Unicode → Anu Converter
Unicode to Anu Converter — Free Online Telugu Font Converter
Convert Telugu Unicode text to Anu, Anu 7, Anu 7.0, and all major non-Unicode Telugu fonts — or reverse-convert from Anu back to Unicode — instantly in your browser. No software installation needed. Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Whether you are a journalist, publisher, teacher, or government professional working with Telugu language documents, this free online Unicode to Anu converter is the fastest and most reliable tool available today.
What is the Unicode to Anu converter?
The Unicode to Anu converter is an online tool that transforms Telugu text between two major encoding systems: Unicode and Anu (non-Unicode) fonts. These two systems represent the same Telugu language characters in completely different ways, and converting between them is essential for anyone working with Telugu documents, publications, websites, or digital archives.
Unicode is the modern international standard. Every Telugu character — from అ to హ, from vowel signs to conjuncts — has a unique code point in the Unicode standard (U+0C00 to U+0C7F for Telugu). This means Unicode Telugu text looks correct on any device, any browser, and any operating system in the world without needing any extra font installed.
Anu, on the other hand, is a legacy encoding system. Anu fonts store Telugu glyphs by replacing ASCII characters with Telugu shapes. So when you type "a" in an Anu font document, you actually see a Telugu character visually — but the underlying data is still the letter "a". This text only displays correctly if the Anu font is installed on the viewer's device.
Our Unicode to Anu converter bridges this gap. It reads the underlying encoding of your input and accurately maps every character, matras, half-forms, and conjuncts to their correct equivalent in the target format — whether that is Anu, Anu 7, Anu 7.0, or any other supported Telugu non-Unicode font.
The Unicode to Anu converter supports both directions: Unicode → Anu (for printing and legacy documents) and Anu → Unicode (for digitizing old content to the web). Both conversions are free, instant, and unlimited.
Key features of this Unicode to Anu font converter
Two-way conversion
Supports Unicode to Anu and Anu to Unicode conversion. Switch directions with one click.
Fully responsive
Use on any device — Android, iPhone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. No app needed.
Multiple font support
Anu, Anu 7, Anu 7.0, Tunga, Nudi, FML, Eemaata, Anuscript, and more Telugu fonts.
Instant results
Conversion happens in real time in your browser. No server upload, no waiting.
100% free
No registration, no subscription, no watermarks. Completely free to use forever.
Accurate character mapping
Handles all Telugu matras, half-forms, conjuncts, and special characters precisely.
How to use the Unicode to Anu converter — step by step
Using the Unicode to Anu online converter is extremely simple. Follow these four easy steps to convert your Telugu text in seconds:
Paste your text
Copy the Telugu Unicode text from your document, website, or application and paste it into the input field.
Select target font
Choose the non-Unicode target font — Anu, Anu 7, Anu 7.0, Tunga, Nudi, FML, or Eemaata — from the dropdown menu.
Click "Convert"
Press the Convert button. The tool instantly processes your text and shows the converted output.
Copy and use
Click "Copy Output" to copy the converted Anu text to your clipboard. Paste it into Word, InDesign, or your printing software.
Supported Telugu font conversions
Our Telugu Unicode font converter supports a wide range of popular non-Unicode fonts used across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for print, publishing, and digital content. Here is a full overview of all supported font conversions:
| Font name | Type | Common use | Conversion supported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anu / Anu Script | Non-Unicode Telugu | Print newspapers, books, brochures | Unicode ↔ Anu |
| Anu 7 / Anu 7.0 | Non-Unicode Telugu | Updated print and digital publishing | Unicode ↔ Anu 7 / Anu 7.0 |
| Tunga | Non-Unicode Telugu (Windows) | Older Windows documents, government files | Unicode ↔ Tunga |
| Nudi | Non-Unicode Kannada/Telugu | Karnataka government, Kannada media | Unicode ↔ Nudi |
| FML | Non-Unicode Telugu | Telugu journalism, legacy publications | FML ↔ Unicode |
| Eemaata | Non-Unicode Telugu | Telugu online news portals | Unicode ↔ Eemaata |
| Anuscript | Non-Unicode Telugu | Apple Mac users, iOS typing | Anuscript ↔ Unicode |
| Dynamic fonts | Various non-Unicode | Custom Telugu publishing fonts | Dynamic font ↔ Unicode |
Unicode vs non-Unicode Telugu fonts — what is the difference?
