What is the difference between Asees and Raavi font?

Asees is a legacy font using custom encoding, while Raavi is a Unicode-based font. PSSSB and other government exams use Raavi (Unicode) font.

Why do I need to convert Asees to Raavi?

Old typing materials and books often use Asees font. To practice with them on modern systems or for PSSSB exam preparation, you need to convert them to Raavi Unicode.

Is this converter free to use?

Yes, our Asees to Raavi converter is completely free with no limits on usage or text length.

Will the converted text work in PSSSB typing test?

Yes, the converted Raavi Unicode text is fully compatible with PSSSB typing test software and all modern applications.

Asees to Raavi Font Converter

Convert legacy Asees font text to Raavi Unicode format

ਅਸੀਸ ਫੌਂਟ ਨੂੰ ਰਾਵੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਬਦਲੋ

💡 What is this?

Many old Punjabi practice materials are in Asees font (legacy encoding). This converter transforms them into Raavi (Unicode) format which is used in PSSSB and other government typing tests.

📥 Paste Asees Font Text

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📤 Raavi Unicode Output

Characters: 0

📖 Understanding Punjabi Font Encodings

Before Unicode became the standard, Punjabi text was typed using various "legacy" fonts like Asees, Joy, DrChatrik, AnmolLipi, and others. Each font used its own character mapping, meaning the same key press would produce different results in different fonts.

❌ Legacy Fonts (Asees, Joy, etc.)

• Each font has unique character mapping
• Text only works if you have that specific font
• Cannot search or copy text properly
• Websites display boxes without the font
• Not compatible across different systems
• Being phased out by government

✓ Unicode (Raavi, Nirmala UI)

• International standard encoding
• Works on any computer worldwide
• Text searchable and indexable
• Copy-paste works correctly
• Pre-installed on Windows, Mac, Linux
• Required for all government exams

🔄 Why Do You Need to Convert?

Many valuable Punjabi typing practice materials, books, and documents were created using legacy fonts. These resources are still useful but need conversion to work with modern systems and PSSSB exam preparation.

Common Conversion Scenarios:

• Old practice materials: PDFs or Word files typed in Asees font
• Newspaper archives: Many Punjabi newspapers historically used legacy fonts
• Religious texts: Gurbani documents sometimes in legacy encoding
• Academic papers: Older research typed in non-Unicode fonts
• Government documents: Some older circulars in legacy format

⚙️ How the Converter Works

This converter uses a character-by-character mapping table. Each character in Asees font corresponds to a specific Unicode character in Raavi. The converter looks up each input character and outputs its Unicode equivalent.

Conversion Example:

pMjwb

Asees Font

→

ਪੰਜਾਬ

Raavi Unicode

Note: The conversion is deterministic - the same input always produces the same output. However, some complex character combinations may not convert perfectly and may require manual adjustment.

📝 Supported Legacy Fonts

Currently Supported:

✓Asees Font (Primary)

Coming Soon:

⏳Joy Font
⏳AnmolLipi
⏳DrChatrik
⏳Gurbani Akhar

💡 Tips for Better Conversion

1.Copy text correctly: Make sure you're copying from a document where Asees font is installed. Otherwise, you'll copy garbled text.
2.Check for special characters: Some symbols may not convert correctly. Review the output for any issues.
3.Convert in batches: For large documents, convert paragraph by paragraph to easily identify any conversion issues.
4.Verify output: Always proofread the converted text to ensure accuracy before using for practice.

📖 Character Mapping Reference

Reference table showing how Asees characters map to Raavi Unicode:

0→੦

1→੧

2→੨

3→੩

4→੪

5→੫

6→੬

7→੭

8→੮

9→੯

A→ਅ

a→ੳ

e→ੲ

s→ਸ

h→ਹ

k→ਕ

K→ਖ

g→ਗ

G→ਘ

|→ਙ

c→ਚ

C→ਛ

j→ਜ

J→ਝ

\→ਞ

t→ਟ

T→ਠ

f→ਡ

F→ਢ

x→ਣ

q→ਤ

Q→ਥ

d→ਦ

D→ਧ

n→ਨ

p→ਪ

P→ਫ

b→ਬ

B→ਭ

m→ਮ

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Will PSSSB exam accept text converted from Asees?▼

PSSSB exams use Unicode (Raavi font) only. You cannot use Asees text directly. However, you can use converted text to create practice materials that work with the exam system.

