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Sinhala Legacy Font Converter

Convert Sinhala Unicode to legacy fonts like FMAbhaya.
Note: You must have the FM Abhaya font installed on your computer to see the output correctly.

How to Convert Sinhala Unicode to FM Abhaya?

Graphic designers often need to use legacy Sinhala fonts like FM Abhaya or DL-Manel because standard Unicode fonts don't look professional enough for print media. This tool bridges the gap.

  1. Input Unicode: Type or paste standard Sinhala text (e.g., from Facebook or a news site) into the left box.
  2. Select Font: Choose the target legacy font format (e.g., FM Abhaya, Amalee, Derana).
  3. Convert: Click "Convert". The tool maps every Unicode character to its corresponding legacy ASCII character.
  4. Copy & Style: Copy the result. In your design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Word), convert the text font to the one you selected (e.g., FMAbhaya).

Supported Fonts

  • FM Abhaya: The industry standard for body text in newspapers and books.
  • DL-Manel / Kaputa: Popular for official documents.
  • Amalee / Derana: Frequently used for creative headlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the output look like garbage?

That's normal! Legacy fonts map Sinhala characters to English keys (e.g., 'A' might show as 'අ'). You must apply the correct font file (e.g., FMAbhaya.ttf) on your computer to see the text correctly.

Can I convert back to Unicode?

Currently, this tool is one-way (Unicode to Legacy). We are working on a Legacy to Unicode converter for future updates.

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