Duxbury Braille Translator (DBT), available through Dancing Dots, is a powerful braille translation program for converting print documents into braille and braille back into print. DBT lets you import documents from Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, OpenOffice, Excel, and many other file formats, translate the content into braille, and send the finished file to a compatible braille embosser or braille device.
DBT supports more than 180 languages and variations, including contracted braille for many languages. It also supports math, science, computer braille, tactile graphics, and a wide range of formatting options. DBT can import files from the Dancing Dots GOODFEEL® Music Braille Translator, making it a useful addition for customers creating accessible music and other braille materials.
DBT is designed for both new and experienced braille users and is widely used by schools, transcribers, accessibility professionals, organizations, and individuals.
Duxbury DBT Features:
- Supports more than 180 languages and variations
- Print-to-braille and braille-to-print translation for most supported languages
- Imports Microsoft Word 2003/2007/2010/2013/2016/2019/2021/365 files
- Supports OpenOffice, Excel, and other modern file formats
- Math, science, and computer braille translation
- Compatible with major commercial braille embossers
- Built-in interline printing for print and braille together
- Supports tactile graphics files in mixed text-and-graphics documents
- Imports files from Dancing Dots GOODFEEL® Music Braille Translator
- Contracted and uncontracted braille support
- Six-key braille entry
- WYSIWYG and coded document views
- Built-in spell checker
- User-configurable styles and templates
- Single-user and network licenses available
System Requirements:
Windows: DBT 15.1 requires Windows 8, Windows 10, or Windows 11.
Mac: DBT for Mac supports macOS 10.11 El Capitan or later.
Duxbury Braille Translator is developed by Duxbury Systems, Inc. and is available for purchase through Dancing Dots.
If you have questions about which version or license is right for you, or if you are located outside the continental United States and are considering purchasing this product, please contact us.