Why does some text not convert correctly?▼

Complex character combinations, special symbols, or text typed in a different legacy font (not Asees) may not convert correctly. The converter is optimized for standard Asees encoding.

Can I convert entire PDF documents?▼

You need to first copy text from the PDF and paste it here. For image-based PDFs, you would need OCR software first. Our converter works with text input only.

Is there a limit to how much text I can convert?▼

There's no hard limit, but for very large texts, conversion may take a moment. For practical purposes, convert in sections of a few paragraphs at a time.

Ready to Practice with Converted Text?

Use your converted Raavi text to practice typing. Our typing test accepts any Unicode Punjabi text for custom practice sessions.

⌨️ Start Typing Practice

📖 Understanding Punjabi Font Encodings

❌ Legacy Fonts (Asees, Joy, etc.)

• Each font has unique character mapping
• Text only works if you have that specific font
• Cannot search or copy text properly
• Websites display boxes without the font
• Not compatible across different systems
• Being phased out by government

✓ Unicode (Raavi, Nirmala UI)

• International standard encoding
• Works on any computer worldwide
• Text searchable and indexable
• Copy-paste works correctly
• Pre-installed on Windows, Mac, Linux
• Required for all government exams

🔄 Why Do You Need to Convert?

Common Conversion Scenarios:

• Old practice materials: PDFs or Word files typed in Asees font
• Newspaper archives: Many Punjabi newspapers historically used legacy fonts
• Religious texts: Gurbani documents sometimes in legacy encoding
• Academic papers: Older research typed in non-Unicode fonts
• Government documents: Some older circulars in legacy format

⚙️ How the Converter Works

Conversion Example:

pMjwb

Asees Font

→

ਪੰਜਾਬ

Raavi Unicode

Note: The conversion is deterministic - the same input always produces the same output. However, some complex character combinations may not convert perfectly and may require manual adjustment.

💡 Tips for Better Conversion

1.Copy text correctly: Make sure you're copying from a document where Asees font is installed. Otherwise, you'll copy garbled text.

2.Check for special characters: Some symbols may not convert correctly. Review the output for any issues.

3.Convert in batches: For large documents, convert paragraph by paragraph to easily identify any conversion issues.

4.Verify output: Always proofread the converted text to ensure accuracy before using for practice.

📖 Character Mapping Reference

Reference table showing how Asees characters map to Raavi Unicode:

0→੦

1→੧

2→੨

3→੩

4→੪

5→੫

6→੬

7→੭

8→੮

9→੯

A→ਅ

a→ੳ

e→ੲ

s→ਸ

h→ਹ

k→ਕ

K→ਖ

g→ਗ

G→ਘ

|→ਙ

c→ਚ

C→ਛ

j→ਜ

J→ਝ

\→ਞ

t→ਟ

T→ਠ

f→ਡ

F→ਢ

x→ਣ

q→ਤ

Q→ਥ

d→ਦ

D→ਧ

n→ਨ

p→ਪ

P→ਫ

b→ਬ

B→ਭ

m→ਮ

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Will PSSSB exam accept text converted from Asees?▼

PSSSB exams use Unicode (Raavi font) only. You cannot use Asees text directly. However, you can use converted text to create practice materials that work with the exam system.

Why does some text not convert correctly?▼

Complex character combinations, special symbols, or text typed in a different legacy font (not Asees) may not convert correctly. The converter is optimized for standard Asees encoding.

Can I convert entire PDF documents?▼

You need to first copy text from the PDF and paste it here. For image-based PDFs, you would need OCR software first. Our converter works with text input only.

Is there a limit to how much text I can convert?▼

There's no hard limit, but for very large texts, conversion may take a moment. For practical purposes, convert in sections of a few paragraphs at a time.