Morse Code Translator
Write a message in dots and dashes, read one back, or listen to how it sounds. Letters, numbers and common punctuation follow the international (ITU) standard.
How to translate Morse code
- 1Type text, or paste Morse code and choose “Morse to text”.
- 2Read the translation as you type.
- 3Click “Play sound” to hear it, and set the speed.
How it's written
Letters are separated by a space and words by a slash: SOS HELP becomes ... --- ... / .... . .-.. .--. When reading Morse, a slash or three spaces between words both work, and long dashes and dots like — and · are accepted.
Timing
Playback follows standard timing: a dash is three dots long, with one dot of silence inside a letter, three between letters and seven between words. Speed is in words per minute.
What's covered
A to Z, 0 to 9, and punctuation like . , ? ! / ( ) & : ; = + - _ " $ @. Characters Morse doesn't have are skipped, and you're told which.
Frequently asked questions
- Is my data uploaded?
- No. The conversion runs in your browser and nothing is sent anywhere.
- What does SOS look like?
- ... --- ... (three dots, three dashes, three dots), sent without gaps between the letters in real distress calls.
- Why is there no sound?
- Your browser may block audio until you click, or it doesn't support Web Audio. Click “Play sound” again.