ISM Dev Font to Unicode Converter
ISM Dev is a popular legacy (non-Unicode) Hindi font. Paste your ISM Dev text into the box below and get Unicode (Mangal) in one click.
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What is the ISM Dev font?
ISM Dev is a legacy (non-Unicode) font that has been used for years to type Hindi. Thousands of documents in old newspapers, print media, DTP work and government offices were created in this font. However, legacy-font text does not display correctly on WhatsApp, websites or Google — for that you need Unicode (Mangal).
Steps to convert ISM Dev to Unicode
- Copy the ISM Dev text from your document (Word, PageMaker, CorelDRAW, etc.).
- Paste it into the top box (Non-Unicode).
- Press the "↓ Convert to Unicode" button.
- Copy the Unicode text from the lower box and use it anywhere.
Common problems and solutions
- Characters look jumbled: Make sure you selected the correct font — different variants of ISM Dev use different mappings.
- The "i" matra is in the wrong place: Our engine places the "i" matra correctly automatically; if you still see an error, please report it via the contact page.
- Conjuncts break apart: Formatting may have been lost while pasting — paste as plain text.
FAQ — ISM Dev
Is ISM Dev to Unicode conversion free?
Yes, up to 200 characters is completely free. Affordable plans are available for larger documents.
How accurate is the conversion?
Rules for matra-reordering and conjuncts are built into the engine; even so, always verify important documents.
Can I convert Unicode back to ISM Dev?
Yes — the "↑ Convert to Font" button performs the reverse conversion too.
Is my text safe?
Yes — your text is never stored on the server.