Two-way live translation
Type English and get Morse, or paste Morse and get English. Both boxes stay in sync as you type, with no buttons to press.
Instant, two-way, with sound
Morse Code Translator Text to Morse, Morse to text, with sound
Translate English to Morse code and Morse code back to text as you type. Hear it at any speed, watch the signal lamp, download the audio and practise with a tap-to-send Morse key.
- Two-way, live
- Audio and WAV
- Light and vibration
- Tap-to-send key
Morse code translator
Practice Morse key
Tap for a dot, hold for a dash. Pause to finish a letter, pause longer for a space. With the key focused, the Space bar works too.
Press and hold to send dashes, tap for dots. Decoded letters appear in the box.
Reference
Morse code alphabet chart
Every letter and number in International Morse Code. Tap any card to hear how it sounds at your chosen speed and tone.
Punctuation in Morse code
Why it's better
Why this Morse code translator is better
Most translators convert text one way and play a basic beep. This one works in both directions at once and gives you the controls operators and learners actually use.
Clean audio at any speed
Play click-free tones from 5 to 40 WPM with adjustable pitch and volume, then download the audio as a WAV file.
Farnsworth timing
Hear letters at full speed with extra space between them, the method most instructors use to teach Morse by ear.
Signal lamp and vibration
Watch a glowing lamp flash each signal with the current letter shown, and feel the rhythm through vibration on Android phones.
Tap-to-send practice key
Send Morse with your finger, mouse or Space bar and see each letter decoded as you key it, with speeds for beginners and pros.
Shareable secret messages
Create a link that opens your message already translated, perfect for puzzles, escape rooms and notes to friends.
How it compares with typical Morse translators
| Feature | This translator | Typical Morse sites |
|---|---|---|
| Text to Morse and Morse to text | Both, live in one view | Often one direction per page |
| Speed and Farnsworth spacing | 5 to 40 WPM, separate spacing | Sometimes speed only |
| Tone and volume control | Yes | Sometimes |
| WAV audio download | Yes | Rarely |
| Light and vibration | Yes | Rarely |
| Practice key with decoding | Yes | Rarely |
| Accepts • – and _ symbols | Yes | Rarely |
How to use
How to translate Morse code
It works both ways automatically, so just type in whichever box you need.
Writing Morse by hand? Put a space between letters and a slash between words, for example .... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -..
Type or paste your message
Enter English in the Text box to get Morse code, or paste dots and dashes into the Morse box to get English.
Check for unsupported characters
Characters Morse can't send, such as emoji, are listed under the box and skipped automatically.
Set speed and tone
Choose a speed, add Farnsworth spacing if you're learning, and pick a comfortable pitch and volume.
Play, watch or feel it
Press Play to hear the signal, watch the lamp and current letter, or turn on vibration on an Android phone.
Copy, download or share
Copy either box, download the audio as WAV or copy a share link that opens your message ready to play.
Timing rules
How Morse code timing works
Morse code is a rhythm built from one basic unit, the length of a dot. Everything else is a multiple of it, which is why the same message can be sent slowly or quickly.
Speed is measured in words per minute using the standard word PARIS, which is exactly 50 units long. At 20 WPM one dot lasts 60 milliseconds.
| Element | Length | Written as |
|---|---|---|
| Dot (dit) | 1 unit | . |
| Dash (dah) | 3 units | - |
| Gap inside a letter | 1 unit | No space |
| Gap between letters | 3 units | One space |
| Gap between words | 7 units | / |
Learn Morse
Tips to learn Morse code faster
Morse code was developed in the 1830s and 1840s by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail, and the international version is still used by amateur radio operators, in aviation beacon identifiers and as an accessibility input method today.
The famous distress signal SOS, sent as one unbroken ...---..., was adopted internationally in 1906.
- Learn by sound, not by reading dots and dashes. Recognise each letter as a rhythm.
- Use Farnsworth timing: letters at 18 to 20 WPM with slower spacing between them.
- Try the Koch method: start with two letters and add one each time you reach 90% accuracy.
- Practise little and often; 10 to 15 minutes a day beats one long session.
- Send as well as receive using the practice key to build muscle memory.
- Start with short, common letters like E, T, A, N, I and M.
Benefits
Who uses a Morse code translator?
From hobby radio to classroom puzzles, Morse code is still a fun and surprisingly useful skill.
Amateur radio operators
Practise copying and sending CW at realistic speeds before getting on the air.
Students and teachers
Explore codes, history and binary thinking with an interactive chart and sound.
Puzzle and escape room makers
Hide clues in Morse, share them as a link or turn them into an audio file.
Scouts and outdoor lovers
Learn emergency signals like SOS that work with a torch, whistle or tapping.
Popular uses
- Decode a Morse message
- Write secret notes
- Learn Morse by ear
- Ham radio practice
- Escape room clues
- Morse code tattoos and jewellery
- Classroom activities
- Emergency signalling
FAQ
Morse code translator FAQ
How do I translate Morse code to English?
Paste or type the dots and dashes into the Morse code box. Separate letters with spaces and words with a slash. The English text appears instantly in the Text box.
How do I convert text to Morse code?
Type into the Text box and the Morse code appears as you type. Press Play to hear it, or download it as a WAV audio file.
What is SOS in Morse code?
SOS is three dots, three dashes and three dots, written ...---... and sent as one continuous signal without letter gaps. It was adopted as the international distress signal in 1906.
How are letters and words separated in Morse code?
A dash lasts three dots. The gap inside a letter is one dot, between letters three dots and between words seven dots. In written Morse, letters are separated by spaces and words by a slash.
What does WPM mean in Morse code?
WPM means words per minute, based on the standard word PARIS. At 20 WPM one dot lasts 60 milliseconds. Learners often use Farnsworth timing, with letters at full speed and longer gaps between them.
Can I decode Morse code by tapping it?
Yes. Use the practice key: tap for a dot, hold for a dash and pause between letters. Each letter is decoded as you send it, and you can move the result into the translator.
What is the fastest way to learn Morse code?
Learn by sound rather than by reading dots and dashes. The Koch method starts with two letters at full speed and adds one more each time you reach 90% accuracy.
Is Morse code still used today?
Yes. Amateur radio operators use it daily, aviation navigation beacons identify themselves in Morse, and it is used as an accessibility input method for people with limited mobility.
Which characters can be translated?
Letters A to Z, numbers 0 to 9 and common punctuation such as full stops, commas, question marks, apostrophes, exclamation marks, slashes, brackets, colons, equals, plus, hyphens, quotes and the @ sign.
Send your first message
Type a word, press Play and hear it in Morse code. Free, instant and works on any device.
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