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BrailleBlaster
Free, open-source braille transcription software for producing textbooks and documents.
BrailleBlaster
Free, open braille transcription software
BrailleBlaster is free braille transcription software from APH that helps transcribers prepare braille textbooks quickly, built on the open-source Liblouis translation library.
By tapping the rich markup in NIMAS files, BrailleBlaster automates the formatting that used to take hours, so transcribers can focus on quality.
Features
Built for real transcription work
Import NIMAS
Bring in NIMAS files and let BrailleBlaster automate the basic formatting.
Automatic translation
Translate to UEB or EBAE with formatting aligned to BANA specifications.
Math & Nemeth
Edit and translate single-line mathematics with a dedicated spatial math editor.
Graphics & tables
Image descriptions, table automation, transcriber notes, and volume splitting.
Getting started
Download and transcribe
Download free
Get BrailleBlaster for your platform at no cost.
Import your source
Open a NIMAS file or start a new document.
Translate & format
Auto-translate to braille and refine with built-in editing tools.
Emboss or export
Produce a finished, BANA-formatted braille volume.
Start transcribing today
Download BrailleBlaster for free and explore the documentation and FAQ to get going.
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