Can I use this Nudi to Unicode converter online for free?
Yes. You can paste Nudi or Baraha ASCII text, get live Unicode output, and copy or download the converted result without uploading files.
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Nudi/Baraha ASCII to Unicode Converter
Convert legacy Kannada text from Nudi and Baraha ASCII fonts into Unicode instantly. You can also switch to Unicode to ASCII mode when you need old-format output for legacy publishing workflows.
What is Nudi/Baraha ASCII text?
Older Kannada typing systems often saved text as ASCII symbols that looked correct only when a specific font was installed. That means copied text can appear unreadable on modern websites, phones, and apps. A Nudi Unicode converter maps that legacy ASCII encoding into real Kannada Unicode characters so the content works everywhere.
How this Nudi to Unicode converter works
The converter applies Kannada-specific mapping and reordering rules for dependent vowels, vattakshara, and legacy symbol combinations. When you select ASCII to Unicode, it converts Nudi/Baraha style input to Unicode. When you select Unicode to ASCII, it generates legacy output for systems that still use older font-based text pipelines.
How to use the tool (step-by-step)
- Choose conversion direction: ASCII to Unicode or Unicode to ASCII.
- Paste your source text into the left input area.
- Wrap any English word or phrase in
$...$(example:$New Delhi$) to keep it unchanged. - Review live converted output on the right side.
- Use Swap if you want to reverse direction quickly with current output.
- Use Copy Output for quick reuse, or download TXT/DOC for sharing.
Unicode to ASCII conversion use cases
Unicode to ASCII conversion is useful when you must submit Kannada content to print operators, institutional systems, or legacy templates still tied to old Nudi/Baraha-style font workflows. If your target platform supports Unicode, keep the Unicode output for better compatibility and search indexing.
Common conversion issues and fixes
- If spacing looks inconsistent after paste, enable Remove extra spaces and reconvert.
- If numbers should remain 0-9, enable English numbers before copying or downloading.
- If output appears broken in old software, verify that the correct legacy font is selected there.
- For modern web, app, and search visibility, prefer Unicode output whenever possible.
FAQ
Does this tool convert Baraha ASCII to Unicode Kannada too?
Yes. The converter handles legacy Kannada ASCII patterns used in Nudi and Baraha style text and converts them to Unicode Kannada.
Can I convert Unicode Kannada back to Nudi or Baraha ASCII?
Yes. Switch the direction to Unicode to ASCII to generate legacy text output for workflows that still depend on old font-based typing systems.
How are numbers handled during conversion?
By default, ASCII to Unicode conversion can output Kannada digits. Turn on the English numbers option if you want to keep 0-9 in the output.
Will the tool fix spacing issues in old text?
You can enable Remove extra spaces to collapse repeated spaces and tabs before conversion, which helps clean legacy copied text.
Can I copy and download the converted output?
Yes. You can copy output directly and download as TXT or DOC. This version is paste-and-convert only and does not include file upload.
Need live transliteration too? Use the main typing tool at English to Kannada Typing.