MorseMorse Code Translator
Type it, hear it, send it. Turn plain words into dots and dashes, or dots and dashes back into words, right here, in seconds. No account, no downloads, no fuss. This free Morse code translator doubles as a converter, generator and decoder, and everything runs in your own browser, so what you type never leaves your device.
Real beeps at any speed, from slow learner pace to full 40 WPM.
Watch your message blink on screen. Handy for visual practice.
Download your message as a WAV file or copy it with one click.
Got Morse as sound or in a photo? Our audio and image decoders read it for you.
How to use it (it takes about ten seconds)
Words to Morse. Just start typing in the left box and watch the dots and dashes appear on the right. Morse to words. Paste your dots (.) and dashes (-) into the right box instead, one space between letters and a slash (/) between words, and the English shows up as you type. If you're new, drop the speed to 10 WPM and switch on Farnsworth spacing; if you already know your way around a key, 20 WPM will feel about right. Then hit Play to hear it, Flash to see it blink, or Download WAV to keep the sound file.
One tool, whatever you call it
Some people search for a translator, others for a converter, a generator, a decipherer or an encoder. Honestly, it is all the same job, and this page does the lot. Want just one direction? There's a dedicated English to Morse page and a decoder for the reverse. Heard Morse on the radio or in a recording? The decoder also handles audio files and your microphone. Found it in a photo or a screenshot? The image decoder reads dots and dashes straight out of pictures.
The timing, in plain English
Here's the whole secret: a dot is short, a dash is three times as long. Inside a letter, the little pauses are one beat; between letters, three beats; between words, seven. That is it. Everything else is practice. Farnsworth spacing is a neat trick for learners: it keeps each letter at full speed but stretches the gaps, so your ear gets used to the real shape of each letter instead of a slowed down version.
Common messages in Morse code
| Message | Morse |
|---|---|
| SOS | ... --- ... |
| I love you | .. / .-.. --- ...- . / -.-- --- ..- |
| Hello | .... . .-.. .-.. --- |
| CQ | -.-. --.- |
See 40+ phrases with audio, the full Morse code alphabet, and a printable chart.
Frequently asked questions
How do I translate text to Morse code?
Just type in the left box. Every letter turns into dots and dashes on its own. You don't have to press anything.
How do I translate Morse code to English?
Paste your dots and dashes into the right box. Keep one space between letters and a slash between words, and the English appears as you type.
Why does my Morse code come out wrong?
Nine times out of ten, it's the spacing. A missing space glues two letters together, and a stray space inside a letter splits it in half. Fix the gaps and it usually sorts itself out. Also watch out for fancy lookalike characters. Curly dots and long dashes from word processors are not Morse. Plain . and - are.
Can I play Morse as light or vibration?
Yes. Flash blinks your screen in time with the message, and Vibrate taps it out on phones that support it. One heads-up: skip the flashing if bright blinking lights bother you.
Can I download the Morse audio?
Of course. Hit Download WAV and you will get a sound file at exactly the speed and tone you picked. Handy for ringtones, puzzles, or practice on the go.
Is my text stored or sent anywhere?
No. Nothing leaves your browser. There's no account and no copy kept anywhere else, and nobody tracks what you type. See our Privacy Policy for the full picture.