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Unicode ↔ Bijoy Converter

Convert between Unicode Bengali (Bangla) and Bijoy font encoding instantly. Bidirectional, with history and download — free, fast, and accurate.

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About this tool

What is Bijoy and why convert between Unicode and Bijoy?

Bijoy is the most widely used legacy Bengali font system in Bangladesh. Developed in the 1980s, Bijoy revolutionized Bengali typing and became the standard for Bangla text entry across government, media, and publishing in Bangladesh.

Unicode is the modern standard for text encoding, but many systems in Bangladesh still require Bijoy font encoding. Government offices, newspapers, printing presses, and educational institutions often have workflows built around the Bijoy font. This converter bridges the gap by transforming Unicode Bengali text into Bijoy-compatible ASCII characters.

The key difference lies in how characters are stored. Unicode assigns a unique codepoint to each Bengali character (e.g. U+09AC for 'ব'), while Bijoy maps the same characters to ASCII keyboard positions (e.g. 'W' for 'ব') so that a standard QWERTY keyboard can type Bengali when the Bijoy layout is active. This means a Bijoy-encoded document looks like random ASCII until rendered with the Bijoy font installed.

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

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

Input → Output

See how the conversion works.

Unicode Bengali

নমস্কার

Bijoy ASCII

ngb~Kev

The Bengali word for 'Hello' (নমস্কার) becomes the ASCII string 'ngb~Kev' in Bijoy encoding. When viewed with the Bijoy font, it renders correctly as Bengali text.

Bijoy ASCII

ngb~Kev

Unicode Bengali

নমস্কার

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

Use cases

Who needs Unicode ↔ Bijoy conversion?

Government documents

Many government offices in Bangladesh use Bijoy for official Bengali documents, forms, and certificates. Convert Unicode text to Bijoy for compatibility.

News & media

Newspapers and TV stations in Bangladesh often have legacy systems that require Bijoy font. Convert modern Unicode text for seamless integration.

Printing & publishing

Printing presses across Bangladesh have templates and workflows built around Bijoy font. Convert Unicode content for print production.

Education

Schools and universities in Bangladesh often teach Bijoy typing. Convert Unicode content for teaching materials and exam papers.

Legal documents

Law firms and courts in Bangladesh frequently use Bijoy font for legal documents. Convert Unicode text for official submissions.

Graphic design

Designers working with older Bengali typography software can convert Unicode text to Bijoy for compatibility with legacy design tools.

Document modernization

Have old documents typed in Bijoy 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 Bijoy-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 → Bijoy and Bijoy → 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 Bijoy ASCII output requires the Bijoy font to be installed in your target application to display correctly. Without the font, the output will appear as ASCII characters.

Not all characters are mapped

The converter covers the most commonly used Bengali characters. Rare or archaic characters may not be converted and will pass through unchanged.

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 due to the character-by-character conversion algorithm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Bijoy font?

Bijoy is a legacy Bengali font system developed in Bangladesh in the 1980s. It maps Bengali characters to ASCII keyboard positions and was the standard for Bangla typing before Unicode. Many government and publishing workflows in Bangladesh still require Bijoy encoding.

Is this converter free to use?

Yes, this Unicode to Bijoy 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 Bijoy text look different?

Bijoy output is designed to be viewed with the Bijoy font installed. If you don't have the Bijoy font, the text will appear as ASCII characters. Install the Bijoy font to see the correct Bengali rendering.

Can I convert Bijoy back to Unicode?

Yes! Click the swap button (⇄) between the two panels to switch direction. You can convert from Unicode to Bijoy or from Bijoy 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 (tens of thousands of characters) may take slightly longer to process due to the character-by-character conversion algorithm.

Does the tool work on mobile devices?

Yes, the converter is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets. The interface adapts to smaller screens so you can convert Bengali text on any device with a modern browser.

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 Bijoy to Unicode converter page?

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

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