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Morse code translator

Convert text to Morse code and Morse code back to text. Play the audio beeps right in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

15 WPM
International Morse Code: dots (·) and dashes (−) separated by spaces. Words are separated by a slash (/). Use this format when typing Morse to decode it: ... --- ... for SOS.
Morse reference

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How to use Morse code translator

  1. Add your text

    Type or paste your text into the input box. Everything is handled by your own browser, so nothing is sent to a server.

  2. Set the options

    Choose Speed. The options are visible from the start, not hidden until you paste something.

  3. Run it and keep a copy

    Press ▶ Play audio, Don to produce the result. Copy result puts the result on your clipboard.

What this tool does

Translate in both directions

Type text and get Morse, or paste Morse and get the text back. The toggle switches direction and the result updates as you type.

Hear it at your own speed

Play audio sounds the message out as real beeps, and the speed slider sets the words per minute, so it works for practice as well as reference.

Runs fully in your browser with no upload and no sign-up

The translation and the audio are both produced in your browser, so nothing is uploaded and the page works with no connection.

Frequently asked questions

How do I type Morse code to decode it?

Use dots (.) and dashes (-) or (−), with a space between each letter and a forward slash (/) or double space between words. For example: .... . .-.. .-.. --- decodes to HELLO.

What is WPM?

Words Per Minute - the standard measure of Morse code speed. 5 WPM is slow enough for beginners to follow; 20-25 WPM is a comfortable conversational speed; 35+ WPM is used by experienced operators.

What is the history of Morse code in the US?

Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail developed the original American Morse Code in the 1830s alongside the electric telegraph. International Morse Code, used today, was standardised in the 1850s and is the version this tool uses.

Is my text uploaded anywhere?

No. The translation and audio generation both run entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.

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