What is Grade 1 Braille?

Grade 1 Braille (uncontracted) spells out each letter individually. Grade 2 (contracted) uses abbreviations for common words.

How do Braille dots work?

Each Braille cell has six dots arranged in two columns of three. Different combinations represent different letters.

Braille Translator

Convert English text to Grade 1 Braille dot patterns and vice versa.

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Braille

          English Text
          Hello
        

Why is this pattern?

Each Braille cell consists of six dots. The pattern for each letter follows the standard Braille alphabet (Grade 1).

The Power of Braille

Braille is a tactile writing system used by people who are blind or visually impaired. Invented by Louis Braille in 1824, it uses raised dots to represent letters and numbers. This translator supports Grade 1 Braille, which spells out each letter individually.