Type a message and see it in Morse code instantly, or paste dots and dashes to read them as text. Press play to hear it at your own speed, from 5 to 40 words per minute, or download the sound as a WAV file.
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The translator shows SOS as three separate letters (... --- ...); in an emergency it is sent as one continuous signal, with no gaps: ...---...
Before you start
This mode makes the screen flash. If you have photosensitive epilepsy, do not use it.
For safety, the light runs at a reduced speed (7 WPM at most, fewer than 3 flashes per second).
Morse Code Alphabet
Tap a letter to hear it and add it to the text.
Letters
Numbers
Punctuation
Non-standard
Not ITU standard: many decoders won’t recognize them
How to use the translator
Type or paste your text in the top box and the Morse code appears below. To go the other way, paste dots and dashes into the Morse box: use a space between letters and a slash (/) between words. You can type a period (.) and a hyphen (-), or copy the symbols • and –; both work.
Hear it and see it
Press Play to hear the message. Speed, pitch (400–1000 Hz) and volume are adjustable, and the Farnsworth option keeps each letter fast while lengthening the gaps between them, which is the usual way to learn. Light mode flashes the screen instead of playing sound, capped at 7 words per minute. Photosensitivity warning: flashing light can trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy, so skip light mode if that applies to you.
Standard characters and accented letters
Tap any letter or number in the chart to hear it. Morse code uses the international standard (ITU-R M.1677-1): 26 letters, the digits 0–9 and common punctuation. É is translated. À, È, Ò, Ù, Ç and Ñ are translated with a notice, and any other accented letter is read as its plain letter.
How Morse code works
Every character is a pattern of short signals (dots) and long signals (dashes). A dash lasts three times as long as a dot; the gap between letters equals three dots and the gap between words equals seven. That timing is what the speed setting changes.
SOS
The distress signal SOS is three dots, three dashes, three dots (… – – – …), sent as one continuous group. The SOS button plays it at the speed you have set.
Frequently asked questions
How do I translate Morse code to text?
Paste the dots and dashes into the Morse box, leaving a space between letters and a slash between words. The text appears in the top box.
What does the Morse code for SOS look like?
Three dots, three dashes, three dots, with no gaps between the letters: … – – – …
Can I download the audio?
Yes. The WAV button saves the message at the speed and pitch you chose. The sound is generated in your browser.
How fast should a beginner practice?
Many learners start at around 15 words per minute with the Farnsworth gap widened, then narrow the gap as they improve.
Does it work with numbers and punctuation?
Yes. All ten digits and the standard punctuation marks are supported. Characters with no Morse code are skipped. Marks outside the ITU set, such as ! and ;, are translated with a notice.