The ISM (ISFOC) font family is a widely utilized legacy standard in government offices, local bodies, and desktop publishing centers in Maharashtra and Goa for typing in Marathi. Fonts like ISM LMG Arun, LMG Sharda, and other ISFOC layouts use custom ASCII maps that require specific font installations to display correctly. Our online ISM to Unicode Converter resolves this limitation by translating legacy ISFOC text into standard, universally supported Devanagari Unicode (Mangal) format.
The Necessity of ISM to Unicode Conversion
If you copy text in ISM (ISFOC) format and share it via email, WhatsApp, or upload it to a web portal, it will display as unreadable English characters (e.g., "lmg arun" layout maps the key press "k" to Devanagari symbols). Converting this text to standard Unicode ensures it can be read on all smartphones, tablets, and web browsers, and is indexed correctly by search engines like Google.
How to Convert ISM (ISFOC) to Unicode
- Paste your text: Paste your ISM/ISFOC legacy formatted text into the left/top input box.
- Automatic Parsing: Our engine reads the ASCII values and maps them directly to Devanagari Unicode character points.
- Copy the Result: The converted Marathi Unicode text appears instantly in the target box. Click the copy button to save it to your clipboard.
Key Advantages
- Marathi-Specific Optimizations: Accurately translates Marathi-specific letters like 'ळ' and special conjuncts.
- Complete Privacy: Your text is processed inside your browser, meaning no data ever leaves your computer.
- Zero Formatting Loss: Preserves paragraphs, lists, and line spacing.