Braille Converter

Convert between text and Grade 1 Unicode Braille dots (⠁⠃⠉…).

Converter Numbers & Math Updated Apr 19, 2026
How to Use
  1. Type text on either side; the other updates.
  2. Grade 1 (letter-by-letter) only.
Text
Braille

Notes

Grade 1
Uncontracted
a-z
⠁ ⠃ ⠉ …
Capitals
Prefix ⠠
Digits
Prefix ⠼ + a-j
Punctuation
Basic set supported
Decode
Lossless for supported chars

About the Braille Converter

The Braille Converter is a free tool for everyday maths and number work. It runs right in your web browser, so there is nothing to download. Convert between text and Grade 1 Unicode Braille dots (⠁⠃⠉…).

How it works

Enter a number and choose your units — the converted value shows instantly. Everything runs locally, so nothing you type leaves your device. Double-check the direction of the conversion and you are set.

Want the deeper story? The Knowledge Base explains the ideas behind the tools in more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contractions?

Grade 2 contractions aren't supported — text round-trips as letters.

Numbers?

Number sign ⠼ prefixes digits, which reuse a-j letters.

How do I use the Braille Converter?

Simply type or paste your value and read the result, which refreshes the instant you change something. There is nothing to submit and nothing to wait for.

Is it free? Does it work without internet?

Yes to both. It is free with no sign-up, and once the page has loaded it keeps working even with no internet.

Where does my data go?

Nowhere — every calculation runs on your own device. Nothing you enter is uploaded, logged, or stored.

Common Use Cases

Learning

Preview Braille output.

Signage

Copy glyphs for label designs.

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