Morse Code Translator
Translate text to Morse code and vice versa
Morse Code Translator converts text to Morse signals and back, following the standard International Morse timing rules — handy for amateur radio practice, escape-room puzzles, and history projects.
Content reviewed: August 24, 2026
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How to Use
- Enter text to convert to Morse code
- Or paste Morse code to decode to text
- View the translation instantly
- Copy the Morse code output
Features
- Text to Morse conversion
- Morse to text decoding
- Audio playback of Morse code
- Supports letters and numbers
- Copy with formatting
Tips for getting Morse Code Translator right
- Morse has no capital letters or punctuation beyond a few marks — expect those to disappear or convert approximately
- Practice listening at slower effective speeds: longer gaps between characters make messages easier to parse
- Use the SOS example below to sanity-check timing before sending anything real
Timing rules
| Element | Length in units |
|---|---|
| Dot (·) | 1 |
| Dash (−) | 3 |
| Gap between symbols in one letter | 1 |
| Gap between letters | 3 |
| Gap between words | 7 |
Worked example: SOS
SOS encodes as ··· − − − ··· (three dots, three dashes, three dots). With correct spacing it reads:
- S = · · · (letters separated by a 3-unit gap)
- O = − − −
- Written together: ··· − − − ···
Limitations
- This is a text translator — it doesn't transmit audio or interface with radio hardware
- Accented and non-Latin characters follow simplified mappings; double-check critical translations
- Prosigns like AR or SK are conventions layered on top of Morse; the tool translates letters, not procedural signals
Frequently Asked Questions
What characters are supported?
The tool supports A-Z letters, 0-9 digits, and basic punctuation marks in Morse code.
Can I hear the Morse code audio?
Yes. The tool can play the Morse code as audio with proper dot and dash timing.
Is the Morse code standard?
Yes. The tool uses International Morse Code (ITU standard) for translation.
Privacy & Security
Translation happens locally in your browser. No signals leave your device.
Tips & Best Practices
- Morse has no capital letters or punctuation beyond a few marks — expect those to disappear or convert approximately
- Practice listening at slower effective speeds: longer gaps between characters make messages easier to parse
- Use the SOS example below to sanity-check timing before sending anything real
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