If you have Sinhala documents created with FM fonts — common in Sri Lankan government offices, newspapers, and schools — converting them to Unicode ensures they remain accessible and readable on any modern device.

Step 1: Identify Your FM Font

Open the document in Microsoft Word. Select some Sinhala text and look at the font name in the toolbar. If it shows FM Abhaya, FM Malithi, FM Bindumathi, or any name starting with "FM", you have an FM font document.

Step 2: Copy the Text

Select all the text in your document using Ctrl+A (Windows) or Cmd+A (Mac). Then copy it using Ctrl+C or Cmd+C. This copies the raw character data that will be converted.

Step 3: Paste Into the Converter

Go to our FM Font to Unicode converter. Select the correct FM font name from the dropdown — choosing the wrong font may produce incorrect output. Paste the copied text into the input panel.

Step 4: Review the Output

The converted Unicode Sinhala text appears in the right panel instantly. Read through it to check for accuracy. Complex ligatures or rare characters may occasionally need manual correction.

Step 5: Copy and Save

Click the "Copy Unicode" button to copy the converted text. Paste it into a new Word document — this time set the font to Noto Sans Sinhala or Iskoola Pota (both Unicode fonts). Save as .docx. Your document is now permanently Unicode-compatible.

Tips for Large Documents

For very large documents, convert section by section rather than all at once. This makes it easier to verify accuracy and correct any issues in specific parts of the document. Always keep a backup of the original FM font file before conversion.