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Morse code translator

Turn text into Morse code and Morse back into text, hear every dot and dash, and learn how the timing works. Free, no account, and it runs entirely in your browser.

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Type text or paste Morse. The result updates as you type.

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11 / 5,000
10 chars · 7.4 s

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Signal settings

18 WPM

Sets the length of every dot and dash.

Off

Lower it to stretch gaps between letters and words only.

650 Hz
60%

Signal timeline

dot · 1 unit dash · 3 unitsletter gap · 3 · word gap · 7

HH: dot dot dot dotEE: dotLL: dot dash dot dotLL: dot dash dot dotOO: dash dash dashWW: dot dash dashOO: dash dash dashRR: dot dash dotLL: dot dash dot dotDD: dash dot dot

Signal input

Tap to build Morse

Tap dots and dashes, add a letter gap after each letter and a word gap between words. With the pad focused you can also use the keys . - Space / and Backspace.

—

Your sequence appears here.

Quick signals

Hear a common signal

Loads the message into the translator and plays it.

SOS is a recognised distress signal, but Morse Orbit is an educational tool. It is not an emergency communication device — in an emergency, contact your local emergency number.

Light signal

Flash SOS on your screen

Turns the whole screen into a signal lamp, with optional vibration. Starts only after a photosensitivity warning, and stops with one tap.

About SOS

Toolkit

More ways to work with Morse

Each tool has its own page with a full explanation.

How Morse code works

Morse code represents each letter, digit and punctuation mark as a short sequence of dots and dashes. A dot is the basic time unit; a dash lasts three units. Silence matters just as much: one unit separates the parts of a letter, three units separate letters and seven units separate words.

This translator uses International Morse code as defined by the International Telecommunication Union in Recommendation ITU-R M.1677-1. It is not the same as American (railroad) Morse, which uses different codes and internal spaces.

Writing Morse as text

  • Dots as . and dashes as - (• · – — are accepted too).
  • One space between letters.
  • / between words — a |, a new line or three spaces also work.

For example, HELLO WORLD becomes .... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -...

Read the full timing guide or browse the complete alphabet.

Frequently asked questions

How do I translate text into Morse code?

Choose Text → Morse, type your message and the Morse appears instantly. Letters are separated by a space and words by a slash (/). Press Play to hear it or Download WAV to save the audio.

How do I translate Morse code into text?

Choose Morse → Text and enter dots and dashes. Put a space between letters and a slash, a vertical bar or a new line between words. Symbols such as •, ·, – and — are accepted and converted automatically.

Which characters are supported?

The letters A–Z, É, the digits 0–9 and the punctuation defined in Recommendation ITU-R M.1677-1: . , : ? ' - / ( ) " = + @. Anything else is listed as not converted rather than silently dropped.

What does WPM mean?

Words per minute, measured with the standard word PARIS (50 timing units). At 20 WPM one unit — the length of a dot — is 60 milliseconds.

What is Farnsworth timing?

A learning technique that keeps each character at a faster speed while lengthening the gaps between characters and words, so you learn the sound of a letter instead of counting dots.

Is my text sent to a server?

No. Translation, audio and WAV files are produced in your browser. A share link contains the message itself, so only create one if you are happy for anyone with the link to read it.

Morse code guides

New to Morse? Start with these short, sourced explainers.

All Morse code guides