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Translate English into Braille or decode supported Braille cells.
Free accessibility learning tool
English to Braille Translator
A Braille translator converts written text into Braille cells or decodes supported cells back to text. Translate uncontracted Grade 1 Unicode Braille instantly, then copy the result or explore the symbol guide.
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Build differentiated lessons around student goals, accommodations, and support needs.
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Braille alphabet and symbol reference
Search the supported Grade 1 letters, numbers, and punctuation.
A
⠁
B
⠃
C
⠉
D
⠙
E
⠑
F
⠋
G
⠛
H
⠓
I
⠊
J
⠚
K
⠅
L
⠇
M
⠍
N
⠝
O
⠕
P
⠏
Q
⠟
R
⠗
S
⠎
T
⠞
U
⠥
V
⠧
W
⠺
X
⠭
Y
⠽
Z
⠵
0
⠼⠚
1
⠼⠁
2
⠼⠃
3
⠼⠉
4
⠼⠙
5
⠼⠑
6
⠼⠋
7
⠼⠛
8
⠼⠓
9
⠼⠊
,
⠂
;
⠆
:
⠒
.
⠲
!
⠖
?
⠦
'
⠄
-
⠤
/
⠌
How to use the Braille translator
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Enter your text
Type or paste content and watch the result update immediately.
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Review and copy
Check preserved symbols, then copy the output for your lesson or reference.
Braille Translator FAQ
What is a Braille translator?
A Braille translator converts written characters into Braille cells or turns supported Braille cells back into readable text. This tool uses uncontracted Grade 1 Unicode Braille.
Does this translator support Grade 2 contracted Braille?
No. It translates letters, capitalization, numbers, and common punctuation without contractions. Grade 2 Braille uses context-dependent word and letter contractions that require a specialized translator.
Can Unicode Braille be read on a screen reader?
Screen reader behavior varies by device, language, and settings. Provide the original text alongside Unicode Braille when digital accessibility matters.
Is printed Unicode Braille the same as tactile Braille?
No. Unicode Braille visually represents Braille cells on a screen, but tactile Braille requires correctly sized and spaced raised dots produced with suitable equipment.
How are numbers written in Braille?
A Braille number sign comes before a run of digits. The next cells use the same dot patterns as letters a through j to represent 1 through 0.