Step 1: Sign in before selecting the document
PDF and DOCX processing requires an account and an eligible plan. Signing in first prevents a long extraction from ending at an access prompt.
Document conversion tutorial
How to convert PDF or DOCX to braille.
A review-first workflow for extracting document content, translating it to UEB and producing BRF or verification outputs without hiding structural corrections.
Open document tools Beta · PDF and DOCX up to 10 MB
Extract before translation
Read the document source and surface extraction warnings before translating it.
Restore common structure
Record heading, paragraph, page-boundary and repeated header/footer corrections where detected.
Back-check the result
Use back-translation and a correction ledger to see what changed during processing.
Export for the next workflow
Create BRF, reports and publication packages according to the active plan and review status.
Step 2: Upload a supported PDF or DOCX file
Choose a native PDF or DOCX document smaller than 10 MB. The current beta supports extracted content up to 20,000 characters per document.
Step 3: Review extracted text and structure corrections
Braille.tools extracts readable text, separates pages and restores common structure where possible. Review warnings and recorded corrections before relying on the source text.
Step 4: Translate with the appropriate UEB grade
Translate the reviewed source with UEB Grade 1 or contracted Grade 2. The document workflow also generates back-translation and quality information to support review.
Step 5: Review and export the output
Resolve flagged differences, choose an appropriate layout preset and export the available TXT, BRF, report or publication package for the current plan.
Common questions
What to know before translating
Can Braille.tools convert scanned PDFs?
Scanned PDFs require OCR and may produce warnings or uncertain text. Review OCR output carefully before translation; native text PDFs are generally more reliable.
What are the current PDF and DOCX limits?
The current beta accepts PDF and DOCX files under 10 MB and processes up to 20,000 extracted characters per document.
Can the result be exported as BRF?
Yes. Available document exports include BRF and related review outputs according to the active plan.
Does the tool preserve every table and layout?
No. Complex tables, columns, footnotes, equations and visual layouts may need manual restructuring. The correction report helps identify automated changes but does not guarantee publication formatting.
Is the converted document publication-ready?
Not automatically. Review the extracted source, translation, back-translation, layout and correction report, then obtain qualified approval for professional publication.