Understanding the difference between Unicode and non-Unicode (legacy) Telugu fonts is key to knowing why conversion tools are necessary in the first place.
Unicode Telugu
- Follows international ISO/Unicode standard (Unicode block U+0C00–U+0C7F)
- Works on all devices — Android, iOS, Windows, Mac — without extra fonts
- Supported by all modern web browsers natively
- Required for government digital portals and e-filing systems
- Searchable by Google and all major search engines
- Copy-paste works correctly between applications
- Used by WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter for Telugu text
- Standard for all new Telugu content creation
Non-Unicode (Anu, Tunga, FML, etc.)
- Maps Telugu shapes to ASCII slots — a "hack" from pre-Unicode era
- Only displays correctly when the specific font is installed
- Not searchable — Google cannot index non-Unicode Telugu text
- Copy-pasting across apps results in garbled characters
- Still widely used in print journalism and legacy publishing
- Preferred by many designers for typographic control in print
- Not compatible with modern web publishing platforms
- Requires font installation on every device viewing the content
Both systems coexist today because the Telugu publishing industry transitioned gradually. Most newspapers and printing houses still use Anu fonts for their workflows, while digital platforms require Unicode. This is exactly why a reliable Unicode to Anu converter — and an Anu to Unicode converter — remains an essential daily tool for Telugu language professionals.
Who needs a Unicode to Anu font converter?
The need for Telugu Unicode to non-Unicode conversion arises in many professional and personal contexts. Here are the most common use cases:
Telugu journalists and newspaper publishers
Print newspapers across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana — including major dailies — use Anu or Anu 7 fonts in their desktop publishing (DTP) workflows. Digital reporters write in Unicode (using standard Telugu keyboards on phones or computers), but the print production team needs the text in Anu format. The Unicode to Anu converter makes this workflow seamless. One click converts the entire article, preserving all matras and conjuncts accurately.
Government offices and document digitization
Thousands of government documents were typed in legacy fonts like Tunga, Anu, and FML during the 1990s and 2000s. When these documents need to be published online, uploaded to portals, or archived digitally, they must be converted to Unicode Telugu. The Anu to Unicode converter tool handles this conversion precisely, saving hours of manual re-typing.
Telugu teachers, educators, and content creators
Teachers creating printed question papers, worksheets, or study materials in Telugu often need to convert digital Unicode text to Anu for printing through DTP software. Content creators moving material between websites (Unicode) and print (Anu) rely on this converter daily.
Book publishers and DTP professionals
Book publishing in Telugu still heavily relies on non-Unicode fonts for precise typographic control in InDesign and QuarkXPress. Publishers receive manuscripts in Unicode (typed on phones or computers) and need Anu format for their DTP team. The Unicode to Anu converter handles full-length manuscripts quickly and accurately.
Software developers and app builders
Developers building Telugu language applications often need to migrate legacy Anu-encoded databases to Unicode for use in modern apps. The Anu to Unicode conversion API or tool is essential for such data migration projects.
Unicode to Anu 7 and Anu 7.0 converter — what is Anu 7?
Anu 7 (also called Anu 7.0) is an updated version of the original Anu Telugu font. Developed by Eemaata.com, Anu 7 introduced improvements in character spacing, rendering quality, and support for more Telugu glyphs compared to the original Anu font. It became the standard font for Telugu print media across both Telugu-speaking states.
The key differences between Anu and Anu 7 include refined glyph shapes for several conjuncts, improved rendering of half-forms (ardha aksharas), better spacing for matras, and enhanced support for less common Telugu characters used in classical literature.
