Question 1

How does this braille translator work?

Accepted Answer

Type text into the left panel and the tool converts each character into its Unified English Braille equivalent in real time.

Switch the mode to Braille to Text to decode braille cells (⠁⠃⠉) back into plain text without sending anything to a server.

Question 2

What alphabet does the converter use?

Accepted Answer

The translator follows Grade 1 (uncontracted) Unified English Braille, mapping letters a–z, numbers, and common punctuation to six-dot braille cells.

Capital letters are prefixed with ⠠ and numbers begin with ⠼, matching the standard used in printed braille tables.

Question 3

Can I translate multiple numbers in a row?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After the number sign (⠼) the converter stays in number mode until you add a space or punctuation, so ⠼⠁⠃⠉ becomes 123.

This mirrors how braille embossers treat consecutive digits in everyday documents.

Question 4

Does the tool support accented characters or contractions?

Accepted Answer

The focus is on Grade 1 braille, so contractions and accented letters fall back to the original character if no direct mapping exists.

For advanced literary braille, export the output from this page into specialized translation software for final proofreading.

Question 5

Is it safe to use with sensitive material?

Accepted Answer

All conversions happen locally in your browser—nothing is uploaded or stored—so it is safe for confidential drafts or classroom practice.

Clear both panels with the toolbar when you are finished to remove the temporary text from your screen.

Braille Translator

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