Text to Braille
Before
Hello
After
⠓⠑⠇⠇⠕
Braille Translator
Convert letters to Unicode Braille dot patterns or decode Braille characters back to plain text—for accessibility demos and study.
Braille Translator
Switch between text-to-Braille and Braille-to-text modes.
Grade 1 / uncontracted Braille — one cell per letter, not literary Grade 2 contractions.
Plain text or Unicode Braille
Braille or decoded text
Input: 0 chars
Output: 0 chars
Braille cells: 0
Letters converted: 0
Numbers converted: 0
Unsupported characters: 0
Your text stays in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
How to Use
- Choose Text to Braille or Braille to Text, then paste your input.
- Toggle Show original characters, One Braille cell per character, or Preserve spaces as needed.
- Use Swap ↔ to reverse direction and verify round-trip conversion.
- Copy, download, or study the Unicode Braille output for learning and visual examples.
Example
Text
Hi
Unicode Braille
⠓⠊
Before and After Examples
Braille to Text
Before
⠓⠊
After
Hi
Numbers
Before
123
After
⠼⠁⠃⠉
Spaces
Before
Text Tools
After
⠞⠑⠭⠞ ⠞⠕⠕⠇⠎
Unsupported characters
Before
Hi! 🎉
After
⠓⠊! 🎉
Uppercase/lowercase
Before
Hi / HI
After
⠓⠊ / ⠓⠊
Braille Alphabet Reference
Letters A–Z
A ⠁
B ⠃
C ⠉
D ⠙
E ⠑
F ⠋
G ⠛
H ⠓
I ⠊
J ⠚
K ⠅
L ⠇
M ⠍
N ⠝
O ⠕
P ⠏
Q ⠟
R ⠗
S ⠎
T ⠞
U ⠥
V ⠧
W ⠺
X ⠭
Y ⠽
Z ⠵
Number examples
1 ⠼⠁
2 ⠼⠃
3 ⠼⠉
0 ⠼⠚
Numbers use the number sign ⠼ followed by letter-based cells (a–j for 1–9 and 0).
What This Tool Does
Braille Translator converts plain text to Unicode Braille Presentation Format characters and decodes Braille back to readable letters and digits. It is designed for Grade 1 uncontracted learning — one cell per character — not certified literary Braille transcription or embosser output.
How Braille Translation Works
Braille cells
Each Braille symbol is a dot pattern in a six-dot cell.
Letters
A–Z map to Unicode Braille characters in this tool.
Numbers
Numbers use a number sign before letter-based cells — 123 becomes ⠼⠁⠃⠉.
Spaces
Spaces separate words in the output when preserve spaces is enabled.
Grade 1 note
This tool is for simple uncontracted Braille-style conversion, not full literary Braille transcription.
Braille Dots Explained
Dots are numbered 1, 2, 3 in the left column and 4, 5, 6 in the right column. Each letter uses a unique raised-dot combination.
The dot patterns shown here are Unicode Braille characters on screen — visual text, not tactile embossed dots.
Common Uses
Accessibility education
Braille alphabet practice
Classroom activities
Flashcards
Puzzle design
Unicode Braille testing
Event materials preview
Learning dot patterns
Unicode Braille vs Real Braille
- Unicode Braille is visual text — it displays dot patterns on screen.
- It does not create tactile embossed output for physical Braille readers.
- It is not a substitute for certified Braille transcription services.
- Grade 2 contracted Braille is not fully supported — this tool uses Grade 1 uncontracted mapping.
- Always verify accessibility-critical documents with a qualified Braille source.
Popular Workflows
Notes & Limitations
- This tool uses Unicode Braille symbols for on-screen display and learning.
- It is not automatic pronunciation audio or tactile embossing.
- Non-English letters may pass through unchanged rather than being normalized.
- Punctuation and unsupported symbols may stay unchanged in the output.
- All processing happens locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this official Braille transcription?
No. This is a visual Unicode Braille converter for learning and examples — not certified Grade 2 literary Braille transcription.
What is Grade 1 Braille?
Grade 1 (uncontracted) Braille maps each letter to one cell with no shorthand contractions. This tool follows that simple one-cell-per-letter model.
Does this support Grade 2 Braille?
No. Grade 2 contracted Braille uses abbreviations and multi-letter cells. This tool does not apply those literary contractions.
Can I emboss the output?
Not directly. Embossers need specialized Braille formats. Unicode Braille characters are for on-screen display and copy-paste into Braille-capable apps.
Does it support numbers?
Yes. Digits use the number sign ⠼ followed by letter cells — for example, 123 becomes ⠼⠁⠃⠉ and 0 becomes ⠼⠚.
How are spaces handled?
When Preserve spaces is enabled, word spaces remain in the Braille output. Disable it to remove spaces before conversion.
Does uppercase matter?
No. Uppercase and lowercase letters produce the same Braille cells in Grade 1 mode — Braille has no separate case.
Why do Braille cells look like squares?
Your font or device may not include Braille glyphs. Install a Braille-capable font or use a viewer that supports Unicode Braille block characters (U+2800–U+28FF).
Can I decode Braille back to text?
Yes. Select Braille to Text, paste Unicode Braille characters, and the plain-text translation appears in the output panel.
Is this suitable for accessibility documents?
Only for informal learning and previews. Accessibility-critical documents should be reviewed by qualified Braille transcription professionals.
Is my text uploaded?
No. All Braille conversion runs entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to a server.
Can I download the result?
Yes. Click Download .txt to save the Braille or decoded text as a plain-text file on your device.