- Free
- No sign-up
- Runs in your browser
- Updated November 12, 2026
How to use the Morse Code Translator
- Type plain text, or paste Morse code made of dots and dashes.
- The tool detects which one you entered and translates it instantly.
- Copy the result or press Play sound to hear it.
What happens to your text
Your text never leaves your device. This tool runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript, so nothing you type is uploaded, saved or shared with anyone.
Refresh or close the page and it is gone.
FAQ
Morse Code Translator FAQs
How do I write Morse code so the translator can read it?
Use a dot for each short signal and a hyphen for each long one. Put one space between letters and a slash between words, for example ".... .. / - .... . .-. ." for HI THERE. The translator also accepts a vertical bar or three spaces as a word break, and it switches to Morse-to-text mode automatically when the box contains only dots, dashes and separators.
Does it translate Morse code back to English?
Yes. Paste dots and dashes into the same box and the tool detects it and shows the decoded text, with a note saying which direction it translated. If a group of symbols does not match any character, check the spacing first. Missing spaces between letters are the most common reason Morse fails to decode.
What is SOS in Morse code?
SOS is three dots, three dashes and three dots: ... --- ... In real distress use it is sent as one continuous signal without the usual gaps between letters, which makes it easy to recognise through noise. Type SOS into the translator to see the code and press Play sound to hear it.
How long are the gaps in Morse code?
Morse timing is based on one unit, the length of a dot. A dash lasts three units, the gap inside a letter is one unit, the gap between letters is three units and the gap between words is seven. In writing, a space marks the letter gap and a slash marks the word gap.
Can I hear the Morse code?
Yes. Press Play sound and your browser plays the code as a 650 Hz tone using standard timing, at roughly 17 words per minute. It runs on your device with the Web Audio API, so nothing is uploaded. Turn your volume up and make sure your phone is not on silent.
Which characters can be converted to Morse code?
Letters A to Z, digits 0 to 9 and common punctuation such as the period, comma, question mark, slash and @ sign. Upper and lower case come out the same, because Morse has no case. Characters without an international Morse code, such as most emoji, are skipped in the translation.

