Convert Legacy Gujarati to Unicode Instantly
Pasting Gujarati text from old files (using fonts like **Harikrishna**, **Saumil**, or **Avantika**) onto the web often results in unreadable English gibberish. This tool acts as a bridge, re-encoding your legacy text into standard Gujarati Unicode (Shruti) compatible with modern web browsers, smartphones, and search engines.
How to Convert Text
- Paste Your Data: Copy the Gujarati text from your legacy file and paste it into the left input box. It will likely look like English characters.
- Select Font: Choose the source font family from the dropdown (e.g., **Harikrishna**, **Saumil**, **Avantika**). This ensures the correct mapping algorithm is applied.
- Copy & Export: Click the “Convert” button. Your text is now valid Gujarati ready for Facebook, Instagram, or Email.
Why Direct Copy-Paste Fails
Legacy fonts like **Harikrishna** use “ASCII Mapping.” They effectively “hijack” the English keyboard, so typing ‘k’ draws the shape ‘ક’. However, the computer sees ‘k’ (0x6B). **Unicode** assigns ‘ક’ its own unique code (`U+0A95`). When you paste legacy text online, the web sees the underlying English letters, not the Gujarati shapes. This tool translates those English keystrokes into the correct Unicode characters.
Legacy Font vs. Unicode
| Comparison | Legacy (Harikrishna/Saumil) | Gujarati Unicode |
|---|---|---|
| Searchability | 0% (Seen as English) | 100% (Google Indexable) |
| Portability | Requires Font File | Works Everywhere (Web/Mobile) |
| Underlying Data | ASCII (8-bit) | UTF-8 (Variable) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which fonts are supported?
Our converter supports major legacy formats including **Harikrishna**, **Saumil**, **Ghanshyam**, **Avantika**, **Saral**, and **Saraswati**. Ensure you select the correct source font to handle distinct character mappings.
Q. Can I convert back to Legacy Fonts?
Yes. If you need to move Unicode text from the web back into **PageMaker** or **CorelDraw** for printing, use our **Unicode to Legacy** converter linked below.