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Free Online Morse Code Translator

Convert text to Morse code and back instantly. Play audio, flash signals, practice quizzes, and learn dots and dashes - free in your browser.

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Morse Code Translator

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Translate text to Morse code and back. Learn, practice, and listen to signals with our free online tool.

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How It Works

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Enter Your Text

Type plain text or Morse code into the input panel. The translator auto-uppercases and validates your input.

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See Instant Translation

Watch Morse code appear in real time with live character and signal counters. Swap direction anytime.

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Listen & Learn

Play audio, flash visual signals, or open settings to customize pitch, speed, and sound type.

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Features

Real-Time Translation

Zero-latency encoding and decoding on every keystroke.

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Bidirectional

Switch between text-to-Morse and Morse-to-text instantly.

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Audio Playback

Telegraph click or CW tone with adjustable pitch and WPM.

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Visual Flash

Synchronized light panel for silent Morse practice.

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Copy & Share

One-click copy or native share with clipboard fallback.

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Random Generator

Practice with random words and phrases.

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Dark Mode

System-aware theme with persistent preference.

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Learn & Quiz

Alphabet charts, reference pages, and interactive quiz.

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Practice Tools

Word drills, Morse machine, and keyboard key practice.

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Download WAV

Save Morse audio as a WAV file for offline playback.

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Mobile Vibrate

Feel dots and dashes on supported phones while listening.

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Image to Morse

Upload photos — OCR reads text or scans visual Morse signals.

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Morse to PNG

Generate shareable Morse chart images for social and print.

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Learn Morse Code

Start with the most common letters. E is one dot, T is one dash.

Understanding Morse Timing

Element Timing

  • Dot = 1 unit
  • Dash = 3 units
  • Between elements = 1 unit pause
  • Between letters = 3 units
  • Between words = 7 units

Speed (WPM)

Words per minute is based on the standard PARIS word. At 20 WPM, one unit equals 60 milliseconds. Farnsworth timing extends pauses between characters while keeping element speed constant — ideal for learning.

Modern Uses of Morse Code

Amateur Radio

CW remains a popular mode among ham radio operators worldwide.

Emergency Signals

SOS (... --- ...) is recognized internationally as a distress call.

Aviation & Maritime

Navigation beacons and identification signals still use Morse patterns.

Accessibility

Assistive devices encode text as tactile or audible Morse for users.

Education

Scouts, military history, and STEM programs teach Morse fundamentals.

Puzzle & Escape Rooms

Encoded messages add mystery and challenge to games and events.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Morse code and this translator.

Morse code encodes letters, numbers, and symbols as sequences of dots (short signals) and dashes (long signals). It was designed for telegraph systems and remains useful for radio, emergencies, and accessibility.

Start at 5–10 WPM with Farnsworth timing — fast dots and dashes with longer pauses between characters. Increase speed only when recognition feels automatic, not when you are counting signals.

SOS is transmitted as ... --- ... (three dots, three dashes, three dots). It is the international distress signal. It was chosen for clarity, not because it stands for “Save Our Ship.”

Yes. Switch to Morse-to-text mode and enter patterns separated by spaces. Use / or three spaces between words. Invalid tokens are highlighted so you can fix them quickly.

Farnsworth keeps dot and dash speed at your target WPM but stretches pauses between letters and words. Open Configure and set Farnsworth Speed lower than Speed (WPM) for easier learning.

Yes. Enable Light to show the flash panel, then use Flash Play to run the pattern silently. Volume can stay at zero — timing stays synchronized to standard Morse spacing.

Yes. Amateur radio CW, aviation beacons, maritime backup protocols, and assistive technologies still use Morse. It is compact, works over poor connections, and cuts through noise.

Only characters in the International Morse set are supported: A–Z, 0–9, and standard punctuation. Unsupported characters appear in the validation banner — remove or replace them to enable playback.

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