Morse code translator
Translate text to Morse code or Morse code back to text, instantly. Free, private — nothing leaves your device.
Your text in Morse code will appear here.Everything you need to translate Morse code
Both directions
Turn text into Morse code or decode Morse back into text — one tool, either way.
Live translation
The result updates as you type. No button to press.
Full International Morse set
Letters, numbers and common punctuation, with accents handled automatically.
100% private
Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you type is uploaded or stored.
Translate in three steps
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Pick a direction
Choose Text → Morse to turn words into dots and dashes, or Morse → Text to decode a message you already have.
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Type or paste your message
Enter plain text, or paste Morse using dots (.) and dashes (-) with a space between letters and a slash (/) between words.
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Copy the result
The translation updates live as you type — copy it or download it as a .txt file.
Built for learners, radio operators, and puzzle fans
Morse code is still taught, practised and used in puzzles, amateur radio and aviation. Check a message or decode one without looking up a chart.
Learning Morse code
Check your own practice messages, or see how a word looks in dots and dashes before you try to send it.
Radio and aviation
Work out call signs and short standard messages for amateur radio or pilot training.
Puzzles and escape rooms
Decode a Morse clue from a puzzle, geocache or escape room, or write one for your own.
Gifts, tattoos and jewelry
Translate a name or short phrase into Morse for a bracelet, engraving or design.
Frequently asked questions
How is Morse code written out as text?
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Each letter is a pattern of dots (.) and dashes (-). Letters in a word are separated by a single space, and words are separated by a slash (/) — so "HI" is .... .. and "HI THERE" is .... .. / - .... . .-. . This is the convention most Morse translators use, which makes the output easy to paste elsewhere.
What does SOS look like in Morse code?
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SOS is ... --- ... — three dots, three dashes, three dots. It is sent as one continuous signal, not as three separate letters, which is why it is easy to recognise.
Which characters can I translate?
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Letters A–Z, digits 0–9 and the common punctuation marks . , ? ' ! / ( ) & : ; = + - _ " $ @ — the International Morse set plus the common punctuation extensions. Accented letters such as é or ü are converted to their plain letter first. A character with no Morse equivalent, like an emoji, is flagged by name instead of being silently dropped.
How do I separate words when I paste Morse code to decode?
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Use a slash (/) or a pipe (|) between words, or leave two or more spaces. Use a single space between letters. The decoder also accepts the typographic dot and dash symbols that other sites sometimes produce.
Why does decoding show an error?
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Either a group contains something other than dots and dashes, or it is a dot-dash pattern that is not a Morse letter — usually a missing or extra dot or dash. The tool names the exact group so you can fix it rather than guessing at the wrong character.
Is this International Morse code or American Morse code?
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International Morse code, the standard used in aviation, amateur radio and everyday references. American (railroad) Morse uses different patterns for several letters and is not covered here.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
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No. The translation runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is sent to a server.
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