How to use this converter
Choose Preeti → Unicode to turn old Preeti-font text into proper Nepali Unicode, or Unicode → Preeti for the reverse. Paste your text on the left and the result appears on the right — then press Copy.
Preeti and the move to Unicode in Nepal
For about two decades most Nepali text on computers was typed in Preeti and similar fonts, where English keystrokes only look like Devanagari when the font is installed. Government offices, schools, newspapers and printing presses produced millions of documents this way. The drawback is that such text is not real Nepali to a computer: it cannot be searched, posted online, opened correctly on a phone, or reused in modern software. As Nepal moved to standard Unicode for websites, e-government systems and mobile apps, converting old Preeti material — letters, marksheets, notices and citizenship records — into Unicode has become an everyday task for digitising documents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Preeti and Unicode?
Preeti is a legacy Nepali font that maps English keystrokes to Devanagari shapes — the text is really English letters that only look Nepali when the Preeti font is installed. Unicode is true Nepali text that displays correctly everywhere, can be searched, and works on the web, phones and modern software.
How do I convert Preeti to Unicode?
Open the 'Preeti → Unicode' tab, paste your Preeti text, and the Unicode version appears instantly. Tap Copy to use it anywhere.
Can I convert Unicode back to Preeti?
Yes. Use the 'Unicode → Preeti' tab to convert Nepali Unicode text into Preeti keystrokes — useful for offices and forms that still require the Preeti font.
Why do I need to convert Preeti to Unicode?
Old documents, letters, marksheets and notices are often typed in Preeti. To search, copy, email, publish online or open them on a phone or in modern apps, the text must be in Unicode.