Bangla Encoding Detector
Paste any text to instantly detect whether it is Unicode, Bijoy, ANSI, or Avro encoded.
How to Detect Bangla Text Encoding
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Paste text
Paste any Bangla text into the input box — Unicode, Bijoy, ANSI, or Avro.
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View analysis
The detector instantly identifies the encoding and shows character distribution.
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Check breakdown
Review the byte-level analysis and visual bar chart showing encoding proportions.
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Use converter
Follow the suggested converter link to transform your text to the desired format.
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Paste text
Paste any Bangla text into the input box — Unicode, Bijoy, ANSI, or Avro.
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View analysis
The detector instantly identifies the encoding and shows character distribution.
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Check breakdown
Review the byte-level analysis and visual bar chart showing encoding proportions.
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Use converter
Follow the suggested converter link to transform your text to the desired format.
Encoding Detector Features
When You Need an Encoding Detector
Identify Unknown Text
Received text that displays incorrectly? Paste it here to identify the encoding and find the right converter to fix it.
Verify Encoding Before Use
Before pasting Bangla text into a document or application, verify its encoding to ensure it will display correctly.
Debug Encoding Issues
Developers can use the byte-level analysis to debug encoding mismatches in databases, APIs, and file processing.
Choose the Right Converter
Not sure which converter to use? The detector identifies the encoding and suggests the appropriate conversion tool.
Understanding the Detection Result
The detector analyzes the byte distribution of your text. Unicode Bangla uses code points in the U+0980–U+09FF range (multi-byte UTF-8). Bijoy and ANSI use single-byte values in the 0x80–0xFF range. Pure ASCII text (English) returns "Unknown".
The character analysis breakdown shows exactly how many characters fall into each encoding range, giving you confidence in the detection result. The visual bar makes it easy to see the distribution at a glance.
Common Encoding Detection Problems & Fixes
| Problem | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Detector says "Unknown / Pure ASCII" | Your text is either pure English or Avro phonetic (English letters representing Bangla sounds). | If you know it is Avro phonetic, use the Avro to Unicode converter. Otherwise, the text is just English. |
| Bijoy text detected as Unicode | Some Bijoy byte values overlap with valid Unicode code points in rare cases. | This is rare. If the text looks like scrambled English, it is likely Bijoy. Use the Bijoy to Unicode converter. |
| Unicode text shows boxes in output | Your browser or OS lacks a Bengali Unicode font. | Modern devices include Bengali fonts. Try updating your browser or installing Noto Sans Bengali. |
| Detection result says "mixed" but text looks consistent | The text may contain a few non-standard bytes or special characters that do not match any single encoding cleanly. | Check the byte-level breakdown to see which characters are outliers. If only a few characters are problematic, you can manually correct them after conversion. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bangla text encoding?
Bangla text can be stored in different encoding formats. Unicode (UTF-8) is the modern international standard. Bijoy is a legacy ASCII-based encoding used in Bangladeshi publishing. ANSI is similar to Bijoy in the Windows environment. Each format uses different byte values to represent the same Bangla characters.
How does the detector work?
The detector analyzes the byte distribution of your text. Unicode Bengali characters fall in the U+0980–U+09FF range. Bijoy/ANSI characters use bytes in the 0x80–0xFF range. By counting how many characters fall into each range, the detector determines which encoding your text uses.
What should I do if my text is detected as Bijoy?
If your text is Bijoy encoded, use the Bijoy to Unicode converter to transform it into modern Unicode that works everywhere. If you need to keep it in Bijoy format for printing, use SutonnyMJ font to view it properly.
Can the detector detect Avro phonetic text?
Avro phonetic text is pure ASCII (English letters), so it cannot be distinguished from regular English text. The detector will report it as "Unknown / Pure ASCII". If you know it is Avro phonetic, use the Avro to Unicode converter to convert it.
What is the জ/। ambiguity warning?
In Bijoy encoding, the Bangla consonant জ and the danda (।, full stop) share the same byte value (0x9C). The detector identifies positions where this byte is ambiguous and warns you. The Bijoy to Unicode converter uses context to disambiguate, but some positions are inherently ambiguous.
Can the detector handle mixed encoding text?
Yes. If your text contains a mix of Unicode and Bijoy characters (which can happen with copy-paste between different sources), the detector shows the proportion of each encoding type in the character analysis. This helps you understand what parts need conversion and which converter to use.
Is my text sent to a server for analysis?
No. All encoding detection happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device, making this tool safe for sensitive, confidential, or proprietary content. The analysis is instant and requires no internet connection after the page loads.
Is this Bangla Encoding Detector free to use?
Yes, completely free. No registration, no daily limit, no character cap. All analysis happens in your browser — there is no server-side processing. You can use it unlimited times for personal, educational, or commercial work.