Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bijoy to Unicode conversion
What is the difference between Bijoy and Unicode?
Bijoy is a legacy Bengali encoding system (ANSI-based) that was popular for decades in Bangladesh and West Bengal. It uses non-standard character mappings that only work with Bijoy software and fonts.
Unicode is the modern international standard for text encoding. Unicode Bengali works across all devices, platforms, operating systems, and modern applications without requiring special fonts or software.
Why migrate to Unicode? Unicode is the future - it ensures your Bengali content works on websites, mobile apps, emails, and all modern platforms.
Can I convert between Unicode and Bijoy offline?
Yes! Our bidirectional Unicode ⇄ Bijoy converter works as a Progressive Web App (PWA). After your first visit, you can:
- Install it on your device like a native app
- Convert in both directions completely offline
- Process text, files, and all formats without internet
- Ensure privacy - your data never leaves your device
Is this Unicode ⇄ Bijoy converter free to use?
Absolutely free! Our online Unicode ⇄ Bijoy converter is 100% free with:
- No registration or sign-up required
- No usage limits or restrictions
- Unlimited bidirectional conversions anytime
- All file formats supported (TXT, DOCX, XLSX, CSV, PDF)
- No hidden costs or premium features
What file formats can I convert?
Our converter supports multiple file formats for both upload and download:
- Text files (.txt) - up to 5MB
- Word documents (.doc, .docx) - up to 10MB
- Excel files (.xlsx, .xls) - up to 20MB
- CSV files (.csv) - up to 10MB
- PDF files (.pdf) - up to 15MB
- Website URLs - Fetch and convert content directly from any URL
Download converted files in TXT, DOCX, XLSX, CSV, or PDF format.
How do I convert files between Unicode and Bijoy?
Converting files is easy in both directions:
- Choose conversion direction (Bijoy → Unicode or Unicode → Bijoy)
- Click the "Upload File" button
- Select your file (TXT, DOCX, XLSX, CSV, or PDF)
- The content will be automatically converted
- Choose your download format and click "Download"
For Excel and CSV files, all cells across all sheets are converted while preserving the original structure.
Is my data safe and private?
Your privacy is 100% protected:
- All conversions happen locally in your browser
- Your text never leaves your device
- We don't collect, store, or transmit your data
- No server-side processing of your content
- Works offline for maximum privacy
Can I use this on mobile devices?
Yes! The converter is fully mobile-friendly and works perfectly on:
- Android phones and tablets
- iPhones and iPads
- All modern mobile browsers
You can also install it as a mobile app (PWA) for quick access from your home screen.
Why should I convert Bijoy to Unicode?
Converting to Unicode offers many benefits:
- Universal compatibility: Works on all devices and platforms
- Web-ready: Displays correctly on websites without special fonts
- Future-proof: Unicode is the international standard
- Better search: Unicode text is searchable and indexable
- Modern apps: Works with social media, email, messaging apps
Does it work with Microsoft Word or Google Docs?
Yes! You can convert text and use it in any application:
- Copy your Bijoy text from Word/Docs
- Paste it into our converter
- Copy the Unicode output
- Paste it back into Word/Docs
The converted Unicode text will display correctly without requiring Bijoy fonts.
Can I convert Excel and CSV files with multiple rows?
Absolutely! Our converter excels at batch processing:
- Upload Excel files with thousands of rows (up to 20MB)
- CSV files are processed instantly (up to 10MB)
- All cells across all sheets are converted automatically
- Original structure and formatting preserved
- Download in Excel (.xlsx) or CSV format
Perfect for database migration, contact lists, and bulk content conversion.
Can I convert Bengali text directly from a website URL?
Yes! Our URL fetching feature makes web content conversion effortless:
- Enter any website URL containing Unicode Bengali text
- Click "Fetch from URL" to extract content automatically
- Text is converted to Bijoy format instantly
- Paragraph structure is preserved
- Download as DOCX or PDF file
Perfect for converting news articles, blog posts, and web content.
What's the best Unicode ⇄ Bijoy converter?
Our converter stands out because it offers:
- 100% offline capability (PWA)
- Real-time conversion as you type
- True bidirectional support (Bijoy ⇄ Unicode)
- Multiple file formats (TXT, DOCX, XLSX, CSV, PDF)
- URL fetching for web content conversion
- Bulk Excel/CSV processing
- No registration required
- Completely free forever
- Privacy-focused (no data collection)
- Bilingual interface (English/Bengali)