Morse Code Translator
Translate to and from Morse code, then hear it or see it flash.
How to use: Type text or Morse (dots, dashes, spaces and slashes) and the translation appears instantly. Press Play to hear it; adjust speed and tone.
How to use the Morse Code Translator
Morse code turns letters into short and long signals, dots and dashes, and it is still used by amateur radio operators, pilots and sailors, in escape rooms and puzzles, and as an accessible way to communicate with a single switch.
Type ordinary text and it is converted to International Morse instantly; letters are separated by spaces and words by a slash. Paste dots and dashes instead and the translator detects it and decodes it back into text. You can also force the direction. Letters, numbers and common punctuation such as full stops, commas, question marks and the @ sign are supported; unknown characters are skipped.
Press Play to hear the code as beeps and see a light flash in time. The speed is set in words per minute using the standard timing, where a dash lasts three dots, gaps between letters last three dots and gaps between words seven. Beginners usually start around 10 to 15 words per minute. Change the tone to a pitch you find comfortable.
Use the swap button to send the translation back to the input. The best-known signal, SOS, is three dots, three dashes and three dots, sent as one continuous pattern. Everything runs in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
How are words separated in Morse?
Letters are separated by a space and words by a slash ( / ), the most common written convention.
Why is there no sound?
Some browsers need a tap or click before playing audio. Check your volume and silent switch, then press Play again.
Is this International or American Morse?
International Morse code, the standard used worldwide today.