Morse Code Converter
Translate text to Morse code or decode Morse back to text — with audio playback and a full reference chart.
Text Input
Morse Output
.... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -..
Morse Code Reference
About this tool
A bidirectional Morse code translator with audio playback. Encode any text into Morse dots and dashes, or paste Morse code to decode it back. Press Play to hear the encoded audio using Web Audio API. Includes a complete reference chart for all letters, digits, and punctuation.
How to use it
Quick steps to get the most out of this utility.
- 1
Choose a direction
Text → Morse to encode, Morse → Text to decode.
- 2
Type or paste input
Your text or Morse code — conversion happens instantly.
- 3
Play the audio
Click Play to hear the Morse code as beeps in your browser.
- 4
Copy the result
Use the copy button to grab the encoded or decoded output.
Morse code timing rules
- A dot (.) = 1 unit of time
- A dash (–) = 3 units
- Gap between dots/dashes in same letter = 1 unit
- Gap between letters = 3 units
- Gap between words = 7 units
Frequently asked questions
What is Morse code?+
Morse code is a method of encoding text as a sequence of dots (short signals) and dashes (long signals). Developed by Samuel Morse in the 1830s, it was the foundation of early telegraphy and is still used in aviation, amateur radio, and emergency signaling.
How are words separated in Morse code?+
Letters within a word are separated by a single space. Words are separated by three spaces or a forward slash (/).
What is SOS in Morse code?+
SOS is ... --- ... (three dots, three dashes, three dots). It was chosen as the international distress signal specifically because it's easy to transmit and recognize — not because it stands for a phrase.
Can I hear the Morse code?+
Yes. Click the Play button to hear your text encoded as audio beeps using your browser's Web Audio API — dots are short beeps, dashes are longer ones, at 600 Hz.
What characters are supported?+
All letters A–Z, digits 0–9, and common punctuation: period, comma, question mark, apostrophe, exclamation mark, slash, parentheses, ampersand, colon, semicolon, equals, plus, minus, underscore, quote, dollar sign, and at sign.
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