Preeti to Unicode Converter — Nepali Font Converter
Convert text between legacy Preeti font encoding and standard Nepali Unicode Devanagari. Supports Preeti, Kantipur and PCS Nepali fonts.
About Preeti to Unicode Converter
Preeti is a legacy Nepali font encoding that was widely used in Nepal before Unicode became the standard. Text typed in Preeti only displays correctly when the Preeti font is installed on the reader's device. This tool converts Preeti-encoded text into standard Nepali Unicode (Devanagari) that works on any device without special fonts.
How to Use
- Select the conversion direction: Preeti → Unicode or Unicode → Preeti.
- Paste your text into the input box.
- Click Convert to see the result.
- Click Copy to copy the output to your clipboard.
- Click Swap to exchange input and output text.
Which Fonts Are Supported?
- Preeti — The most popular legacy Nepali font.
- Kantipur — Another common legacy font for Nepali text.
- PCS Nepali — A variant used in some government documents.
Why Convert to Unicode?
Unicode Devanagari is the modern standard for Nepali text. Unlike Preeti and other legacy fonts, Unicode:
- Displays correctly on all devices without font installation.
- Is searchable by Google and other search engines.
- Works everywhere — websites, social media, email, documents.
- Is required by Nepal government portals and official submissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Preeti font?
Preeti is a legacy Nepali font developed in the 1990s. It uses a custom ASCII-based encoding where each key on the keyboard produces a specific Devanagari character. The font was widely used in Nepal before Unicode became standard, but text typed in Preeti is unreadable without the font installed.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. All conversion happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device.
Can I convert Unicode back to Preeti?
Yes. Click Unicode → Preeti to convert in the reverse direction. This is useful when working with legacy documents that require Preeti encoding.
Does this tool work on mobile?
Yes. The converter is fully responsive and works on all devices including Android and iOS phones and tablets.
How accurate is the conversion?
The converter uses the standard FOSS Nepal community mapping table. It handles most common text accurately, including conjuncts, matras, and special characters. Some very rare or font-specific ligatures may require manual adjustment.