# Braille Text

> You learn to translate in Braille System

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ulm.textbraille](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ulm.textbraille)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ulm.textbraille`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** UlmDesign
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 38,357
- **Rating:** 3.38 / 5 (103 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.7
- **Last updated:** 2023-05-22
- **First published:** 2014-01-02
- **Publisher country:** IT
- **Size:** 788 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ulm.textbraille)
- **Website:** [http://www.mediamaster.eu](http://www.mediamaster.eu/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://ulmdevice.altervista.org/privacy-policy.html](https://ulmdevice.altervista.org/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

**Braille Text** is a Chrome extension designed to help users learn and practice translating text into the Braille system, invented by Louis Braille. This extension enables you to input text and convert it into Braille code, providing an accessible way to understand and use Braille for communication. 

You can save your Braille translations directly to your device's external storage for future reference or study. To optimize file access, using the "Files by Google" app is recommended due to native limitations in some smartphone file systems. Whether you're learning Braille for personal growth, academic purposes, or to assist the visually impaired, Braille Text offers a simple and effective tool to enhance your translation skills.

## Rankings

- #334,719 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`

## Review summary

Users find the Braille Text app conceptually interesting and appreciate the inclusion of capitalization information. However, multiple reviews criticize its limitation to only Grade 1 Braille without Grade 2 contractions, making it less useful for practical use. The app is also heavily burdened with ads, reducing user experience, and supports only one-way translation. Some users also noted issues with spelling accuracy, impacting its effectiveness for those with visual impairments.

### Pros

- App has a cool design concept and is appreciated for its basic braille translation functionality.
- Includes capitalization information which some users found useful.

### Cons

- App only translates to Grade 1 Braille, lacking Grade 2 contractions needed for real-life usage.
- Contains too many ads, which interfere with usability.
- Only allows one-way translation, limiting functionality.
- Some users report inaccuracies in spelling or translations.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ulm.textbraille)