Morse Code Translator
Translate to and from Morse code, then hear it, see it flash or save it.
How to use the Morse Code Translator
- Type a message on the left to see it in Morse code, or type Morse on the right to read it.
- Separate letters with spaces and words with a slash when writing Morse.
- Set the speed and tone, then press Play to hear it and watch the light flash.
- Copy the code or save the sound as a WAV file.
About this tool
Morse code spells letters with short and long signals, dots and dashes, and was the backbone of long-distance communication for over a century. It is still used by radio amateurs, in aviation beacons and as a fun puzzle or learning project. This translator works in both directions as you type: plain text becomes dots and dashes, and Morse code typed with dots, dashes, spaces and slashes becomes text.
Hearing Morse is how people really learn it, so the code can be played as a tone with the official international timing: a dash lasts three dots, letters are separated by a gap of three dots and words by seven. Choose the speed in words per minute and the pitch of the tone, and a light flashes in time, which is handy for signalling practice or for people who cannot hear the sound.
Save the sound as a WAV file to use in a video, a game or a puzzle. Letters with accents are sent as their plain letters, and characters that have no Morse code are listed so you know what was left out.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write Morse code here?
Use a full stop for a dot and a hyphen for a dash, a space between letters and a slash between words, for example ... --- ... for SOS. Other common dot and dash symbols are understood too.
What speed should I practise at?
Many learners start around 15 to 20 words per minute for each letter, so letters sound like rhythms rather than counted dots. Lower speeds are good for listening to the code slowly.
Which characters are supported?
Letters A to Z, digits 0 to 9 and the common punctuation of the international standard, such as . , ? / @ and =. Accented letters are converted to plain ones.
Is SOS sent with gaps between letters?
Radio operators traditionally send SOS as one continuous signal. Typed as letters, this tool sends S, O and S with normal letter gaps, which any listener understands.
Is anything sent over the internet?
No. Translation, sound and the WAV file are all created in your browser.