About the Morse Code Translator
Morse code spells letters with short and long signals — dots and dashes. Type a message to get the Morse for it, or paste dots and dashes to decode them. Play the result as audio at a steady 15 words per minute to hear how it sounds. Letters are separated by a space and words by a slash, the standard written convention.
How to use the Morse Code Translator
- Choose “Text → Morse” or “Morse → text”.
- Enter your message, or Morse with spaces between letters and “/” between words.
- Copy the result, or press Play sound to hear it.
- Check the note under the boxes for any character that has no Morse equivalent.
The formula behind it
International Morse (ITU): a dot is one unit, a dash three units, the gap inside a letter one unit, between letters three, between words seven.
Frequently asked questions
What is SOS in Morse code?
... --- ... — three dots, three dashes, three dots, sent as one continuous signal rather than three separate letters.
How do I separate words?
Use a slash with spaces around it (/). Three or more spaces in a row also work when decoding.
Does it support numbers and punctuation?
Yes: digits 0–9 and common punctuation such as . , ? ! / ( ) & : ; = + - @ are included. Letters with accents have no standard single code and are listed as skipped.
Can I use • and – characters?
Yes. Bullet and dot characters are read as dots, and en/em dashes as dashes, so text copied from documents still decodes.
How fast is the audio?
Playback uses 15 words per minute, a comfortable beginner speed, at a 600 Hz tone. Your browser must allow sound for the page.