Free English to Morse Code Translator – With Audio Playback
Convert English text to Morse code or decode Morse back to English. Hear it, copy it, download it.
What is Morse Code?
Morse code is a method of encoding text as a series of dots (·) and dashes (−) that represent letters, numbers, and punctuation. Invented by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail in the 1830s, it was the first digital communication system and powered global telegraph networks for over a century.
Each character is represented by a unique sequence: E is the simplest (just one dot ·), while numbers use 5-character sequences. Words are separated by a forward slash / in written form. Today, Morse code is still used in aviation, amateur radio (ham radio), military communications, and as an accessibility input method.
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How to Use This Morse Code Translator
Select "English → Morse" to encode, or "Morse → English" to decode. Live Mode converts as you type.
Type or paste your text. For Morse decoding, use dots (.) dashes (-) and spaces. Separate words with /.
Click Translate or use Live Mode for instant results. Ctrl+Enter also triggers translation.
Click "Play Audio" to hear the Morse code as beeps. Adjust playback speed with the speed slider.
Copy the result to clipboard or download it as a .txt file containing both original and Morse output.
Use the filterable chart below the tool to look up any letter, number, or punctuation mark in Morse code.
Who Uses Morse Code Today?
CW (Continuous Wave) Morse code is still a popular mode on amateur radio bands worldwide.
Aviation beacons and NDBs still transmit their identifiers in Morse code for aircraft navigation.
Learn Morse code history, communication systems, and information encoding in school projects.
Escape rooms, ARGs, treasure hunts, and trivia games frequently use Morse code as a puzzle element.
Morse code is used as an input method for people with motor disabilities via switch access on mobile devices.
Encode hidden messages in art, jewellery, tattoos, social media posts, and creative writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I read Morse code?
·) and dashes (−). A dot is a short signal (1 unit), a dash is three times longer (3 units). Letters are separated by a single space, words by three spaces (or / in text form). Learn common letters first — E = ·, T = −, A = ·−, N = −·.How do I decode Morse code to English?
.) and dashes (-). Separate letters with a single space and words with a forward slash (/). For example: .... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -.. → HELLO WORLD.What is SOS in Morse code?
... --- ... (three dots, three dashes, three dots). It was chosen because it's easy to transmit and recognise under stress — not because it stands for any phrase (the "Save Our Souls" backronym came later).