Braille Translator
Result
This translator uses Grade 1 (uncontracted) braille: one cell per letter, number or punctuation mark. Capitals get the capital sign, numbers get the number sign. Grade 2 braille uses contractions for common words and is not covered here. For published or safety-critical braille, ask a certified transcriber to check the result.
What is Braille Translator?
Braille Translator converts English text into Grade 1 braille and braille back into text. It uses Unicode braille patterns, so the output is real text you can copy and paste into Word, Google Docs, email or chat. Capitals get the capital sign and numbers get the number sign, just like real braille. The translation runs instantly in your browser and is free with no signup.
How to use
- Choose Text to Braille, or Braille to Text for the reverse direction.
- Type or paste your text into the input box.
- The braille appears instantly below.
- Click Copy result to copy the output.
Features
- Text to braille and braille to text, both directions.
- Grade 1 (uncontracted) braille, one cell per character.
- Capital sign for uppercase letters, number sign for digits.
- Braille alphabet converter: letters, digits and common punctuation supported.
- Unicode output that pastes anywhere.
- Free, private, and no signup required.
Frequently asked questions
What is braille?
Braille is a tactile writing system of raised dots, invented by Louis Braille in 1824. Each character is a cell of up to six dots in two columns of three.
What is Grade 1 braille?
Grade 1 is uncontracted braille: every letter, digit and punctuation mark gets its own cell, spelled out in full. It is the form beginners learn first.
What is Grade 2 braille?
Grade 2 adds contractions, where single cells stand for common words and letter groups. This tool does not do Grade 2, only Grade 1.
Can I paste the braille output anywhere?
Yes. The output uses Unicode Braille Patterns, so it pastes into most apps and documents as normal text. It is a visual copy, not raised dots you can feel.
Is this suitable for published braille?
No. Use this braille converter for learning, labels and checking your own work. For published or safety-critical braille, ask a certified transcriber to check the result.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. The translation runs in your browser with JavaScript, so your text never leaves your device.