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Morse Code Translator

Type plain text to get Morse code, or paste dots and dashes to read the message. The tool detects the direction for you.

By iToolsLab Editorial TeamUpdated 14 October 2026How we build tools

What is morse code translator?

Morse code writes letters and numbers as short and long signals, shown as dots and dashes. It is still used in aviation, amateur radio and emergency signaling.

This translator detects whether you typed text or Morse and converts it the other way. Letters are separated by spaces and words by a slash.

How to use the morse code translator

  1. Type text or paste Morse code.
  2. Read the translation, which updates as you type.
  3. Copy the result.

How the morse code translator works

Each letter, digit or symbol is looked up in the International Morse table. In Morse to text mode, letters are split by spaces and words by a slash or a wide gap.

Worked example

SOS is three dots, three dashes and three dots, written as ... --- ... in Morse code.

Common uses of the morse code translator

  • Learning Morse code.
  • Making puzzles and escape room clues.
  • Creating gifts and jewelry messages.
  • Practicing for amateur radio.
  • Teaching signal and code basics.

Tips and common mistakes

Use a slash between words when you type Morse by hand.

Unknown characters are skipped when encoding and shown as a question mark when decoding.

Background: what to know before you rely on it

Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail developed the system for the telegraph in the 1830s and 1840s. The International Morse code used today is a refined version. Common letters have short codes: E is a single dot and T a single dash. That design saved time on the wire. Trained operators hear Morse as a rhythm rather than as separate dots and dashes, which is why learning by sound works better than memorizing a chart.

Private, free and fast

This tool runs entirely in your browser. What you type or choose is not uploaded to a server and is not saved after you close the page, which keeps it fast and private. It is free to use as often as you like. See more in all converters, or browse the full list of tools.

Frequently asked questions

What does SOS look like?

Three dots, three dashes, three dots.

Which symbols are supported?

Letters, digits and common punctuation such as period, comma, question mark and slash.

How are words separated?

With a slash, which stands for the longer pause between words.

Is it case sensitive?

No.

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