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Dot Pad Resource Directory
Dot Pad Apps, Tools & Resources
Explore an evolving collection of apps, platforms, and tools from Dot Inc, our developer community, and trusted partners. Find resources to help you create, connect, explore, and experience more with your Dot Pad — compatible with Dot Pad X and, where noted, the original Dot Pad A320.
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Developer & Resource Hubs
Get started with the Dot Pad SDK, the foundation for building apps and experiences for Dot Pad. Access developer tools, documentation, and guides, all maintained by Dot Inc.
Dot Canvas
Create, edit, and share tactile graphics and Braille with Dot Canvas. Upload images and digital documents, draw and add text, use templates, and transform visual content into tactile formats. See your work rendered on Dot Pad X in real time, then save and share your creations through Dot Cloud. Available through Dot Apps.
Dot Book
A free reading app designed for the Dot Pad X. Version 1.0.9 (April 2026) added the ability to display up to ten lines of Braille simultaneously on iPhone and iPad.
Link coming soon
A note on community & third-party tools
The community of Dot Pad developers has provided these tools as is. Dot cannot guarantee their suitability for your intended purpose. While Dot makes every effort to make sure these links are to high quality reliable tactile experiences, Dot cannot offer technical support nor commitment as to their future availability. We hope you enjoy and welcome your feedback.
Community
Apps & Web Tools to Explore
Discover apps and web tools created by independent developers and studios using the Dot SDK. Find new ways to use your Dot Pad for productivity, wayfinding, games, and much more.
AT Guys Dot Pad Apps
A collection of web-based productivity apps and games designed for Dot Pad, including Calendar, Tetris, and more.
TMAP on Dot Pad
Tactile street maps for Dot Pad X, developed by Dr. Josh Miele.
Dot Experiments UI
A proof-of-concept playground for testing automated grid layouts, mazes, and turtle graphics on Dot Pad.
Experimental / in development
AccessTrader
Accessible live financial trading and stock market charts, with tactile Dot Pad integration in active development.
Tactile integration in progress
Third-Party
Integration & Software Tools
Independent tools and frameworks that work well alongside Dot Pad, built and maintained outside Dot Inc.
Bluefy Web Browser
An iOS browser for running web apps over Bluetooth when paired with Dot Pad — useful outside of VoiceOver.
Liblouis
An open-source braille translation framework used to format and render text for braille displays, including Dot Pad.
Selvas BLV
Selvas BLV is actively working on connecting its BrailleSense platform to Dot Pad X.
Integration in progress
Fritz Chess
An accessible gaming project that uses screen reader scripts to display chess positions and moves in Braille.
Dot Pad script not yet published — link to follow
Support
Stay Connected & Get Support
Have a question, an idea, or something to share? Here's where the Dot Pad developer community talks.
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Developer WhatsApp Group
A community-run group for people building on the Dot SDK to trade tips and ask questions. This group is independently organized and not operated or moderated by Dot Inc.
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Get Help
For SDK guidance and general developer support, contact the Dot Inc team directly.
info@dotincorp.comThis directory includes tools built by Dot Inc, our developer community, and independent third parties. See the note above regarding community and third-party tools, including the Developer WhatsApp Group. © Dot Inc.
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