Morse Code Translator
Translate text to Morse code or decode Morse back to text with our free online translator. Features audio playback with adjustable speed (WPM), visual dot/dash animations, and a complete reference chart. Perfect for learning Morse code, encoding messages, or amateur radio practice.
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How to Use
- 1 Choose translation direction — select "Text → Morse" to encode or "Morse → Text" to decode.
- 2 Enter your content in the input area. For Morse code, use dots (.) and dashes (-) with spaces between letters.
- 3 View the instant translation — results appear in real-time as you type.
- 4 Play the audio — click Play to hear the Morse code and adjust speed with the WPM slider.
- 5 Copy or swap — use Copy to save output, or Swap to reverse input/output.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morse code?
Morse code is a character encoding scheme that represents letters, numbers, and punctuation as sequences of dots (short signals) and dashes (long signals). Developed by Samuel Morse in the 1830s for telegraph communication, it remains useful for amateur radio, aviation, and emergency signaling.
How fast is standard Morse code?
Standard Morse code speed is measured in Words Per Minute (WPM) using the word "PARIS" as the reference (50 units). Beginners typically start at 5-10 WPM, intermediate operators work at 15-20 WPM, and experts can exceed 40 WPM. Our tool lets you adjust from 5 to 40 WPM.
What do the dots and dashes mean?
A dot (.) represents a short signal (1 unit), and a dash (-) represents a long signal (3 units). Letters are separated by 3-unit gaps, and words are separated by 7-unit gaps. For example, "SOS" in Morse code is "... --- ..." (three dots, three dashes, three dots).
Can I use this to learn Morse code?
Yes! Use the audio playback feature to hear the patterns at your preferred speed. Start slow (5-10 WPM) and gradually increase as you recognize patterns. The reference chart shows all letters, numbers, and punctuation marks for quick lookup.