Braille.tools
About us

Making braille accessible to everyone.

Braille.tools combines reliable UEB translation with AI-powered tools for learners, educators, document workflows and accessibility teams.

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Our mission

We believe braille translation should be fast, accurate and accessible to everyone — not locked behind expensive desktop software or complex workflows.

Technology

Braille.tools uses the Liblouis translation engine, the same open-source engine trusted by professional braille production systems worldwide, combined with AI-powered image recognition.

Who we serve

Teachers checking homework, transcribers preparing documents, developers building accessible apps, and individuals learning braille all use Braille.tools daily.

Open and transparent

Our free tier requires no sign-up. Our technology is built on open standards (UEB, Liblouis, Unicode braille). We publish our pricing and limitations clearly.

What is Braille.tools?

Braille.tools is a web-based braille translation platform that converts English text to Unicode braille and back using UEB Grade 1 and Grade 2 rules.

The platform includes text translation, AI-powered image recognition for scanning embossed braille, document processing for TXT and BRF files, and a REST API for developers.

All core translation is free. Paid plans add professional features like document processing, image recognition credits, team collaboration and commercial use rights.

Built on Liblouis

Liblouis is an open-source braille translation engine maintained by the Liblouis community. It is used by professional braille production systems, screen readers, and accessibility tools worldwide.

Braille.tools uses Liblouis 3.2.0 for all UEB translation. This ensures consistency with other Liblouis-based tools and compatibility with established braille standards.

For image recognition, Braille.tools uses AI-powered dot detection that identifies braille cells from photographs and scanned images. Results are editable for manual correction.

Who uses Braille.tools?

Teachers and Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI) use it to check student homework and verify braille translations before producing materials.

Transcribers and accessibility teams use the document processing features to convert TXT files to BRF format for embossing and digital distribution.

Developers use the REST API to integrate braille translation into their own applications, websites and accessibility workflows.

Individuals learning braille use the alphabet reference, translation tool and homework checker to practice and verify their work.

Common questions

What to know before translating

Is Braille.tools a legitimate service?

Yes. Braille.tools is a registered web application that uses the open-source Liblouis translation engine. It is used by educators, transcribers and developers worldwide.

Who created Braille.tools?

Braille.tools was created to make braille translation more accessible. The platform combines open-source translation technology with modern web tools and AI-powered features.

Is my data safe with Braille.tools?

Documents are processed securely and automatically deleted after processing. We do not store or share your uploaded content. See our Privacy Policy for details.

What technology does Braille.tools use?

Braille.tools uses the Liblouis 3.2.0 translation engine for UEB Grade 1 and Grade 2 braille, combined with AI-powered image recognition for scanning braille from photographs.

Who created Braille.tools?

Braille.tools was created to make braille translation more accessible. The platform combines open-source Liblouis translation technology with modern web tools and AI-powered image recognition.

Is Braille.tools safe to use?

Yes. Braille.tools uses secure HTTPS connections, processes data in isolated environments, and automatically deletes uploaded content after processing. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for complete details.

What do users say about Braille.tools?

Braille.tools is used by teachers, transcribers, developers and learners worldwide. Users value the free access, browser-based convenience, image recognition feature and the Liblouis-based translation accuracy.

How does Braille.tools compare to other braille translators?

Braille.tools stands out for its combination of free online access, AI image recognition, document processing and API access. See our comparison pages for detailed feature comparisons with Duxbury DBT, BrailleBlaster and BrailleTranslator.org.