Morse Code Translator: Convert Text to Morse Code and Back

Morse code has been a universal communication method since the 1830s. Our free Morse Code Translator converts text to Morse code (dots and dashes) and decodes Morse back to text, with audio playback so you can hear the pattern.

How to Use the Translator

Text to Morse

1. Select “Text to Morse” mode (default)
2. Type or paste your text in the input area
3. The Morse code output appears automatically
4. Click “Play Audio” to hear the Morse code
5. Click “Copy” to copy the Morse code

Morse to Text

1. Click “Morse to Text” mode
2. Enter Morse code using dots (.) and dashes (-)
3. Separate letters with spaces, words with slashes (/) or triple spaces
4. The decoded text appears in the output

Morse Code Basics

• Dot (.): A short signal
• Dash (-): A long signal (3x the length of a dot)
• Between letters: Space
• Between words: Slash (/) or three spaces

Common patterns:

• SOS: ... --- ...
• Hello: .... . .-.. .-.. ---
• Love: .-.. --- ...- .

Common Use Cases

• Learning: Practice Morse code for amateur radio licensing
• Education: Teach communication history and encoding concepts
• Puzzles and games: Create Morse code challenges and escape room clues
• Scouts: Practice for signaling badges and activities
• Emergency: Learn SOS and basic emergency signals

The Reference Chart

The tool includes a complete reference chart showing the Morse code for all 26 letters, 10 digits, and common punctuation marks. This is handy for learning and quick lookup.

Tips

• The audio playback uses a 600 Hz tone, similar to traditional Morse practice
• Dot length is 80ms, dash is 3x that (240ms)
• SOS (... --- ...) is the universal distress signal — no spaces between letters
• Practice with short words first before moving to sentences
• The most common letters (E, T, A) have the simplest codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this ITU Morse code? Yes. The tool uses the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) standard, which is the most widely used version.

Can I decode audio Morse code? No. This tool works with text-based Morse code (dots and dashes). It can play audio but doesn’t decode audio input.

What about prosigns? Standard prosigns like SOS are sent without letter spacing. This tool translates individual characters with standard spacing.

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Try our free Morse Code Translator to convert between text and Morse code.