Choose the source file
Select a .xlsx file containing legacy Nudi-encoded Kannada text. The tool validates the format and size before reading it.
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Nudi to Unicode Converter Excel
Convert Nudi-encoded text cells across an Excel workbook to standard Unicode Kannada while preserving worksheets, formulas, numbers, dates, and formatting.
✓ Runs on your device ✓ No file upload to a server ✓ No sign-up
XLSX
Choose your Excel workbook
Modern .xlsx files up to 8 MB
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Your file stays private. Conversion happens locally in this browser tab and the file is never sent to us.
Unicode result
Preview converted strings and save a new workbook
Workbook preview
Converted cell samples will appear here.
| Original Nudi | Unicode Kannada |
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0Worksheets
0Text runs
0Kannada chars
How it works
Convert Excel workbook text in 3 steps
Convert Nudi mappings
Text cells and shared strings are converted while worksheet layout, formulas, numbers, dates, and styles remain intact.
Review and download
Review sample conversions, then download a new .xlsx workbook with Unicode Kannada text.
Works best with
Excel .xlsx workbooks with Nudi text cells
The converter edits text values only. Formulas, numeric values, dates, formatting, and worksheet structure are preserved.
Important limitation
Legacy .xls files need to be resaved
Open an older .xls file in Excel or LibreOffice and save it as .xlsx before conversion.
Frequently asked questions
The converter supports modern .xlsx workbooks. For an older .xls file, open it in Microsoft Excel or LibreOffice and save a copy as .xlsx first.
Yes. The tool changes workbook text strings only. Formulas, numeric values, dates, worksheet structure, and cell styles remain in the downloaded copy.
No. The workbook is read, converted, and rebuilt locally in your browser. It is never sent to our server.
No. Your original file is untouched. The tool downloads a new file with -unicode added to the original filename.
Yes. Nudi text stored as standard Excel text values is converted across every worksheet in the workbook.