Braille Translation Software
Publisher’s description
What is DBT?
DBT is a proprietary program for Windows from Duxbury Systems, Inc..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as MSI. The main installer is 203.0 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 15.1.0002, released on September 28, 2026. 6 versions are listed since April 27, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.5 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .dxb and .dxp.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: DBT is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DBT safe to download?
- The file is served by duxburysystems.org; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2EC28B9FDB6752C68947B278AF18670C574D039816A23A81CF09188BFFDF3AA7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 2 years · about 2.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.1.0002Latest | September 28, 2026 | 203.0 MB | 32-bit MSI |
| 15.1.0001 | August 4, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 15.1.0000 | August 7, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 14.1.0002 | February 23, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 14.1.0001 | May 14, 2024 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 14.1.0000 | April 27, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DuxburySystems.DBT -emsiexec /i dbt-1501sr2.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {2E1C5599-378A-45A5-830E-B94F36C606A5} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Duxbury Systems, Inc.
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 15.1.0002
- Released
- September 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 27, 2025
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 2.5
- Website
- duxburysystems.com
- winget ID
- DuxburySystems.DBT
- MSI product code
- {2E1C5599-378A-45A5-830E-B94F36C606A5}
File types it opens (2)
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Frequently asked questions
Is DBT free?
DBT is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is DBT safe to download?
The download comes from duxburysystems.org; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install DBT with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can DBT be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does DBT run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of DBT?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 27, 2025.