Free Utility · Unicode ⇆ ASCII

Punjabi Font Converter

Older Punjabi print and design files were typed in legacy ASCII fonts like AnmolLipi, Joy, AmritLipi, and Raavi. Modern devices and websites expect Unicode instead. This tool reads your text, figures out which direction it needs to go, and converts it instantly — no software, no signup.

Type Once · Convert Both Ways

Enter Punjabi Unicode text

Paste or type Gurmukhi Unicode below and the tool renders it across the site's ASCII/legacy font previews automatically. You can also upload your own .ttf or .woff font to see how your text sits in it.

Anything you type will be translated into Gurmukhi in the preview below
How it works

Built to bridge old files and new devices

The converter is designed around one problem: Punjabi text typed years ago in a legacy font shouldn't be unreadable on today's phones and browsers.

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Detects direction automatically

Paste Unicode or ASCII text and the tool figures out which way it needs to convert, without you choosing a mode first.

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Covers the major legacy fonts

Mappings are built in for AnmolLipi, Joy, AmritLipi, Raavi, and other widely used Punjabi ASCII fonts.

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Full Gurmukhi character mapping

Vowel signs, consonants, half-forms, bindi, tippi and other special marks are all accounted for in the conversion.

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Runs entirely in the browser

No installs, no plugins — it works on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and any modern browser.

Good to know

Why this conversion is even necessary

Punjabi typography splits into two worlds, and this tool exists to move text safely between them.

Unicode Punjabi Modern standard

  • Displays correctly on any device without a specific font installed
  • Stays searchable, editable, and copy-pasteable everywhere
  • Readable by screen readers and indexable by search engines

ASCII / legacy Punjabi fonts Older standard

  • Tied to a specific keyboard mapping — needs the matching font installed to display correctly
  • Still common in older DTP files, print layouts, and newspaper archives
  • This is the format the converter maps to and from
Who uses this

Built for anyone moving between the two formats

Unicode typing has become standard on the web, but a lot of existing Punjabi material still lives in older ASCII fonts. This tool helps people work across both.

Designers
Students
Content creators
Newspaper publishers
Print media pros
Questions

Converter FAQ

What is Unicode Punjabi?

Unicode Punjabi is the universal Gurmukhi script standard supported across devices, websites, and apps, without needing any special font installed.

What are ASCII or legacy Punjabi fonts?

These are older, non-Unicode fonts such as AnmolLipi, Joy, and AmritLipi that were widely used in earlier Punjabi typing and print software.

Can I convert ASCII Punjabi text back to Unicode?

Yes — the converter works in both directions and detects which way your text needs to go automatically.

Is this converter free to use?

Yes, the Punjabi Font Converter is free to use with no signup required.

Explore the full Punjabi type library too

Once your text is converted, browse dozens of Punjabi font lists in the main generator to find the right style for your project.

Open the full generator →