Braille Translator
Made for names
Convert text to Braille and back in seconds. See every dot, build your own cells and practice, then copy, print or download. Runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded.
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.
Keep creating
Share your result on the Creator Hub
Copy your result, then post it to the community, get feedback and find other creators. Free to join.
About this generator
Braille is a touch alphabet built from cells of six dots, arranged in two columns of three. Different patterns of raised dots stand for letters, numbers, punctuation and, in Grade 2, whole words and common letter groups. This translator converts text to Braille and Braille back to text as you type, shows every cell dot by dot, lets you build a cell on a dot pad and practise with a quiz. You can copy the Braille, print it at real size, download a .txt or .brf file for an embosser, save a PNG or SVG card, or make a 3D nameplate file.
How to use this tool
- 1
Type or paste
Choose Text to Braille or Braille to Text and type or paste. The result appears as you type.
- 2
Check the dots
The dot view shows each cell with its numbered dots. Pick Grade 1 for letter by letter, or Grade 2 for common contractions.
- 3
Copy, print or download
Copy the Braille, print it at real size, or download a text file, a .brf file, a PNG or an SVG.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I translate text to Braille?
- Type or paste your text with Text to Braille selected. Each letter becomes a Braille cell, capital letters get a capital sign and numbers get a number sign. Copy the result or download it.
- What is the difference between Grade 1 and Grade 2 Braille?
- Grade 1 writes every letter in full. Grade 2 uses contractions: single cells for common words such as and, for, the and with, and short signs for common letter groups, which makes text shorter. This tool supports the common word signs and letter groups, but not every contraction.
- Can I convert Braille back to text?
- Yes. Choose Braille to Text and paste Braille characters. The tool reads letters, numbers, capital signs and punctuation, and Grade 2 word signs when Grade 2 is selected.
- Can I emboss or print the result?
- You can print at real size to check the layout, and download a .brf file, the format Braille embossers use. For official or school documents, have a qualified Braille transcriber check the result.
- Is my text uploaded anywhere?
- No. The translation runs in your browser and your text is not sent to a server.
- What is the Braille art and bio feature?
- It turns text or a name into a pattern of Braille-style dots. It uses 8-dot Unicode Braille characters, so it is decoration, not real 6-dot Braille.