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How to convert InPage to Unicode (step by step)

You have a valuable InPage document, an old article, a book chapter, an archive, and you need that text in a modern, usable form. Here is how to convert InPage to Unicode cleanly.

Step 1: Select and copy in InPage

Open the document in InPage, press Ctrl + A to select all, and Ctrl + C to copy. You are copying InPage's glyph based text.

Step 2: Switch the converter to reverse

Open the InPage to Unicode converter, or use the swap button on the main tool, so it is set to InPage to Unicode.

Step 3: Paste and convert

Paste the copied text into the input box. The tool rebuilds it as clean Unicode Urdu, which displays as proper, readable script you can select and search.

Step 4: Use it anywhere

Copy or download the Unicode result and drop it into Word, Google Docs, your website CMS, a database or a PDF. It will render correctly with any standard Urdu Unicode font.

Step 5: Proofread the edges

InPage merges some distinct letters onto shared glyphs, so reverse conversion can occasionally need a small manual fix on rare letters. Read through once before publishing.

Digitising an archive? Convert chapter by chapter, keep the original InPage files, and proofread each section. Consistent, clean Unicode now makes everything searchable forever.

Why this matters

Decades of Urdu knowledge sit locked inside InPage files. Converting to Unicode unlocks them for search engines, screen readers, databases and the open web. It is one of the most valuable things a publisher or library can do with old material.

Frequently asked questions

Will the converted text be searchable?
Yes. Once in Unicode, your Urdu text is fully searchable and editable in Word, on websites and in databases.
Does formatting carry over?
Plain text and basic structure convert well. Complex InPage layout, columns and styling are not part of the text and will need rebuilding in your target app.
Is anything uploaded to a server?
No. Conversion runs in your browser, so your documents stay private.

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