Morse Code Translator
Encode text to Morse code, decode it back, and listen to it — with adjustable speed and a full reference table.
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How to read Morse code
Morse code represents each character as a pattern of dots (., one time unit) and dashes (-, three units). Letters are separated by a space; words are separated by /. The most famous signal, SOS, is ... --- ... — three dots, three dashes, three dots.
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FAQ
What is Morse code?
Morse code is a method of encoding text as sequences of short and long signals — dots and dashes — standardized by the ITU in the 1840s. Each letter, digit and punctuation mark has a unique pattern, e.g. SOS is
... --- ....How are letters and words separated in Morse code?
Letters are separated by a single space and words by a forward slash surrounded by spaces, like
.... .. / - .... . .-. .. This translator follows that convention in both directions.Can I hear the Morse code as sound?
Yes. The Play button renders the current Morse output with the Web Audio API — a short beep for dots and a three-times-longer beep for dashes. You can adjust the speed from 5 to 40 words per minute.
Which characters are supported?
The full ITU set: letters A–Z, digits 0–9 and common punctuation (
. , ? ' ! / ( ) & : ; = + - _ " $ @). Characters outside the set are skipped on encode, and unrecognized patterns show as ? on decode.Advertisement