Braille Writer
Translate and Practice Braille
$4.99
8.0.1for iPhone, iPad and more
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About Braille Writer
Braille Writer lets you translate between Braille and Standard (Latin based script).
It helps people around the world to communicate with people with visual disabilities.
The app is a great tool for learning and teaching braille.
CUSTOM KEYBOARD
Use a custom made Braille keyboard to convert text as you type. Switch the key cap symbols between Braille and Standard to be able to translate text both ways.
PASTE TO TRANSLATE
Convert text by copying and pasting a piece of text into the app. It will and populate the app text fields.
EXPORT TO FILES
Once you are ready with your text, you can export it as a TXT, PDF or RTF file and save it to iOS Files or send it to another app.
KEYBOARD EXTENSION
The app includes a Braille keyboard extension - Braille keyboard that you can use in any app.
To enable it, Go to:
iOS Settings -> General -> Keyboard -> Keyboards -> Add New Keyboard…
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about the app, please contact the developer by going to http://nikolakirev.com or on Twitter @BrailleApp.
It helps people around the world to communicate with people with visual disabilities.
The app is a great tool for learning and teaching braille.
CUSTOM KEYBOARD
Use a custom made Braille keyboard to convert text as you type. Switch the key cap symbols between Braille and Standard to be able to translate text both ways.
PASTE TO TRANSLATE
Convert text by copying and pasting a piece of text into the app. It will and populate the app text fields.
EXPORT TO FILES
Once you are ready with your text, you can export it as a TXT, PDF or RTF file and save it to iOS Files or send it to another app.
KEYBOARD EXTENSION
The app includes a Braille keyboard extension - Braille keyboard that you can use in any app.
To enable it, Go to:
iOS Settings -> General -> Keyboard -> Keyboards -> Add New Keyboard…
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about the app, please contact the developer by going to http://nikolakirev.com or on Twitter @BrailleApp.
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What's New in the Latest Version 8.0.1
Last updated on Nov 13, 2019
Old Versions
• Bug fixes and improvements
New in Braille Writer 8:
• Updated for iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
• Dark Mode support
• Multiple Windows support on iPad
New in Braille Writer 8:
• Updated for iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
• Dark Mode support
• Multiple Windows support on iPad
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Version History
8.0.1
Nov 13, 2019
• Bug fixes and improvements
New in Braille Writer 8:
• Updated for iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
• Dark Mode support
• Multiple Windows support on iPad
New in Braille Writer 8:
• Updated for iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
• Dark Mode support
• Multiple Windows support on iPad
8.0
Nov 2, 2019
• Updated for iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
• Dark Mode support
• Multiple Windows support on iPad
• Dark Mode support
• Multiple Windows support on iPad
7.1
Nov 11, 2018
Updated for new iPad Pro devices
7.0
Mar 19, 2018
Braille Writer 7.0 is a major update to the app. It includes many new features and a few improvements to the old version.
New:
• Improved In-App Braille Keyboard
• External Braille keyboard - Brand new Braille keyboard extension that you can enable in Settings and use in any other app.
• Export to Files - you can now generate .txt, .pdf and .rtf files and send them to Files or share them with another app.
• Added Onboarding - When launching the app for the first time, you will be presented with a quick guide on how the app works and how to use it.
• iPhone X compatibility
• Added support for more special characters
• Added support for more Grade 2 contractions
Updated:
• Improved Dynamic Type support
Fixed:
• Fixed a crash when deleting invalid characters
• Fixed an issue where deleting a capitalised character did not delete the special Braille uppercase symbol
New:
• Improved In-App Braille Keyboard
• External Braille keyboard - Brand new Braille keyboard extension that you can enable in Settings and use in any other app.
• Export to Files - you can now generate .txt, .pdf and .rtf files and send them to Files or share them with another app.
• Added Onboarding - When launching the app for the first time, you will be presented with a quick guide on how the app works and how to use it.
• iPhone X compatibility
• Added support for more special characters
• Added support for more Grade 2 contractions
Updated:
• Improved Dynamic Type support
Fixed:
• Fixed a crash when deleting invalid characters
• Fixed an issue where deleting a capitalised character did not delete the special Braille uppercase symbol
6.3.1
Feb 26, 2016
Bug fixes and minor improvements.
6.3
Jan 14, 2016
Version 6.3 of Braille Writer
• New design
• External keyboard support
• Split screen support for compatible devices
• iPad Pro support
• Partial support for Grade Two (Contracted) Braille
• Better layout for landscape on the iPhone
• New design
• External keyboard support
• Split screen support for compatible devices
• iPad Pro support
• Partial support for Grade Two (Contracted) Braille
• Better layout for landscape on the iPhone
6.2
Jan 27, 2015
• The app is now optimized for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
• You can now type capital letters.
• Added question mark (?) symbol.
• Keyboard keys with braille symbols are now larger.
• Accessibility improvements.
• The app now takes advantage of system font size settings.
• Landscape support for iPhone and iPod Touch devices.
• Bug fixes.
If you like Braille Writer, please leave it a rating and a review on the store. Thanks!
• You can now type capital letters.
• Added question mark (?) symbol.
• Keyboard keys with braille symbols are now larger.
• Accessibility improvements.
• The app now takes advantage of system font size settings.
• Landscape support for iPhone and iPod Touch devices.
• Bug fixes.
