Morse Code Translator

Type a message to turn it into Morse code, or paste dots and dashes to decode them back into plain English. Everything runs instantly in your browser — nothing to install, no sign-up, and it's completely free.

How to use this Morse code translator

Type or paste English text into the left panel and the Morse code appears on the right the moment you type. To go the other way, paste Morse code — using dots (.) and dashes (-) — into the right panel and the English translation appears on the left. Separate letters with a single space and words with a slash (/) or a longer gap, and the translator will read them correctly.

Once you have your result you can copy it with one click, play it as audio to hear the classic dit-dah rhythm, or flash it as light using your screen. Every translation also gets a shareable link, so you can send a secret message and the recipient sees it decoded when they open it.

What the dots and dashes mean

Morse code represents each letter and number as a unique sequence of short signals (dots, or dits) and long signals (dashes, or dahs). The letter E is a single dot (.), T is a single dash (-), and SOS — the international distress signal — is ... --- .... A short pause separates letters and a longer pause separates words. Because every character has its own pattern, any message can be sent as sound, light, or text.

Text to Morse vs. Morse to text

This tool works in both directions automatically:

Text → Morse code: Enter normal English and get the dot-dash version to send, tap, or flash. Great for writing your name in Morse, making jewelry, or sending a hidden message.

Morse code → Text: Paste a string of dots and dashes and instantly read what it says. Useful for decoding a message someone sent you, a puzzle, or a signal you heard.

Morse code alphabet (quick reference)

A .- B -... C -.-. D -.. E . F ..-. G --. H .... I .. J .--- K -.- L .-.. M -- N -. O --- P .--. Q --.- R .-. S ... T - U ..- V ...- W .-- X -..- Y -.-- Z --..

See the full Morse code alphabet, numbers, and printable chart for every letter, digit, and symbol.

Frequently asked questions

How do I translate Morse code? Paste the dots and dashes into the Morse panel of the translator above. Separate letters with a space and words with a slash. The English translation appears instantly.

What is SOS in Morse code? SOS is ... --- ... — three dots, three dashes, three dots. It's the international distress signal. More on SOS →

Is this Morse code translator free? Yes. It's completely free, works in your browser, and requires no account or download.

Can it play Morse code as sound? Yes. Press the play button to hear your message as audio, and adjust the speed (words per minute) and tone to your liking.

Can I translate Morse code to English? Yes — the translator works both ways. Enter text to get Morse code, or enter Morse code to get English.

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