Our Unicode to Anu 7.0 converter handles both versions. When you select Anu 7 as your target font, the converter uses the Anu 7.0 character mapping table, ensuring your output is fully compatible with the Anu 7 font installed on your DTP system. The Unicode to Anu 7 converter is especially recommended for users working with current Telugu newspapers and magazines that standardized on Anu 7.
Anu mobile — convert Telugu fonts on your smartphone
One of the most requested features in recent years has been mobile compatibility for Telugu font converters. Many professionals now write and edit on smartphones and tablets, especially when working in the field or remotely. Our Unicode to Anu converter is fully optimized for mobile use.
On Android and iOS devices, you can type Telugu Unicode text using the built-in Telugu keyboard, then paste it into the converter to get Anu output instantly. The interface is touch-friendly, with large tap targets, easy copy-paste functionality, and a clean layout that works on any screen size from 5 inches to 15 inches.
For Anuscript Telugu typing on Apple devices (iPhone and Mac), the native Telugu keyboard outputs standard Unicode. You can then use our converter to transform that text to Anu or any other non-Unicode format as needed. No additional apps or font installations are required on your iOS device.
Related Telugu font tools and converters
Beyond the core Unicode to Anu conversion, there is a broader ecosystem of Telugu font tools that professionals use regularly. Here is a guide to related converters and what each one does:
Anu to Unicode converter
The reverse of the main tool. Converts legacy Anu and Anu 7 text back to standard Unicode. Essential for digitizing printed content, migrating old databases, and publishing legacy documents online.
FML to Unicode converter
FML is a popular Telugu font used extensively in Telugu journalism. Many older news archives use FML encoding. The FML to Unicode converter transforms this content to standard Unicode for web publishing and digital archiving.
Eemaata converter
Eemaata is both a Telugu news website and the creator of several popular Telugu fonts including Anu 7. The Eemaata converter supports converting Eemaata-encoded Telugu text to Unicode and vice versa.
Tunga to Unicode converter
Tunga is a Telugu font bundled with Windows. It was widely used in government and educational documents during the 2000s. Converting Tunga text to Unicode makes those documents accessible on modern systems without font installation.
Nudi to Unicode converter
Nudi is a popular font for both Telugu and Kannada. The Nudi to Unicode converter is used by Karnataka government offices and Kannada media for digitizing legacy content. Our online Nudi converter supports full two-way conversion.
Dynamic font to Unicode converter
Some custom Telugu publishing houses use proprietary "dynamic fonts" that follow their own encoding schemes. A dynamic font to Unicode converter maps these custom encodings to standard Unicode, enabling cross-platform compatibility.
Unicode to ANSI converter
ANSI (American National Standards Institute) encoding is used in some older Windows applications. For Telugu text that needs to work in legacy Windows software, a Unicode to ANSI converter produces compatible output. Note that ANSI encoding for Telugu is limited and Unicode is strongly recommended for any new work.
How to type Telugu in Unicode
Before converting Telugu text, you need to be able to type it in Unicode. Here are the most common methods for typing Unicode Telugu text on different platforms:
On Windows
Windows includes a built-in Telugu keyboard called "Telugu" under Language Settings. Go to Settings → Time & Language → Language → Add Telugu → Telugu keyboard. Once added, switch to it using Win + Space. All text typed will be standard Unicode Telugu.
On Android
Google Gboard (the default keyboard on most Android phones) has excellent Telugu Unicode support. Open Gboard settings, add Telugu as an input language, and switch to it. You can type in phonetic Romanized Telugu (which auto-converts to Telugu Unicode) or use the native Telugu keyboard layout.
On iPhone and Mac (Anuscript)
Apple devices support Telugu Unicode natively. Go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Telugu. The Apple Telugu keyboard (based on the Anuscript layout) outputs standard Unicode Telugu. This is also called the Anuscript Telugu Apple keyboard layout by many users.
Online typing tools
If you do not want to change keyboard settings, several online Telugu Unicode typing tools let you type in phonetic English and see the Telugu Unicode conversion in real time. You can then copy the Unicode output and use it — or paste it into our Unicode to Anu converter if you need Anu format.