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Braille Converter

Convert Latin letters to Unicode braille patterns (Grade 1, uncontracted) or turn braille cells back into plain letters automatically.

About Braille Converter

Braille is a tactile writing system in which each character is a cell of up to six raised dots. This converter maps the 26 Latin letters to their uncontracted (Grade 1) braille cells as Unicode braille patterns, and back again. Spaces become the blank braille cell. It does not add capital or number indicators, so uppercase is lowered, digits and punctuation pass through unchanged, and Grade 2 contractions are not supported.

How to use Braille Converter

  1. Type or paste into the "Input text" box, or press "Use example" to try it with sample data.
  2. The result appears below and updates as you type.
  3. Copy the result with the copy button, or download it as a file where that is offered.

Questions about Braille Converter

What is the difference between Grade 1 and Grade 2 braille?

Grade 1 (uncontracted) braille writes every letter as its own cell. Grade 2 adds contractions, where one cell or a short group stands for a common word or letter group. This tool produces Grade 1 letters only.

Can I use the output for signs or embossing?

Not directly. Printed Unicode braille is visual only, and braille for signage needs capital and number indicators, correct punctuation cells, and regulated dot sizes. Have a certified transcriber check anything meant to be read by touch.

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