Unicode
Unicode is the standard Sinhala text used on modern websites, phones and documents. Copy from the Unicode box for these uses.
Sinhala Unicode Converter
Convert Unicode and legacy font text, then check the round trip.
In your browserType or paste in either box. The last box you edit is the source; the other shows the converted result.
01 · UnicodeConverted result
For websites, messaging and modern documents. You can type or paste here.
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02 · FM AbhayaYou're editing
For older FM Abhaya / DL Manel documents. Paste the original text codes here.
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Which format should I use?
FM Abhaya / DL Manel
FM Abhaya and DL Manel use older character codes. The raw text may look like Latin letters until viewed with the corresponding legacy font.
How to convert Sinhala text
- Choose FM Abhaya or DL Manel to match the original old-format file.
- Paste old font codes into the right box to get Unicode on the left, or type Unicode on the left to get old codes on the right.
- Copy or download the format you need. Check any warnings and compare with the original document.
Only FM Abhaya and DL Manel are supported. Legacy mixed English, unusual glyphs and damaged text may need manual correction. This is not phonetic Singlish typing.
Frequently asked questions
Are FM Abhaya and DL Manel Unicode fonts?
No. They are older font encodings. Simply changing a display font is not the same as converting its text.
Why does the old font box show English-looking letters?
Those are the font's character codes, not a failed conversion. They need the matching older font in an editor to appear as Sinhala.
Why are some words wrong or unchanged?
Check the selected font format and which box contains the original. Old character codes are ambiguous, especially when mixed with English.
Can I type Singlish here?
No. This tool converts Unicode and existing FM Abhaya / DL Manel text. Use the separate Singlish to Sinhala tool for phonetic typing.