Morse Code Translator

Translate text to Morse code, or Morse code back to text, the tool automatically detects which direction you need based on what you type. Separate letters with a space and words with a slash (/) when typing Morse code.

Text or Morse Code (use spaces between letters, / between words)

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Why use Morse Code Translator?

Morse code represents each letter and digit as a sequence of dots and dashes. This translator converts in both directions: plain text into Morse code, and Morse code back into readable text, detecting automatically which one you have entered by checking whether your input contains only dots, dashes, slashes, and spaces. When entering Morse code, separate each letter's dots and dashes with a single space, and separate whole words with a forward slash. The translator normalizes extra spacing automatically when converting text to Morse code, so stray blank characters between words will not throw off the result. Letters are matched using the standard International Morse Code table, covering the full alphabet, digits 0 through 9, and common punctuation like periods, commas, question marks, and parentheses. Any character outside that table, such as an accented letter or an uncommon symbol, is simply dropped from the output rather than causing an error. The whole process runs locally in your browser, so nothing you type is uploaded anywhere.

Key benefits

Automatically detects whether your input is text or Morse code
Supports letters, numbers, and common punctuation
Runs entirely in your browser, no signup or upload
One-click copy of the translated result
Normalizes spacing so extra blank space between letters or words does not break the output

Features

Bidirectional text to Morse code translation in one input box
Standard International Morse Code mapping for letters, digits, and punctuation
Word separator using "/" between Morse code words
Automatic direction detection based on input pattern
Monospace textarea for both input and output so codes stay aligned

Popular use cases

Learning or practicing Morse code
Decoding Morse code puzzles, ham radio logs, or scout activities
Encoding a message as Morse code for a project or game
Quick reference while studying for an amateur radio exam

How to use Morse Code Translator

1
Type or paste
Enter plain text to convert to Morse code, or paste Morse code (dots, dashes, and slashes) to convert to text.
2
Let the tool detect direction
The translator checks whether your input contains only dots, dashes, slashes, and spaces. If it does, it decodes it as Morse code; otherwise it treats it as text to encode.
3
Read the result
The translated result appears automatically in the second box below, labeled with the detected direction (Text to Morse Code or Morse Code to Text).
4
Copy the result
Click Copy Result to copy the translation to your clipboard, or Clear to start over.

Frequently asked questions

How do I type Morse code for this tool to decode?

Use a dot (.) and dash (-) for each letter, a single space between letters, and a forward slash (/) between words. Example: ".... .." for "HI".

Does this play the Morse code as audio?

No, this version is text-only. It converts between written text and Morse code notation but does not play sound.

What characters are supported?

All English letters, digits 0-9, and common punctuation marks like periods, commas, and question marks.

Why did some characters not translate?

A character without a Morse code mapping (like most symbols or accented letters) is skipped in the output.

How does the tool know if I typed text or Morse code?

It checks whether your entire input is made up only of dots, dashes, slashes, and whitespace. If so, it decodes it as Morse code; any other input, including letters or numbers, is treated as text and encoded.

Is my text sent anywhere?

No. Translation happens entirely in your browser using a local lookup table.

Last reviewed: July 2026

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