes start fresh.
Keep your Unicode master
A legacy copy is fine for one job but a poor place to keep your writing. Searching, spell-checking and web publishing all work on Unicode, so keep that as the file you maintain.
Related tools
To move legacy text back into Unicode, use Dinak to Unicode. To write new Tamil from an English keyboard, try English to Tamil typing, or look through all Tamil font converters.
Unicode to Dinak: common questions
Should I use the Diamond tool or the Dinak tool?
Use the one that matches the file. If you are unsure, convert a short, familiar line in both and see which result reads correctly. For many everyday words the output is the same.
Why does a single wrong character appear in a long passage?
Usually because one rare symbol is mapped differently, or because a character was altered when the text was copied out of the original file. Fix the source character, not the converted Unicode.
Does converting alter the meaning or spelling?
It should not. The tool changes the encoding, so the same words are stored a different way. Review it anyway, especially for names and unusual spellings.
Does the text I paste leave my computer?
The page does the conversion locally in your browser. Nothing you paste into the boxes needs to be sent anywhere for the converter to work.
The result has odd letters in it. What should I try?
Most often the format is not quite the one the file used, or a character changed when it was copied from a PDF or another program. Test a short, familiar line and compare it with the original.
Is there a limit on how much I can convert?
There is no account and no fee. Very long documents are easier to check if you convert them in manageable sections, so the review does not feel overwhelming.
Does formatting survive the conversion?
Only the characters are converted. Headings, bold, tables and font choices are not part of the process, so expect to restyle the result.