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Unicode ↔ InPage Converter

Convert between Unicode Urdu and InPage font encoding instantly. Bidirectional, with history and download — free, fast, and accurate.

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About this tool

What is InPage and why convert between Unicode and InPage?

InPage is a professional Urdu publishing software widely used in Pakistan and India for newspapers, books, magazines, and official documents. Developed in the 1990s, InPage uses its own proprietary font encoding for Urdu and Arabic script, which differs from Unicode.

Unicode is the modern, universal standard for text encoding. However, many publishing workflows, print houses, and legacy systems in South Asia still require InPage font encoding. This converter bridges the gap by transforming Unicode Urdu text into InPage-compatible characters.

The key difference lies in character storage. Unicode assigns a unique codepoint to each Urdu character (e.g. U+0627 for 'ا'), while InPage maps the same characters to its own encoding table. An InPage-encoded document requires an InPage font to render correctly.

Paste your Unicode Urdu text in the input box above, and the converter will instantly produce the InPage font output. Copy the result and paste it into any application with the InPage font installed.

This page also handles reverse conversion — from InPage font encoding back to Unicode. If you have old documents typed in InPage font and need to modernize them, simply paste the InPage-encoded text and click the swap button (⇄) to convert it to clean Unicode. No separate InPage-to-Unicode page is needed; this single tool covers both directions.

Input → Output

See how the conversion works.

Unicode Urdu

السلام علیکم

InPage Output

ž’žŸ ˜ž¤œŸ

The Urdu greeting 'السلام علیکم' (Assalam-o-Alaikum) becomes the InPage binary encoding above (EOT-prefixed codepoints). When viewed with an InPage font, it renders correctly as Urdu text.

InPage Output

ž’žŸ ˜ž¤œŸ

Unicode Urdu

السلام علیکم

The reverse direction works just as smoothly. Paste InPage-encoded text and click swap (⇄) to get clean Unicode Urdu back. This is useful for modernizing old InPage-font documents.

Use cases

Who needs Unicode ↔ InPage conversion?

Newspapers & media

Newspapers and media organizations in Pakistan and India often have legacy systems that require InPage font encoding. Convert Unicode Urdu text for seamless integration.

Publishing & printing

Printing presses and book publishers across South Asia have workflows built around InPage. Convert modern Unicode text to keep using existing templates and systems.

Government documents

Government offices in Pakistan frequently use InPage for official Urdu documents, forms, and certificates. Convert Unicode text for compatibility.

Education

Schools and educational institutions that teach Urdu often use InPage as the standard publishing tool. Convert Unicode content for teaching materials.

Legacy software

Older applications and databases may not support Unicode Urdu. Convert to InPage encoding to ensure text displays correctly in these systems.

Data migration

When migrating data from modern Unicode systems to legacy InPage databases, convert Urdu text to maintain compatibility.

Document modernization

Have old documents typed in InPage font? Convert them to Unicode for use in modern systems, websites, and applications that don't support legacy fonts. Use the swap button (⇄) to switch direction.

Content digitization

Digitize old printed materials and InPage-font archives by converting the legacy-encoded text to Unicode, making it searchable, translatable, and future-proof. This page handles both directions — no separate converter needed.

How to use

Convert in three simple steps.

01Type or paste your text into the input box. Use the swap button (⇄) to switch between Unicode → InPage and InPage → Unicode. You can also click 'Try sample' to see how it works.
02The converter processes your text instantly and displays the result in the right panel. Conversion happens in real-time as you type, in either direction.
03Click 'Copy' to copy the result, or 'Download' to save it as a text file. Your recent conversions are automatically saved to history — click any entry to restore it.

Privacy & data handling

Your text never leaves your browser.

All conversion happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never uploaded to any server, stored in a database, or sent to a third party. The tool works offline once the page has loaded.

Your conversion history is stored locally in your browser's localStorage. It never leaves your device. Clearing your browser data or clicking 'Clear history' removes it permanently.

Limitations

What this tool does and doesn't do.

Font rendering is not included

The InPage output requires an InPage-compatible font to be installed in your target application to display correctly. Without the font, the output will appear as encoded characters.

Encoding compatibility

This converter covers the most commonly used Urdu characters. Some InPage font variants may use slightly different encodings. Verify output with your specific InPage font version.

No text formatting preserved

This tool converts plain text only. Bold, italic, font size, and other formatting from your source document are not preserved.

Large documents may be slower

While there is no hard character limit, very large documents (tens of thousands of characters) may take a moment to process.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is InPage software?

InPage is a professional Urdu publishing software widely used in Pakistan and India. It uses its own proprietary font encoding for Urdu and Arabic script, which differs from Unicode. Many publishing workflows still require InPage encoding.

Is this converter free to use?

Yes, this Unicode to InPage converter is completely free. There are no limits on the amount of text you can convert.

Does the converter work offline?

The conversion runs entirely in your browser. Once the page is loaded, you can convert text even without an internet connection.

Why does my InPage text look different?

InPage output is designed to be viewed with an InPage-compatible font installed. If you don't have the font, the text will appear as encoded characters. Install an InPage font to see the correct Urdu rendering.

Can I convert InPage back to Unicode?

Yes! Click the swap button (⇄) between the two panels to switch direction. You can convert from Unicode to InPage or from InPage back to Unicode at any time.

Is there a text length limit?

There is no hard character limit. The converter handles large documents, but very long texts may take slightly longer to process.

Does the tool work on mobile devices?

Yes, the converter is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets.

Does the tool store my conversion history?

Conversion history is stored locally in your browser's localStorage. It never leaves your device and is not sent to any server. You can clear it at any time by clicking 'Clear history'.

Do I need a separate InPage to Unicode converter page?

No. This page is a complete bidirectional converter — it handles both Unicode to InPage and InPage to Unicode conversion. Click the swap button (⇄) between the input and output panels to switch direction. There is no need for a separate InPage-to-Unicode page; this single tool covers both directions.

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