Grade 2 Braille Translator
Made for names
Translate text into contracted Grade 2 Braille, and compare it with Grade 1.
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
Grade 2 Braille is the shortened form used in most books and signs. It uses single cells for common words such as and, for, of, the and with, and short signs for common letter groups such as ch, sh, th and ing, so that text takes up less space. This translator supports the common word signs and letter groups. It does not cover every contraction rule, so use it for learning and checking, and ask a qualified Braille transcriber for official documents.
How to use this tool
- 1
Check that Grade 2 is selected
It is already selected here, with a sample sentence in the box.
- 2
Compare
Switch between Grade 1 and Grade 2 to see how contractions make the Braille shorter.
- 3
Copy or download
Copy the Braille or download a .brf file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is contracted Braille?
- It is Grade 2 Braille, which replaces common words and letter groups with shorter signs so that Braille takes less space.
- Does the translator know every contraction?
- No. It supports the common word signs and letter groups. Some rules, such as where a contraction may or may not be used, are not covered.
- Which grade should a beginner learn first?
- Most learners start with Grade 1, the letters, numbers and punctuation, and then move on to Grade 2.