Unicode
Unicode stores real Sinhala characters, supported by current websites, messaging platforms and text editors.
Sinhala Unicode Converter — FM Abhaya & DL Manel
Convert Sinhala Unicode and FM Abhaya or DL Manel legacy text in both directions, locally in your browser, with copy and download.
Enter actual Sinhala Unicode characters.
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Conversion runs in this browser. No account, file upload or conversion API is needed.
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Unicode versus legacy Sinhala encoding
FM Abhaya / DL Manel
FM Abhaya and DL Manel use older Latin-looking character codes. Only their respective installed legacy fonts display the intended Sinhala glyphs.
How to use the converter
- Choose FM Abhaya or DL Manel and the conversion direction.
- Paste the source text. The result updates as you type.
- Read the warnings, proofread the output, then copy it or download UTF-8 .txt text.
Uncommon historical glyphs, damaged legacy text, ZWNJ and mixed English may require manual verification.
Frequently asked questions
Are FM Abhaya and DL Manel Unicode fonts?
No. They use legacy character encodings. Changing the display font alone does not convert text.
Why is the result shown as English symbols?
That is the old code string. To see Sinhala glyphs, use the corresponding legacy font installed in an appropriate editor.
Is reverse conversion always exact?
No. Some punctuation, English characters, glyph aliases and conjuncts are ambiguous. Check against the original document.
Can this type Singlish?
No. This converts existing Sinhala encodings; phonetic Singlish typing is a separate kind of tool.
Check the stated data sources and assumptions before relying on a result.