Latin to Cyrillic

It is sometimes easy to forget that the Cyrillic script is used in many European and Asian countries, and people who are familiar with Latin alphabets usually need to rely on a specialized converter to make sense of text written in this form.

Latin to Cyrillic is a lightweight Java-based program designed for this very purpose, and it supports both the Serbian Azbuka and Macedonian alphabets. It features a minimalistic design and is relatively easy to use, although it does need to be improved in certain respects.

By default, the application window consists of two panels that display both the original text and the converted version, although it is possible to switch to an alternative layout and have the program detect the script used in the source text automatically.

Latin to Cyrillic supports the Serbian and Macedonian alphabets, and you can specify which of these the input text is written in from the Settings menu. Support for other alphabets was present in earlier versions, but it was removed due to the inaccuracy of bi-directional conversions in those languages.

While the program is quite intuitive, a few small improvements would enhance the user’s experience considerably.

For starters, the original text and the converted version are deleted when closing the application, and the processed text is not copied to the clipboard automatically upon conversion.

All your settings are lost when shutting down the program, which means you need to choose the desired layout and language, as well as customize the window’s dimensions, every time you launch Latin to Cyrillic.

As long as Java is already available on your machine, you can launch the application instantly as soon as it is downloaded. No installation is required, and the software does not store data in any other location on your hard drive.

In conclusion, Latin to Cyrillic is a handy utility that can come to the aid of users who wish to perform conversions between the Latin and Serbian or Macedonian alphabets. It is lightweight, portable and fairly easy to use, but it needs a few small improvements.