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24 alternatives to Braille Scanner

Scan braille and convert it to text

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Braille Scanner launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Adobe Scan▲498

   Adobe's free scan app with text recognition superpowers

   2017 · adobe.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Braille Neue Typeface▲239

   A new typeface that blends visual with Braille

   2018 · brailleneue.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   FastBraille▲72

   Easily convert English to Braille with integrated API

   2020 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   TalkBack▲78

   A braille keyboard for Android, no new hardware required

   2020 · blog.google · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Image to Text▲110

   Transform images into text - swift, precise, secure

   2023 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Braille Dot▲1

   Free braille translator with voice, OCR & BRF features

   Aug 2026 · brailledot.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Help Me Read This▲71

   App for seniors to scan and read printed text out loud.

   2020 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   LetterScan▲113

   Never type a text out again. Easy image to text conversion.

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   ABBYY Fine Scanner 5▲122

   Scan and recognize multipage documents in PDF or JPG

   2015 · pdf.abbyy.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    docWind▲73

    An easy to use document scanner

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    3d Scanner App▲164

    Free LIDAR 3d scanner for iPad Pro

    2020 · 3dscannerapp.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    OCR Scanner - 132 Translator▲3

    Turn images and documents into editable text instantly

    Aug 2026 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    ScanSnap Scanner ▲84

    Press a button to scan business cards, photos, & more

    2015 · evernote.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    ocrX Image to Text▲125

    Scan and extract text from images on iPhone, iPad & Mac

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Scanlt▲103

    PDF & document scanner, ads-free, smart PDF converter

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Draw “text-mode” diagrams using Braille characters▲22

    Render diagrams to Braille. Contribute to diagrams/diagrams-braille development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

17. 17CS
    Convert scanned documents into searchable PDFs▲73

    2015 · searchablepdfs.org · its alternatives →

18. 18
    OCR Text Detection Tool▲92

    Fast and efficient text recognition from any image and PDF

    2019 · apps.microsoft.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    DocScan▲78

    Scan or import photo to OCR it & make a pdf

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Photo Scanner – Scan, Edit & Manage PDFs▲6

    Turn any paper into a editable document — instantly with AI.

    Nov 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    OCRForge ▲8

    Fast, accurate text scanner – no ads, no subscriptions

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    PDF Scanner - Doc Converter▲12

    Scan, convert & organize docs in seconds with your phone

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Braille Neue▲5

    A typeface that combines braille with existing characters

    2018 · brailleneue.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    OCRMD▲14

    Convert images & pdfs to editable Markdown & LaTeX

    2025 · ocrmd.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →