Morse Code Translator

Convert text to Morse code or Morse code to text. Includes audio playback with a...

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Play sends the current Morse to your speakers with proper dit and dah timing while the light blinks in sync. Adjust speed in words per minute and the beep pitch to taste.

International Morse code chart

Letters

A

.-

B

-...

C

-.-.

D

-..

E

.

F

..-.

G

--.

H

....

I

..

J

.---

K

-.-

L

.-..

M

--

N

-.

O

---

P

.--.

Q

--.-

R

.-.

S

...

T

-

U

..-

V

...-

W

.--

X

-..-

Y

-.--

Z

--..

Numbers

0

-----

1

.----

2

..---

3

...--

4

....-

5

.....

6

-....

7

--...

8

---..

9

----.

Punctuation

.

.-.-.-

,

--..--

?

..--..

'

.----.

!

-.-.--

/

-..-.

(

-.--.

)

-.--.-

&

.-...

:

---...

;

-.-.-.

=

-...-

+

.-.-.

-

-....-

_

..--.-

"

.-..-.

$

...-..-

@

.--.-.

Prosigns

SOS...---...
International distress call
AR.-.-.
End of message
AS.-...
Wait / stand by
SK...-.-
End of contact
KN-.--.
Go ahead, named station only
BT-...-
New paragraph / break

Quick answer

To translate Morse code, type your text and each letter is converted to a unique pattern of dots and dashes, with a slash between words. This translator works both ways: paste dots and dashes to decode them back into readable text, and it runs entirely in your browser so nothing is uploaded. For example, SOS becomes ... --- ... and you can press Play to hear it beep at your chosen speed.

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Translator Features

Instant Conversion - Real-time conversion as you type with zero delay
Audio Playback - Listen to Morse code with authentic dot and dash sounds
Swap Direction - Switch between text-to-Morse and Morse-to-text with one click
Reference Chart - Complete Morse code alphabet and number reference built in
One-Click Copy - Copy converted output to clipboard instantly
Example Data - Load pre-built examples to quickly test the converter

Why Use Morse Code Translator?

Audio Playback

Hear your Morse code with authentic beep sounds and proper timing between dots, dashes, letters, and words.

Bidirectional Conversion

Convert text to Morse or Morse to text with a single click to swap directions.

Full Character Support

Letters A-Z, numbers 0-9, and common punctuation marks all supported with standard international Morse code.

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All conversion happens in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.

Common Uses for Morse Code

Amateur Radio

Practice encoding and decoding Morse for ham radio communication (CW mode).

Education

Learn Morse code with instant feedback and audio to reinforce pattern recognition.

Emergency Signals

Encode emergency messages like SOS for survival situations or signal training.

Fun & Puzzles

Create secret messages, escape room puzzles, or scavenger hunt clues in Morse code.

How It Works

1

Type Your Text or Morse

Start typing in the input box. Auto detect figures out whether you are entering plain text or dots and dashes, so the translation appears instantly. You can also force a direction with the toggle.

2

Read the Live Translation

The result updates as you type. For Morse input, separate letters with spaces and words with a slash. Unknown characters are skipped so the output stays valid.

3

Play, Copy or Download

Press Play to hear the Morse as sound while the light blinks in sync, adjust the speed and tone, then copy or download the result.

Tips & Information

SOS is Universal

The Morse code for SOS (... --- ...) is the internationally recognized distress signal and is easy to remember.

Practice with Audio

Use the audio playback feature to learn Morse code by ear - this is how it was traditionally learned.

Morse Input Format

When entering Morse code, separate letters with spaces and words with ' / '. For example: '.... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -..'

Frequently Asked Questions

Morse Code is a method of encoding text characters using sequences of dots (.) and dashes (-). Invented by Samuel Morse in the 1830s for telegraphy, it's still used today in amateur radio, aviation, and as an accessibility tool.
Each letter/number has a unique pattern of dots (short signals) and dashes (long signals). Letters are separated by spaces, and words are separated by ' / ' or larger gaps. For example, 'SOS' is '... --- ...' (three dots, three dashes, three dots).
Paste or type the dots and dashes into the input box. Separate each letter with a space and each word with a slash, for example '... --- ...' decodes to SOS. Auto detect recognizes Morse input and shows the readable text instantly, or you can pick 'Morse to Text' from the toggle.
Yes. Press Play to hear your Morse code as beeps while a light blinks in sync with the sound. A dot is a short beep and a dash is three times longer, with the correct pauses between characters and words. You can adjust the speed in words per minute and change the tone pitch.
This converter supports all 26 English letters (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and common punctuation marks including period, comma, question mark, exclamation point, apostrophe, slash, parentheses, and more.
Standard Morse timing: a dot is 1 unit, a dash is 3 units. The gap between parts of the same letter is 1 unit, between letters is 3 units, and between words is 7 units. Our audio playback follows this timing.
Yes! Morse code is used in amateur (ham) radio, aviation navigation beacons, and as an accessibility method for people with disabilities. The international distress signal 'SOS' (... --- ...) remains universally recognized.

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