Unicode to Preeti converter
Encode standard Nepali Unicode text into legacy Preeti character codes for desktop publishing, printing presses, and classic Word templates.
Runs directly in your browser with instant output, keyboard accessibility, and one-click copy.
Nepali Unicode to Preeti Font Codes
After copying the encoded output, apply the Preeti font inside Microsoft Word or InDesign.
Insert Devanagari symbols & numeralsPurna biram, chandrabindu, halant & digits
Encoded Preeti text uses ASCII characters in the browser. Once pasted into your desktop document editor with the Preeti font selected, the Nepali Devanagari glyphs render properly.
For Word, PageMaker & InDesign
Generates legacy Preeti key sequences so you can paste web or smartphone Nepali text into traditional office templates.
Legacy symbol support
Maps Nepali purna biram, parentheses, question marks, and Devanagari digits to their corresponding Preeti keystrokes.
Full editing control
Convert continuously as you type or paste large blocks of Unicode text and export the encoded result as a text file.
How to use the Unicode to Preeti converter
Paste or type Nepali Devanagari Unicode into the left-hand source box. The right-hand pane immediately produces the corresponding Preeti ASCII character codes. Click Copy Preeti codes, paste the text into Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, or PageMaker, and set the font family of the pasted text to Preeti.
Why the encoded text looks like English characters here
Web browsers render text using standard Unicode fonts. Because Preeti places Nepali letterforms on top of standard Latin character slots (for example, s displays क when the Preeti font is applied), the encoded output looks like Latin symbols until you apply the Preeti font inside your document editor.
Best practices for DTP layout in Adobe InDesign, PageMaker, and Word
When preparing Nepali text for offset printing presses, municipal gazettes, or legacy office templates that require the Preeti font, always complete your spelling and grammar checks while the text is still in Unicode. Once converted to Preeti ASCII codes, spell-checkers in Microsoft Word will flag the underlying Latin letters as misspelled English words—turn off "Check spelling as you type" in Word so red squiggly lines do not clutter your Preeti layout.
Unicode to Preeti conversion examples
| Nepali Unicode Input | Preeti Encoded Output | Result When Preeti Font Applied |
|---|---|---|
| नेपाल सरकार | g]kfn ;/sf/ | Renders as नेपाल सरकार in Preeti |
| काठमाडौं महानगरपालिका | sf7df8f}+ dxfgu/kflnsf | Handles chandrabindu and ikar placement |
| मिती २०८३ साल | ldtL @)#! ;fn | Maps Devanagari digits and matras |
| सर्वोच्च अदालत | ;jf]{Rr cbfnr | Combined o-matra and reph (]{) |
| नेपाल राष्ट्र बैंक | g]kfn /fi6« a}+s | Retroflex conjucts and ai-matra with anusvara |
Common questions
Why does the pasted text still look like English in Microsoft Word?
After pasting the encoded text into Word, highlight the text and select 'Preeti' from your font dropdown menu. Ensure the Preeti .ttf font is installed on your computer.
What should I do if a paragraph contains both Nepali and English words?
Convert the Nepali sentences only and keep English words or email addresses in a standard Latin font like Arial or Times New Roman.
How do I type a new Nepali document if I do not know Preeti keys?
Write your document first using our Roman Nepali Typing tool, then paste that Unicode output here to convert it into Preeti.
Why does Microsoft Word change the first letter of a Preeti line?
Word's 'AutoCorrect: Capitalize first letter of sentences' feature converts lowercase Preeti ASCII keys into uppercase Shift keys, changing the Nepali letter. Disable automatic sentence capitalization in Word when working with Preeti.
Can I download the encoded Preeti text as a file?
Yes. Click the Download .txt button to save the Preeti ASCII codes directly to your computer.
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