Text to BRF Converter
Made for names
Turn text into a Braille Ready Format file that Braille embossers and many readers can use.
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
A BRF file, short for Braille Ready Format, stores Braille as plain ASCII text, so it can be sent to an embosser or opened on many Braille readers and displays. Type your text, choose Grade 1 or Grade 2 and download the .brf file. The tool does not set line length or page breaks for you, so check the layout in your embosser software.
How to use this tool
- 1
Type your text
Write or paste the text. Grade 2 is selected for you.
- 2
Choose the grade
Switch to Grade 1 for letter by letter Braille.
- 3
Download the .brf file
Use the download options to save the file for your embosser or reader.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a BRF file?
- Braille Ready Format is a text file that represents Braille cells with ASCII characters, widely used for embossing and Braille displays.
- Does it format pages for embossing?
- No. It converts the text. Set the line length and page breaks in your embosser software.
- Is the translation guaranteed correct?
- It supports common Grade 1 and Grade 2 rules, but have a qualified transcriber check official or educational material.