Anu to Unicode conversion takes Telugu text encoded in Anu Script, either Anu 6 or Anu 7, and converts it into UTF-8 Unicode that reads correctly on modern systems, browsers, and devices. The converter decodes each ASCII byte through the Anu mapping table and returns the matching Telugu Telugu code point from the Telugu Unicode block (U+0C00–U+0C7F).
This direction is needed because a document created in an Anu Script font is unreadable without that font installed. Send an Anu file to someone without the legacy Telugu font, and the Telugu appears as Latin letters and symbols. Unicode carries the character identity in the text itself, so the same words open correctly everywhere.
This page covers the step-by-step process for both Anu 6 and Anu 7, the 5 problems that appear after conversion, and how to use the Unicode Telugu output.
What Is Anu to Unicode Conversion?
Anu to Unicode conversion is the process of decoding Anu Script bytes back into Telugu Unicode code points. This Anu Unicode converter runs the same mapping table as the forward direction, read in reverse.
Legacy font to Unicode conversion describes the same operation in general terms, and non Unicode to Unicode is the phrase used most often. Anu Script is the specific legacy encoding, and Anu Script decode is the step that recovers the original Telugu. Each ASCII character in the input resolves to one Telugu character in the output.
Why Convert Anu Script to Unicode
There are 4 reasons to convert Anu Script to Unicode.
Portability
Unicode Telugu text opens on Windows, Android, iOS, and the web without a font install.
Search
Search engines and site search index Unicode text. Anu Script bytes index as meaningless Latin strings.
Reuse
Archived print material moves into websites, databases, and content systems once it carries Unicode.
Preservation
Telugu Bible editions, district newspapers, and government records sit in Anu Script files. Converting them protects the content from the font going missing.
How to Convert Anu to Unicode (Step-by-Step)
To convert Anu to Unicode, switch the two-way converter direction, paste your Anu Script text, select the version the source file used, and click Convert. Both versions follow the same 5 steps.
Anu 6 to Unicode Conversion Steps
Switch direction
Click the Anu → Unicode toggle. The panel labels swap, and the input now expects Anu Script text.
Select Anu6
Pick Anu 6, if the source document was set in an Anu 6 font. The wrong version returns wrong conjuncts.
Paste your text
Copy the text out of your PageMaker, CorelDraw, or Word file. The characters look like Latin letters before conversion.
Convert & Copy
Click Convert & Copy to decode the bytes.
Use the output
Paste the Unicode Telugu output wherever you need it.
Anu 7 to Unicode Conversion Steps
Switch direction
Click the Anu → Unicode toggle on the converter above.
Select Anu7
Anu7 is the default and the version most Telugu presses use.
Paste your text
Paste your Anu 7 text into the input panel.
Convert & Copy
Click Convert & Copy. Anu 7 and Anu 7.0 share the same mapping.
Check the font
Check the output in a Unicode Telugu font such as Pothana2000 or Gautami.
Anu 6 source
Older PageMaker and CorelDraw layouts. Pick Anu 6 when the character panel names an Anu 6 font, or when Anu 7 decoding returns wrong conjuncts.
Anu 7 source
The default here and the version most Telugu presses run. Anu 7 and Anu 7.0 share one mapping, so either name decodes the same way.
| Telugu | Code point | Anu 6 bytes | Anu 7 bytes |
|---|---|---|---|
| అ | U+0C05 | J | n |
| ఆ | U+0C06 | P | € |
| క | U+0C15 | H› | ¿£ |
| గ | U+0C17 | Q® | >· |
| త | U+0C24 | `Ç | Ôá |
| ప | U+0C2A | „¬ | |Ÿ |
| కా | U+0C15 U+0C3E | Hê | ¿± |
| కి | U+0C15 U+0C3F | H÷ | ¿ì |
| కు | U+0C15 U+0C41 | 䛽 | Å£” |
Anu to Unicode vs Unicode to Anu — Direction Matters
Anu to Unicode converts legacy text for modern systems, and Unicode to Anu converts modern text for legacy software. Both directions use one mapping table. The direction decides which column the converter reads first.
Anu to Unicode
Input is Anu Script, output is Unicode Telugu. Use it for websites, databases, search, and sharing. It is the step most legacy system migration projects start with.
Unicode to Anu
Input is Unicode Telugu, output is Anu Script. Use it for PageMaker, CorelDraw, and print layouts. The converter for the Unicode to Anu direction covers that path in full.
| Attribute | Anu to Unicode | Unicode to Anu |
|---|---|---|
| Input encoding | Anu Script (Anu 6 or Anu 7) | Unicode (UTF-8) |
| Output encoding | Unicode (UTF-8) | Anu Script (Anu 6 or Anu 7) |
| Font needed to read output | Any Telugu font | The matching Anu font |
| Typical destination | Websites, databases, search | PageMaker, CorelDraw, print |
| Searchable result | Yes | No |
Picking the wrong direction returns text that looks worse than the input rather than better. Check the toggle before converting.
Common Problems in Anu to Unicode Conversion
There are 5 problems that appear after an Anu to Unicode conversion.
Anu text broken after conversion
The mapping version and the source font disagree. Convert again with the other version selected.
Some words stay in Latin characters
The source mixed Anu Script with plain English. English passes through untouched, which is correct behaviour.
Conjuncts come back wrong
Anu 6 files converted as Anu 7 shift every conjunct. Check the font name in the original file.
Boxes appear instead of Telugu
The output is valid Unicode, and the display font has no Telugu glyphs. Switch to Pothana2000, Gautami, or any Unicode Telugu font.
Spacing collapses
Legacy layouts pad text with extra spaces. Clean the spacing after conversion rather than before.
After Conversion — How to Use Unicode Telugu Text
To use the Unicode Telugu output, paste it into any application that supports Unicode. No font install is required on the receiving end, because Unicode carries the character identity rather than leaving it to the font.
Websites
Paste directly into a content management system. Set the page charset to UTF-8.
Databases
Store the text in a Unicode column so the Telugu survives the write.
Documents
Paste into Word, Google Docs, or a PDF export with a Unicode Telugu font applied.
Messaging
Send the text through email or chat. Windows 10 and later, Android, and iOS render Telugu without extra setup.
Unicode Telugu compatibility is the point of the exercise. One string, readable on every current system.
Conclusion
Anu to Unicode conversion takes legacy Anu Script Telugu from Anu 6 or Anu 7 and returns UTF-8 Unicode that reads on modern systems, browsers, and devices. Anu documents depend on the font being installed, and Unicode removes that dependency.
This non Unicode to Unicode converter handles both Anu versions, runs in your browser, and keeps no conversion history. Reverse it and convert Telugu Unicode into Anu Script, or read Anu Fonts Telugu for the font family behind the encoding.