SI FONT CONVERTER
Free Online Sinhala & Tamil Unicode Tool. Convert Singlish to Sinhala Unicode, FM fonts to Unicode, and Tanglish to Tamil Unicode instantly in your browser.
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What is the SI Font Converter?
The SI Font Converter is a free online tool designed for Sri Lankans who need to type, convert, or render Sinhala and Tamil text in the universal Unicode format. Whether you are a student, journalist, developer, or everyday user, this tool saves hours of manual work.
Singlish to Sinhala Unicode: Many Sri Lankans are accustomed to typing Sinhala words using English letters — this is called Singlish. For example, typing mama yanawa produces මම යනවා. Our converter handles this phonetic transliteration automatically and in real-time.
FM Font to Unicode: Older Sinhala documents created in Microsoft Word or desktop publishing software often use FM fonts like FM Abhaya or FM Malithi. These fonts are not Unicode-compatible, causing text to appear as random characters on other computers. Our FM font converter maps these legacy characters to proper Unicode so your documents are universally readable.
Tamil Support: The tool also includes Tanglish (Tamil phonetic typing) to Tamil Unicode conversion, making it useful for Sri Lankan Tamil speakers and those working with bilingual content.
Why Use This Tool?
Real-time Conversion
Type and see Unicode output instantly. No button click needed.
Sinhala & Tamil
Full support for Sinhala Unicode and Tamil Unicode in one place.
FM Font Support
Convert FM Abhaya, FM Malithi, FM Bindumathi to proper Unicode.
Free Forever
No registration, no limits, no ads in the conversion process.
How to Use the Converter
- 1Choose your conversion type
Select "Singlish / Tanglish" for phonetic typing, "FM → Unicode" for legacy font documents, or "Unicode Viewer" to render existing Unicode text.
- 2Type or paste your text
For Singlish, type using English letters phonetically. For FM fonts, open your Word document, select all text (Ctrl+A), copy it, and paste here.
- 3See instant results
The converted Sinhala or Tamil Unicode appears in the right panel in real-time as you type.
- 4Copy and use anywhere
Click the "Copy" button to copy the Unicode output. Paste it into WhatsApp, Word, Gmail, or any app.
Learn More
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Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
What is Singlish?
Singlish refers to typing Sinhala words using English (Latin) letters phonetically — for example, typing 'mama yanawa' to get 'මම යනවා'. Our converter transliterates this to proper Sinhala Unicode automatically.
What are FM fonts and why convert them?
FM fonts (FM Abhaya, FM Malithi, etc.) are legacy Sinhala fonts that store characters using custom ASCII byte codes. They are not Unicode-compliant, meaning text looks broken when opened without that specific font installed. Converting to Unicode makes the text universally readable.
Will converted Unicode work in WhatsApp, Word, Gmail?
Yes. Sinhala Unicode is the international standard and works in all modern applications including WhatsApp, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Gmail, Facebook, and all major websites.
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free with no registration required. You can convert unlimited text anytime.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The tool is fully mobile responsive and works on Android and iPhone browsers.
What FM fonts are supported?
Currently we support FM Abhaya, FM Malithi, and FM Bindumathi — the three most widely used FM Sinhala fonts. More fonts will be added soon.
