Braille to Text Translator
Made for names
Paste Braille characters and read the text instantly, with a dot by dot view of every cell.
For learning and casual use. For official or legal documents, ask a Braille expert to check the result.
Dot view
Every Braille cell, drawn dot by dot.
Real size
Cells at about real Braille size (dot 1.5 mm, cell 6.2 mm wide). Screens vary, so use Print at 100% scale for the exact size.
Dot pad
Tap dots, then add the cell. Click the pad first to use keys: F D S = dots 1–3, J K L = dots 4–6, Space = add.
Practice
Which letter is this cell? Build a streak.
Braille art and bio
Turn a photo or logo into dotted art, or style your Braille name for a bio. This art uses 8-dot Unicode, so it is art, not real 6-dot Braille. Some apps show boxes or blanks for these characters, so test in the app first.
Daily challenge
One new word each day, the same for everyone. Keep your streak going.
Alphabet chart
Tap a symbol to add it to the input.
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About this generator
To translate Braille to text, each cell is matched to the letter, number or punctuation mark it stands for. Paste Unicode Braille characters in the box and the translator reads them as you go, including capital signs and number signs. Switch to Grade 2 to read common word signs. A character it cannot read is shown as a question mark.
How to use this tool
- 1
Paste the Braille
Paste Braille characters into the box. A sample is already there.
- 2
Choose the grade
Use Grade 1 for letter by letter Braille and Grade 2 for common contractions.
- 3
Read the text
The text appears on the right. A question mark means a cell was not recognised.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of Braille can it read?
- Unicode Braille characters written in English Braille: letters, numbers, punctuation, and the common Grade 2 word signs and letter groups.
- Why do I see question marks?
- A cell that is not in the supported set, or text that is not Braille, is shown as a question mark.
- Can I translate a photo of Braille?
- No. The tool reads typed or pasted Braille characters, not images or raised dots.