Convert Unicode (Raavi) to Asees/AnmolLipi Instantly
Pasting Punjabi text from the web into **CorelDraw**, **PageMaker**, or **Photoshop** often results in question marks or blank boxes. This tool acts as a bridge, re-encoding your standard Unicode (Raavi) text back into the legacy Asees/AnmolLipi (ASCII) format required for professional printing and older software.
How to Convert Text
- Paste Your Data: Copy the Unicode Punjabi text (e.g., “ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ”) from a website or email and paste it into the left input box.
- Auto-Process: Our algorithm instantly maps the Unicode characters to the specific **ASCII keystrokes** used by fonts like **Asees** or **AnmolLipi**.
- Copy & Export: Click the “Copy” button. Paste the result into your design software and select the **Asees** or **AnmolLipi** font.
Why Can’t I Paste Unicode into CorelDraw?
Legacy design software relies on **ASCII** fonts, where Punjabi shapes are mapped to English keys (e.g., typing ‘s’ produces ‘ਸ’). **Unicode** assigns a unique, universal code to ‘ਸ’ (`U+0A38`). If you paste Unicode directly, the software looks for the character `U+0A38`, fails to find it in the ASCII font, and displays garbage. This tool converts the *meaning* (Unicode) back into the *keystrokes* (ASCII) that the software understands.
Unicode vs. Legacy (Asees)
| Comparison | Unicode (Raavi) | Legacy (Asees/AnmolLipi) |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Global Standard (UTF-8) | ASCII Font Hack |
| Portability | Works everywhere (Web/Mobile) | Requires Font Installation |
| Best For | Internet, Facebook, WhatsApp | Print, CorelDraw, PageMaker |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does this work for Satluj font?
Yes. **Asees**, **AnmolLipi**, **Satluj**, and **Joy** fonts generally share the same keyboard mapping (Remington style). You can use this output for any of these fonts.
Q. Why is the output English text?
Because legacy fonts are “masks” over English letters. The converter gives you the underlying English keystrokes (e.g., ‘w’ for ‘ਾ’) so that when you apply the **Asees** font, the correct Punjabi symbol appears.