Font converters bridge the gap between legacy proprietary encodings and modern standards. Tools like the Azhagi Tamil Font Converter allow users to transform text from one encoding to another while preserving formatting such as bolding, tables, and alignment. Why Conversion is Necessary
| Problem | Probable Cause | Solution | |--------|----------------|----------| | Output shows squares (◻) | Marutham font not installed system-wide | Download and install "Marutham.ttf" from Tamil Nadu e-Governance portal | | Some ancient Tamil letters (e.g., ழ, ள, ற) are swapped | Source document used a modified MCL Mangai variant | Use the "Legacy Mode" toggle in Tools → Options | | Line spacing becomes erratic | Paragraph markers misread | Convert as .rtf instead of .docx first, then re-save | | Conversion stops at 95% | Corrupt character or embedded object | Remove images, run Repair Document option, try again | mcl+mangai+to+marutham+font+converter+new
Hybrid approach
Older converters (circa 2005–2010) had severe limitations: Font converters bridge the gap between legacy proprietary