Morse Code Translator
Translate text to Morse code and back, and play it as audio at the speed you choose.
About Morse Code Translator
This Morse code translator converts English text into dots and dashes and decodes Morse code back into text. Type text on one side to get Morse, or type Morse on the other side, with spaces between letters and a slash between words, to get plain text.
Press Play to hear the code as audio, and adjust the speed in words per minute and the tone. It is useful for learning Morse code, amateur radio practice, school projects, puzzles and escape-room games. The translator is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser.
How to use Morse Code Translator
- Type text on the left to get Morse code, or type Morse on the right to get text.
- Separate letters with spaces and words with a slash (/).
- Press Play to hear it; adjust speed (WPM) and tone.
Frequently asked questions
How are letters and words separated?
Letters are separated by a single space and words by “ / ”. When decoding, a slash, a pipe or three or more spaces are all treated as word breaks.
What does WPM mean?
Words per minute, based on the standard word “PARIS”. At 20 WPM one dot lasts 60 ms; a dash is three dots, the gap between letters is three dots and between words seven dots.
What is SOS in Morse code?
SOS is ... --- ... — three dots, three dashes, three dots — sent without letter gaps as an international distress signal.
How do I translate Morse code to English?
Type or paste the dots and dashes in the Morse box, with a space between letters and a slash between words, and the English text appears instantly.
What do dots and dashes mean in Morse code?
A dot is a short signal and a dash is a long one, about three times longer. Each letter is a unique pattern of them, such as A = .- and B = -...
Can I hear the Morse code?
Yes. Press Play to listen, and change the speed and tone to suit you.
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