Unicode to FM Converter

Sinhala Font Converter: The Complete User Guide

This tool acts as a bridge between modern digital typing and professional graphic design. It is divided into two distinct sections to handle all your Sinhala font conversion needs.

A) Unicode to FM (Converting Web Text to Design Fonts)

• What is this for? Most of us type on phones or computers using “Unicode” (the standard Sinhala used on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Google). However, professional design software (like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or CorelDraw) often requires “Legacy” fonts (like FM Abhaya, FM Malithi, or FM Bindumathi) to render styles correctly.
• How to use:
  • Type or paste your standard Sinhala text (e.g., “කොහොමද”) into the Top Box.
  • Click the “Convert” button.
  • The tool will generate the corresponding code in the Bottom Box.
  • Copy this result and paste it into your design software.
• Crucial Step: Highlight the pasted text in your software and change the font to your desired FM font family (e.g., select FM Abhaya) to see the text appear correctly.

B) FM to Unicode (Converting Legacy Text to Web Text)

• What is this for? This feature is essential for digitizing old documents. If you have older Word files or PDFs where the text looks like jumbled English characters (e.g., “fldfyduo”), this tool translates it back into readable, web-ready Sinhala.
• How to use:
  • Copy the unreadable text string from your old document.
  • Paste it into the converter.
  • Click convert to transform it into standard Unicode.
  • You can now publish this text on websites, social media, or send it via email.

Why use this tool?

• Efficiency: Instantly switch between typing modes without re-typing whole paragraphs.
• Accuracy: Preserves the correct spelling and grammar structures during conversion.
• Design Ready: Perfect for graphic designers creating flyers, banners, and wedding invitations.

Need Help? If you encounter any conversion errors or bugs, please reach out to TechDeiyo for support.