Morse Code Translator
Free online Morse code translator. Convert text to Morse code (dots and dashes) or decode Morse back to text — supports letters, numbers and punctuation. 100% in-browser.
How does Morse code work?
Morse code, developed in the 1830s for the telegraph, encodes each letter as a unique sequence of short and long signals — dots and dashes. E, the most common English letter, is a single dot; rarer letters get longer codes. SOS is ··· −−− ··· , chosen for being unmistakable.
In written Morse, letters are separated by spaces and words by a slash ( / ). Morse remains in use in aviation navigation beacons, amateur radio and accessibility devices.
How to use
- 01Choose the direction: Text → Morse or Morse → Text.
- 02Type your message (or paste Morse code using dots, dashes and / between words).
- 03Click Convert.
- 04Copy or download the translation.
Frequently asked questions
- How are words separated in Morse code?
- Letters within a word are separated by single spaces, and words are separated by a forward slash ( / ) — the most common written Morse convention.
- What characters are supported?
- All letters A–Z, digits 0–9 and common punctuation like . , ? ! / ( ) & : ; = + - _ " $ @ are supported in both directions.
- Is the translation done locally?
- Yes. The Morse dictionary lives in your browser — no data is transmitted.