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Morse Code Translator

Translate text to Morse code and Morse code back to text. Supports letters, numbers, and common punctuation with audio playback visualization.

Morse Code

.... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -..

Morse Code Reference

Click any character to add it to the input.

How to Use Morse Code Translator

  1. 1Choose translation direction: Text to Morse or Morse to Text.
  2. 2Type or paste your input in the text field.
  3. 3See the translated result instantly.
  4. 4Use the reference table to learn Morse code characters.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morse code?▾
Morse code is a method of encoding text using sequences of dots (short signals, dit) and dashes (long signals, dah). Developed by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail in the 1830s, it was the first electrical telecommunication system. Each character (letter, digit, punctuation) has a unique sequence. Originally transmitted as electrical pulses, it is now used in amateur (ham) radio, aviation distress signals, and accessibility devices.
What are the SOS and standard distress signals?▾
SOS (... --- ...) is the international distress signal. It was adopted in 1908 and does not stand for "Save Our Souls" — the letters were chosen because the combined sequence (9 elements) is easy to recognize. CQ (-.-.--.-) is the general call to any station. DE (-...) means "from" and identifies the sending station. QRZ? (--.-.-.--) means "who is calling me?". MAYDAY (voice) replaced SOS in aviation.
How do you read Morse code?▾
Each letter is a unique pattern of dots and dashes. Short signal = dot (dit), long signal = dash (dah). Timing: dot = 1 unit, dash = 3 units, space within a character = 1 unit, space between characters = 3 units, space between words = 7 units. Example: A = .- (dot dash), B = -... (dash dot dot dot), SOS = ... --- ... The standard word used to calibrate speed is PARIS (50 dits per word).
What is WPM in Morse code?▾
WPM (Words Per Minute) measures Morse code speed. The standard word PARIS (50 dits) defines timing. At 5 WPM, each dit is 240ms. At 20 WPM, each dit is 60ms. Amateur radio license exams historically required 5 WPM (Technician) or 13 WPM (General). The FCC eliminated the Morse requirement for US amateur licenses in 2007. Competitive CW (Continuous Wave) operators can reach 40+ WPM.
What is the phonetic alphabet vs Morse code?▾
The NATO phonetic alphabet (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie...) is used in voice communications to spell out letters unambiguously. Morse code is a binary encoding (dots/dashes) used for non-voice transmission. Both serve disambiguation — Morse code makes each letter unique in electrical signals; NATO phonetic makes each letter unique in audio. Ham radio operators use both: voice on FM/SSB, Morse on CW mode.