Devanagari To Unicode Converter

Enter Devanagari Text: Unicode Output:

Convert Legacy Devanagari to Unicode Instantly

Pasting Hindi text from legacy files (like **Kruti Dev 010** or **Chanakya**) onto the web often results in unreadable English gibberish. This tool acts as a bridge, re-encoding your legacy **Devanagari** text into standard Unicode (Mangal) compatible with WhatsApp, Facebook, Google, and modern browsers.

Input Source

Legacy Font

Output Target

Unicode (Mangal)

Encoding

UTF-8

Privacy

Client-Side

How to Convert Text

1
Paste Your Data: Copy the text from your legacy file (fonts like **Kruti Dev**, **Shusha**, **Chanakya**) and paste it into the left input box. It may look like random English letters.
2
Auto-Process: Our algorithm instantly maps the **ASCII keystrokes** (Remington layout) to their corresponding **Unicode Code Points** (Devanagari script).
3
Copy & Export: Click the “Copy” button. Your text is now valid Hindi/Marathi ready for the web.

🔧 Troubleshooting Tip: If the output looks like squares (□□□), your device may lack a Devanagari Unicode font like Mangal or Nirmala UI. However, the text is technically correct and will display fine for others.

Why Direct Copy-Paste Fails

Legacy fonts like **Kruti Dev** use a technique called “ASCII Mapping.” They simply paint Hindi shapes over standard English keys. For example, typing ‘k’ displays ‘क’. However, the computer still records it as the byte for ‘k’ (0x6B). **Unicode** assigns a unique, universal code point to ‘क’ (`U+0915`). Direct copying carries the English bytes, not the Hindi meaning. This tool translates the keystrokes into the correct Unicode identifiers.

Legacy Font vs. Unicode

Comparison	Legacy (Kruti Dev/Shusha)	Unicode (Mangal)
Searchability	0% (Google sees English)	100% (Fully Indexable)
Portability	Requires Font Installed	Works Everywhere (Web/Mobile)
Underlying Data	ASCII (8-bit)	UTF-8 (Variable)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Which fonts are supported?

This converter supports the most common legacy Devanagari fonts, including **Kruti Dev**, **Devlys**, **Shusha**, **Chanakya**, **4CGandhi**, and **Walkman-Chanakya**. Select your source font from the dropdown menu for best results.

Q. Can I convert back to Kruti Dev?

Yes. If you need to move Unicode text from the web back into legacy software like **PageMaker** or **CorelDraw**, use our **Unicode to Kruti Dev** converter linked below.

Devanagari To Unicode