Morse Code Translator: Translate Text and Decode Morse to English
Convert text to Morse code or decode Morse code to English instantly.
| Character | Morse | Spoken | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enter a message to see each character. | |||
How to Use the Morse Code Translator
The Morse Code Translator works in both directions. Type normal text to turn letters, words, and numbers into Morse code. You can also paste dots and dashes to decode Morse code into readable text.
The result updates while you type, so there is no need to submit a form.
Enter text or Morse code
Type a message such as HELLO, or paste a Morse sequence such as .... . .-.. .-.. ---.
Check the translation
The translator detects your input direction and converts the message while you type.
Use your signal
Copy the result, hear the audio, save a WAV file, share it, or use flash and vibration on supported devices.
If you only need forward conversion, use the Morse Code Generator. To focus on decoding an existing sequence, open the Morse Code Decoder.
Popular Morse Code Messages
These short messages are commonly searched and easy to test in the translator.
The dots and dashes represent individual characters. Spaces separate letters in the written format used by the translator, while / makes word boundaries easier to see.
Morse Code Alphabet and Numbers
International Morse Code assigns a short pattern of dots and dashes to each letter and digit.
Morse Code Alphabet
Learning these patterns makes it easier to understand Morse code without relying on a converter every time.
View the full Morse Code Alphabet →Morse Code Numbers
| Number | Morse |
|---|---|
| 0 | ----- |
| 1 | .---- |
| 2 | ..--- |
| 3 | ...-- |
| 4 | ....- |
| 5 | ..... |
| 6 | -.... |
| 7 | --... |
| 8 | ---.. |
| 9 | ----. |
Each number uses five signals. See the dedicated page for examples and interactive playback.
View Morse Code Numbers →Choose the Right Morse Code Tool
Use the main translator for quick two-way conversion. Choose a dedicated tool when your source is text, audio, an image, or a learning exercise.
Morse Code Generator
Turn English text, words, and numbers into Morse code.
Open Generator →Morse Code Decoder
Decode written dots and dashes into readable text.
Open Decoder →Audio Translator
Create Morse audio or work with Morse code sound.
Open Audio Translator →Image Translator
Read Morse code from an uploaded image or picture.
Open Image Translator →Morse Code Chart
Use a complete letter, number, and punctuation reference.
View Chart →Morse Code Trainer
Practice recognizing letters, numbers, and sound patterns.
Start Training →How Morse Code Timing Works
Morse code depends on timing as well as dots and dashes. A dot is the basic timing unit, and the other signals are measured from it.
1 unit
3 units
1 unit gap
3 unit gap
7 unit gap
Reference: The timing ratios and International Morse Code character system used on MorseCodeApps follow ITU-R M.1677-1.
The translator handles these patterns automatically during playback. You can change the speed without changing the underlying Morse characters. Read What Is Morse Code? for a fuller explanation.
What Is Morse Code?
Morse code is a character-encoding system that represents letters, numbers, punctuation, and operational signs with short and long signals.
Those signals are commonly written as dots and dashes, but Morse code does not depend on printed symbols. The same patterns can be sent using sound, radio tones, light, electrical pulses, or other distinguishable signals.
A Morse Code Translator makes the system easier to use when you do not know every character from memory. Type normal text to generate Morse code, or enter Morse to read the message behind the signals.
Text
Represent Morse with dots, dashes, spaces, and word separators.
Sound
Hear short and long tones at a chosen speed.
Light
Use short and long flashes to represent the same signals.
Vibration
Use short and long vibration patterns on supported devices.
If your goal is to recognize characters yourself, start with the Morse Code Alphabet and then move to the Morse Code Trainer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Morse Code Translator?
A Morse Code Translator converts normal text into Morse code and can decode Morse code back into readable text. The MorseCodeApps translator works in both directions on the same page.
How do I translate Morse code to English?
Paste the dots and dashes into the translator. Keep the signals for each letter together and separate different letters with spaces. The tool will decode the sequence into readable text. You can also use the Morse Code Decoder.
How do I convert English to Morse code?
Type your English text into the translator. The corresponding Morse code appears automatically. You can then copy it, listen to it, or save the generated audio. The Morse Code Generator is available for text-to-Morse conversion only.
What is SOS in Morse code?
SOS is written as ... --- ...: three dots, three dashes, and three dots. See SOS in Morse Code to hear the signal and view its timing.
Can Morse code be sent with light?
Yes. Morse patterns can be represented with short and long light signals as long as the sender preserves the correct timing and spacing. The translator can display generated Morse visually on supported devices.
Can I listen to Morse code?
Yes. Use Play after entering your text or Morse sequence. You can adjust playback settings such as speed, pitch, and volume before listening.
Can I save Morse code as audio?
Yes. Use the audio download option in the translator to save the generated Morse signal as a WAV file for practice or later playback.