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Braille Translator Online

Free two-way English Braille translator with a clickable Braille keyboard, live Unicode text conversion, copy buttons and downloadable Braille PNG images.

BRAILLE READING & WRITING TOOL

Write, read and copy Braille in seconds.

Translate English into uncontracted Braille, or choose Braille characters to build a message. Download an image of your Braille dots when you are finished.

Works locally in your browser
⠿   UNCONTRACTED ENGLISH BRAILLE
LettersNumbersBasic punctuation
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Braille keyboard translator

Tap the dots or paste Braille characters to read them.

Unicode Braille characters can be pasted here.

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Create your own Braille sentence

Write an English word or sentence and see it in Braille instantly.

LIVE OUTPUT
DOT PREVIEW Six-dot Braille cells

Supports common English Grade 1 patterns. Grade 2 contractions and specialist notation are not included.

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Two-way translation

Convert text to Braille and read Unicode Braille back as text.

Copy or save

Export Braille as plain text or an image with visible dots.

Keyboard & dot chart

Explore the alphabet, digits and punctuation one cell at a time.

How to use the online Braille translator

The tool uses standard Unicode Braille cells for basic uncontracted English. It is useful for learning dot patterns, copying a short message and creating a visual graphic.

  1. For text to Braille, type English in the right-hand box. Your Braille appears as you type.
  2. For Braille to text, click symbols on the left-hand keyboard or paste Unicode Braille into the Braille input box.
  3. Use Copy Braille, Download TXT or Download PNG to save the result.

Understanding letters, numbers and capitals

Each Braille cell can contain up to six raised dots, arranged in two columns. English letters have their own dot patterns. Numbers use a numeric indicator before a sequence of digit cells, and capital letters use a capital indicator. This editor handles these common indicators automatically.

⠠Capital letter signDot 6 before a capital letter
⠼Number signDots 3–4–5–6 before digits
⠰Grade 1 indicatorSeparates certain letters from numbers

Important: visual Braille is not tactile Braille

This website displays Unicode Braille dots on your screen or in an exported image. It cannot create raised dots that someone can read by touch. For accessible publication, education or signage, use appropriate Braille software and embossing equipment and have the result reviewed by a qualified transcriber. Braille systems also differ across languages.

Frequently asked questions

How can I translate English text into Braille?

Type your English sentence in the right-hand editor. The tool instantly generates Unicode six-dot Braille using common uncontracted English letter, number, and punctuation patterns.

Can I turn Braille symbols back into English?

Yes. Paste Unicode Braille into the left-hand editor, or build a sentence by clicking the Braille alphabet and number keys. The decoded text appears underneath.

Does the translator support Grade 1 or Grade 2 Braille?

The tool supports common uncontracted English Braille (Grade 1), including capital and numeric indicators and selected punctuation. It does not expand Grade 2 contractions or specialist mathematical and musical notation.

Can I download my Braille sentence as an image?

Yes. Select Download PNG to save a high-resolution image with Braille dots. You can also copy the Unicode Braille or download a plain-text version.

Is a Braille image the same as embossed Braille?

No. Unicode characters and PNG images only display Braille visually. Tactile reading requires correct embossing or another accessible output device, and published transcriptions should be checked by a qualified transcriber.

Are my words stored or sent to a server?

No. The text and Braille conversion happens locally in your browser. This tool does not send your sentence to a translation service.

Does Braille work for every language?

No. Braille systems vary by language and purpose. This page is for basic uncontracted English Braille, not a universal translation between all languages.