Braille Translator
About Braille
Braille is a tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired. It is traditionally written with embossed paper. Braille-users can read computer screens and other electronic supports using refreshable braille displays. They can write braille with the original slate and stylus or type it on a braille writer, such as a portable braille note-taker or computer that prints with a braille embosser.
History of Braille
Braille was invented in 1824 by Louis Braille, a Frenchman who lost his sight as a result of a childhood accident. In 1829, he published his method, which used six dots to represent the letters of the alphabet. The system was later extended to include musical notation and mathematics. Today, Braille is used worldwide and has been adapted to many languages.
Importance of Braille
Braille is essential for literacy among people who are blind or visually impaired. It provides a means of literacy, independence, and equal access to information. Braille enables blind people to read and write independently, access educational materials, and participate fully in society. It remains a crucial tool for communication and education in the blind community.
Features
- Two-way translation (text to Braille and Braille to text)
- Supports all standard characters
- Copy with one click
- Real-time conversion
- Mobile-friendly interface
How to Use
Simply enter your text in the input field above and watch as it's automatically converted to Braille. You can also enter Braille characters to convert them to text. Click the copy button to copy the result to your clipboard.
Benefits of Learning Braille
Learning Braille offers numerous benefits, including improved literacy, enhanced independence, and better access to information. It enables blind and visually impaired individuals to read books, access digital content, and communicate effectively. Braille literacy is also associated with higher employment rates and greater educational opportunities.
Modern Applications of Braille
Today, Braille is used in various modern applications, including digital displays, electronic books, and mobile devices. Refreshable Braille displays allow users to read digital content in real-time, while Braille embossers create physical copies of documents. Braille is also integrated into public spaces, ATMs, and elevator buttons, making everyday life more accessible for visually impaired individuals.
Supported Characters
Character | Description | Braille | Braille Pattern |
---|---|---|---|
A | Letter A | ⠁ | ⠁ (1) |
B | Letter B | ⠃ | ⠃ (12) |
C | Letter C | ⠉ | ⠉ (14) |
D | Letter D | ⠙ | ⠙ (145) |
E | Letter E | ⠑ | ⠑ (15) |
F | Letter F | ⠋ | ⠋ (124) |
G | Letter G | ⠛ | ⠛ (1245) |
H | Letter H | ⠓ | ⠓ (125) |
I | Letter I | ⠊ | ⠊ (24) |
J | Letter J | ⠚ | ⠚ (245) |
K | Letter K | ⠅ | ⠅ (13) |
L | Letter L | ⠇ | ⠇ (123) |
M | Letter M | ⠍ | ⠍ (134) |
N | Letter N | ⠝ | ⠝ (1345) |
O | Letter O | ⠕ | ⠕ (135) |
P | Letter P | ⠏ | ⠏ (1234) |
Q | Letter Q | ⠟ | ⠟ (12345) |
R | Letter R | ⠗ | ⠗ (1235) |
S | Letter S | ⠎ | ⠎ (234) |
T | Letter T | ⠞ | ⠞ (2345) |
U | Letter U | ⠥ | ⠥ (136) |
V | Letter V | ⠧ | ⠧ (1236) |
W | Letter W | ⠺ | ⠺ (2456) |
X | Letter X | ⠭ | ⠭ (1346) |
Y | Letter Y | ⠽ | ⠽ (13456) |
Z | Letter Z | ⠵ | ⠵ (1356) |
0 | Number Zero | ⠴ | ⠴ (2456) |
1 | Number One | ⠂ | ⠂ (2) |
2 | Number Two | ⠆ | ⠆ (23) |
3 | Number Three | ⠒ | ⠒ (25) |
4 | Number Four | ⠲ | ⠲ (256) |
5 | Number Five | ⠢ | ⠢ (26) |
6 | Number Six | ⠖ | ⠖ (235) |
7 | Number Seven | ⠶ | ⠶ (2356) |
8 | Number Eight | ⠦ | ⠦ (236) |
9 | Number Nine | ⠔ | ⠔ (35) |
. | Period | ⠲ | ⠲ (256) |
, | Comma | ⠂ | ⠂ (2) |
? | Question Mark | ⠦ | ⠦ (236) |
! | Exclamation Mark | ⠖ | ⠖ (235) |
; | Semicolon | ⠆ | ⠆ (23) |
: | Colon | ⠒ | ⠒ (25) |
Space | Space | ⠀ | ⠀ (No dots) |