Bijoy to Unicode Converter
Convert Bijoy encoded Bangla text to Unicode format instantly. Paste your text, see the result, copy and go.
Batch Conversion(.txt files only)
How to Convert Bijoy to Unicode
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Paste Bijoy
Drop your Bijoy encoded text into the input box — even if it looks like scrambled English, that is normal.
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Auto-convert
Proper Unicode Bangla appears instantly in the result box as you type or paste.
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Copy result
Click Copy to send the Unicode text to your clipboard, or download it as a .txt file.
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Use anywhere
Paste into any website, social media, Google Docs, or app — no font installation needed.
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Paste Bijoy
Drop your Bijoy encoded text into the input box — even if it looks like scrambled English, that is normal.
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Auto-convert
Proper Unicode Bangla appears instantly in the result box as you type or paste.
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Copy result
Click Copy to send the Unicode text to your clipboard, or download it as a .txt file.
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Use anywhere
Paste into any website, social media, Google Docs, or app — no font installation needed.
Bijoy to Unicode Converter Features
When You Need a Bijoy to Unicode Converter
Bijoy Website Migration
Old Bangladeshi websites built with Bijoy-encoded content need conversion to Unicode for modern browsers. Paste Bijoy HTML content here and migrate to a UTF-8 website that renders without requiring visitors to install fonts.
SutonnyMJ Document Modernization
Transform documents typed with SutonnyMJ and the Bijoy keyboard into Unicode for Google Docs, cloud apps, and modern word processors. Unicode output displays correctly on any device — phone, tablet, Mac, or PC.
Bijoy Database Conversion
Older MySQL or SQL Server databases in Bangladesh often store Bangla in Bijoy/ASCII columns. Export the text, convert here, and re-import as Unicode for proper search, sorting, and NLP processing.
Old Forum & Blog Archive Recovery
Early Bangla internet forums and blogs stored posts in Bijoy encoding. Recover archived content by pasting the raw Bijoy text here — get clean Unicode that works in modern CMS platforms like WordPress.
Understanding the Bijoy to Unicode Result
Bijoy stores every Bangla letter as a raw ASCII byte value (0x80–0xFF). The converter reads each byte, looks it up in the Bijoy-to-Unicode mapping table, and outputs the matching Unicode code point. The result is proper UTF-8 Bangla that works everywhere — websites, social media, Google Docs, phones — without any font installation.
If the converted text shows boxes (□) or tofu, the conversion is correct but your system is missing a Bengali Unicode font. This is rare on modern devices. Try pasting the output into a browser, Google Docs, or a messaging app to verify — if it renders correctly there, the conversion is perfect.
Common Bijoy to Unicode Problems & Fixes
| Problem | Cause | Fix |
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| Output still looks like scrambled English | The input was not Bijoy encoded — it may already be Unicode or use a different encoding. | If the text already shows Bangla in a plain browser, it is Unicode and does not need this converter. |
| Boxes (□) or tofu in the Unicode output | Your viewer is missing a Bengali Unicode font — the conversion itself is correct. | Paste the output into Chrome, Firefox, Google Docs, or a messaging app to verify it renders correctly. |
| Some conjuncts (যুক্তাক্ষর) appear broken | The original Bijoy text used a non-standard font variant or custom keyboard mapping. | Review and manually fix affected conjuncts. Standard SutonnyMJ text converts without issues. |
| Reph (রফলা) appears in the wrong position | Bijoy and Unicode handle reph placement differently — the converter should handle this automatically. | If reph looks wrong, the source may use an unusual Bijoy variant. Try re-typing the affected word in a standard Bijoy editor. |
Fonts & Devices for Bijoy to Unicode Conversion
| Platform | Legacy / Bijoy Font | Unicode Font (Built-in) |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10/11 | SutonnyMJ, Siyam Rupali (input source) | Nirmala UI, Vrinda (built-in, for output) |
| Windows 7/8 | SutonnyMJ (manual install for input) | Vrinda (built-in, for output) |
| macOS | SutonnyMJ (manual install for input) | Bangla MN (built-in, for output) |
| Linux | SutonnyMJ (manual install for input) | Noto Sans Bengali (for output) |
| Android | N/A (Bijoy not used on mobile) | Noto Sans Bengali (built-in, for output) |
| iOS | N/A (Bijoy not used on mobile) | Bangla (built-in system font) |
After conversion to Unicode, no Bijoy font is needed — the output works everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Bijoy text paste as random English letters and numbers?
That is actually normal. Bijoy stores every Bangla letter as a raw ASCII byte value — for example a capital "D" might stand for a specific consonant. Without a Bijoy font installed, your browser just shows those raw bytes as Latin characters. Paste the same text here and the converter maps those bytes back to proper Unicode Bangla.
How can I tell whether my text is Bijoy or Unicode?
If the text shows as proper Bangla everywhere — web browsers, your phone, Google Docs — without installing any font, it is Unicode. If it only renders as Bangla inside one specific app that has a Bijoy font, and looks like scrambled English elsewhere, it is Bijoy. A quick test: paste it into a plain browser address bar; readable Bangla means Unicode, gibberish means Bijoy.
Can I recover Bangla text from old .doc files or printed PDFs?
For .doc files: open in Word, select all (Ctrl+A), copy, and paste here — the byte values convert cleanly. For scanned or printed PDFs you need OCR first, because this tool only decodes selectable Bijoy text, not images. Once you have the Bijoy text extracted (even from a PDF you can select), paste it here to get clean Unicode.
I see boxes or tofu (□) after converting — what went wrong?
This usually means the viewer is missing a Bengali Unicode font. Modern Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS all include one by default, so it is rare. Try pasting the converted text into a browser, Google Docs, or a messaging app — if it looks fine there, the conversion is correct and only your current app needs a Bengali font installed.
Will the converter fix broken conjuncts or typos in my Bijoy source?
It decodes Bijoy bytes faithfully into the matching Unicode characters. It does not auto-correct spelling or repair non-standard Bijoy variants. If the original was typed correctly in Bijoy, the Unicode output will be correct. Text using unusual legacy mappings may have a few rare glyphs that need manual review afterwards.
My Bijoy text was typed with SutonnyMJ font — will it convert correctly?
Yes. SutonnyMJ is the standard Bijoy font and its byte mapping is exactly what this converter decodes. Text typed with other common Bijoy fonts like Siyam Rupali, Bishnupur, or Kalpurush uses the same byte mapping and also converts cleanly. Only custom or heavily modified Bijoy font variants might produce rare glyph mismatches.
Can I recover text from an old Bijoy keyboard layout file?
Yes, if the text is selectable. Bijoy keyboard layout files (.bkl) and old Bijoy documents store text as ASCII byte values. Copy the text from the Bijoy editor or document, paste it here, and the converter decodes it to Unicode. If the file is in a proprietary binary format, open it in the original Bijoy software first, then copy the text.
What is the difference between Bijoy and ANSI encoding?
For Bangla text they are effectively the same. "ANSI" is the label Windows uses for 8-bit encodings, while "Bijoy" is the specific mapping of Bangla characters to those byte values. When you save Bijoy text as an ANSI file in Notepad, the bytes are identical. This converter handles both — if your text is Bijoy or ANSI, paste it here to get Unicode.