Convert from Devanagari(Hindi) script to Brahmi script

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Convert from Brahmi script to Devanagari(Hindi) script

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Brahmi script is one of the oldest writing systems used in Ancient India and present South and Central Asia. It was in use from 7th century BCE to 5th century CE. It came into existence in the form of stone inscriptions during the reign of Asoka, in 4th - 3rd century B.C. Most of the modern day indic scripts are derived from the Brahmi script. It is very closely related to the Devanagari script which is used widely today and may be considered as its modern form. This tool helps in converting from Devanagari to Brahmi and vice versa.

Android users can install the app by downloading this APK file

Check the project on GitHub

Note:

• Brahmi characters use the unicode encoding from 11000–1107F. This range of unicode characters are compatible with normally used fonts. If you see question marks or boxes, misplaced vowels or missing conjuncts, you will need to install NotoSansBrahmi font to view the script on your device. First download the font file NotoSansBrahmi-Regular.ttf. Then install it.
  • Windows: Right click on the TTF font and choose install.
  • Linux: Double clic the TTF file and select the Install button
  • Android: Copy the file to "/system/font/" directory
  The application using the font needs to be restarted; some applications require the entire computer to be restarted.
• For typing in Devanagari(Hindi) using PC, one simple way is to use the Google input tools online or install its extension in chrome browser.
• Mobile users can do it by selecting Hindi keyboard layout.

Example of a Brahmi text.


A sample run:

References:

• http://www.unicode.org/charts/PDF/U11000.pdf
• http://www.unicode.org/charts/PDF/U0900.pdf
• NotoSansBrahmi-Regular.ttf font
• Brahmi script - Wikipedia

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