If you like Braille Writer, please leave it a rating and a review on the store. Thanks!
6.1
May 18, 2014
• More fonts for Standard Text added
• Fixed a bug in the settings where you use the app for the first time (Sorry about that)
• Fixed a bug in the settings where you use the app for the first time (Sorry about that)
6.0
Mar 16, 2014
• New: You can now choose fonts for braille and standard text.
• New: Spelling out text and characters.
• New: You can now paste text in the text fields and it will get transliterated to braille.
• New: The app is now localized to Spanish, German, Russian and Czech.
• New: You can now follow the app on Twitter (@BrailleApp).
• Improvement: Better user interface.
• Improvement: Better PDF export.
• Support for 64-bit processors.
•NEW: The app will no longer interrupt you to ask for a review. However, leaving a review on the App Store will help a lot.
• New: Spelling out text and characters.
• New: You can now paste text in the text fields and it will get transliterated to braille.
• New: The app is now localized to Spanish, German, Russian and Czech.
• New: You can now follow the app on Twitter (@BrailleApp).
• Improvement: Better user interface.
• Improvement: Better PDF export.
• Support for 64-bit processors.
•NEW: The app will no longer interrupt you to ask for a review. However, leaving a review on the App Store will help a lot.
5.2
Oct 7, 2013
• Bug Fixes
• Usability Improvements
If you like the app, please consider writing a review on the App Store. It helps out a lot. Thanks!
• Usability Improvements
If you like the app, please consider writing a review on the App Store. It helps out a lot. Thanks!
5.1
Sep 19, 2013
• Remastered User Interface - The user interface is even cleaner and more consistent. The new Braille Writer has a focus on content and usability.
• Better Settings Menu with New Features
• User Experience Improvements
• Bug Fixes
• Better Settings Menu with New Features
• User Experience Improvements
• Bug Fixes
5.0
Aug 14, 2013
• The app has been redesigned. You now have more space to type and a great new keyboard.
• Portrait mode! The app works in portrait mode on the iPhone and the iPad. (landscape mode for the iPhone will be back soon)
• The texts can now be exported as .RTF format and exporting as .PDF has been optimised.
• Bug fixes.
Next update coming soon.
• Portrait mode! The app works in portrait mode on the iPhone and the iPad. (landscape mode for the iPhone will be back soon)
• The texts can now be exported as .RTF format and exporting as .PDF has been optimised.
• Bug fixes.
Next update coming soon.
4.0
Apr 3, 2013
- Major user interface and user interaction redesign
- You now have more screen space for the actual text you type
- New gestures for clearing the text and moving around the text fields
- New App Icon
- You can now share the text you type to Twitter and Facebook
- New Settings menus
- Menus and labels of the app are now localised to Spanish
*in order to integrate the new features as well as future features, the app now requires iOS 6.0 or higher
- You now have more screen space for the actual text you type
- New gestures for clearing the text and moving around the text fields
- New App Icon
- You can now share the text you type to Twitter and Facebook
- New Settings menus
- Menus and labels of the app are now localised to Spanish
*in order to integrate the new features as well as future features, the app now requires iOS 6.0 or higher
3.2
Oct 22, 2012
* Bugs and crash fixes
* To run this version of the app, your device needs to be updated to iOS 5 or higher version.
* To run this version of the app, your device needs to be updated to iOS 5 or higher version.
3.1
Oct 8, 2012
• Optimised for iOS6 and the iPhone 5 display.
• You can now send the text as a PDF document.
• Fixed a crash when in the Settings menu on the iPad.
• Animations optimisation.
• When typing numbers the other buttons are now disabled instead of removed.
• You can now rate the app from the Settings menu.
• You can now send the text as a PDF document.
• Fixed a crash when in the Settings menu on the iPad.
• Animations optimisation.
• When typing numbers the other buttons are now disabled instead of removed.
• You can now rate the app from the Settings menu.
3.0
Aug 7, 2012
Braille Writer v3.0 is a major update.
- Braille Writer is now a universal application, so you can use it on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch.
- The keyboard is now QWERTY and is completely redesigned.
- When using the app on an iPad, you can expand the standard or the braille text fields, or you can retract the keyboard and use all of the screen.
- You can now share the output text as a text message.
- There are now Settings and Info screens added to the app.
- Braille Writer is now a universal application, so you can use it on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch.
- The keyboard is now QWERTY and is completely redesigned.
- When using the app on an iPad, you can expand the standard or the braille text fields, or you can retract the keyboard and use all of the screen.
- You can now share the output text as a text message.
- There are now Settings and Info screens added to the app.
2.1
Sep 26, 2011
- Added "Compose Message" button that sends the text generated by the app via eMail.
- Some Interface changes.
- Some Interface changes.
2.0
Jun 2, 2011
- Completely redesigned user interface.
- Some bug fixes.
- Some bug fixes.
1.1
Mar 25, 2011
- "Pronunciation" sounds for letters and numbers.
- "Shake to clear text" feature.
- Slider control for adjusting the font size.
- Better graphics for some of the buttons.
- "Shake to clear text" feature.
- Slider control for adjusting the font size.
- Better graphics for some of the buttons.
1.0
Feb 28, 2011
Braille Writer FAQ
Click here to learn how to download Braille Writer in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Braille Writer.
iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
Braille Writer supports English, German, Spanish
