Morse Code Translator
Text to and from Morse.
Text to and from Morse.
How to use Morse Code Translator
- Type plain text or Morse code into the box
- Let it auto-detect the direction, or lock it yourself
- Read the translation or press Play to hear the beeps
About Morse Code Translator
Type in English and get Morse code instantly, or paste dots and dashes to decode them back into readable text. The translator auto-detects which direction you need, or you can lock it to Text → Morse or Morse → Text, and the Swap button pushes a result back into the input box so you can translate the other way in one click.
Every letter, the digits 0 through 9, and common punctuation follow the standard International (ITU) Morse alphabet, so "SOS" comes out as "... --- ..." with letters split by spaces and words split by a slash. That makes it easy to write numbers, spell out names, or check a message character by character against the real code.
A Play button beeps the Morse aloud so you can hear the rhythm instead of just reading it, with a dash held three times as long as a dot and correct gaps between symbols, letters, and words. It works as a free online tool with no download, app, or sign-up, so it doubles as a lightweight alternative to installed Morse code software. Because everything runs in your browser, your text is translated on your own device and never uploaded to a server, which keeps it safe for private messages you would rather not send to an external site.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Morse code translator free to use?
- Yes, it is completely free with no account, sign-up, or download required. You can translate as much text or Morse code as you like, as often as you like.
- Do I need to install any software or an app?
- No. This is a browser-based website, so there is nothing to download or install. It runs on desktop and mobile straight from the page, which makes it a handy stand-in for dedicated Morse code software.
- Does it translate English text into Morse code?
- Yes. It converts English letters A to Z into International Morse code and decodes Morse back into English. It follows the ITU alphabet, so it does not translate non-Latin scripts like Cyrillic or Arabic characters.
- Does it translate both text-to-Morse and Morse-to-text?
- Yes. Set Direction to Auto-detect and it figures out which way to go based on your input, or choose Text → Morse or Morse → Text to lock the direction. The Swap button flips the result back into the input.
- How do I write numbers in Morse code?
- Just type the digits 0 through 9 and they are encoded alongside your text. Each number has its own five-symbol Morse pattern, so '2026' becomes '..--- ----- ..--- -....' with a space between each digit.
- Can I hear the Morse code as sound?
- Yes. Once you have a result, press Play Morse to hear it beeped using your browser's audio. A dash sounds three times longer than a dot, with correct gaps between symbols, letters, and words. Press Stop to end playback.
- Can it translate Morse code by sound or from an audio recording?
- It can play your Morse aloud so you can learn and check it by ear, but it does not listen to a microphone or transcribe an audio file into text. To decode, type or paste the dots and dashes and it converts them for you.
- Can it translate Morse code from a picture or image?
- No, there is no image or photo scanning. It works on typed or pasted text and Morse symbols only. If you have Morse in a picture, read off the dots and dashes yourself and paste them in to decode.
- Is my data uploaded or stored anywhere?
- No. All translation happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you type is sent to a server, saved, or shared, so it is safe for private messages.
- How do I read the Morse output format?
- Each letter's dots and dashes are grouped together, letters are separated by a single space, and words are separated by a slash surrounded by spaces ( / ). For example, 'SOS' becomes '... --- ...'.
- Which characters are supported?
- All 26 English letters, the digits 0-9, and common punctuation such as . , ? ! / ( ) & : ; = + - _ " $ and @. Unsupported characters are skipped when encoding, and unrecognized Morse sequences appear as a question mark when decoding.