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Grade 1 (uncontracted) English braille only — every letter maps to one cell, nothing is abbreviated, so converting back always returns your exact original text. Grade 2 (contracted) braille needs a human's understanding of context to translate correctly, which is exactly why most automated tools get it wrong — this one doesn't attempt it.
Convert English text to Grade 1 (uncontracted) braille and back — exact, reversible, with proper capital and number signs.
How it works
- Choose a direction: Text → Braille or Braille → Text
- Type or paste your input
- Get an instant, exact conversion using the standard Grade 1 English braille alphabet, capital sign, and number sign
Frequently asked questions
Why only Grade 1 (uncontracted) braille?
Grade 2 (contracted) braille abbreviates common letter combinations in ways that require understanding the meaning of a sentence — something automated tools consistently get wrong, according to braille software reviews. Grade 1 maps one letter to one cell with no abbreviation, so converting back always returns your exact original text.
Does it handle capital letters and numbers correctly?
Yes — capital letters get the capital sign (⠠) before them, and numbers get the number sign (⠼) before the digit sequence, following standard braille conventions. Verified with round-trip tests during development, including tricky cases like digits directly followed by letters.
Is this a substitute for a professional braille transcription?
No — for anything important (documents, labels that matter), have it reviewed by someone trained in braille. This tool is best for everyday text, labels, and learning.
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Update history
- 2026-09-04 Increased the braille output font size by 3px for better readability.
- 2026-09-02 Launched: Grade 1 English braille translator (text↔braille), with capital sign and number sign support, verified with round-trip tests. Entirely client-side.