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Supports letters, numbers, and common punctuation in international Morse code.
Real-time Morse Code Tool
Morse Code Translator & Decoder
Translate text to Morse code or decode dots and dashes instantly. Built for puzzle solvers, radio hobbyists, students, and social media trends with audio playback, light flash signaling, and zero-upload privacy.
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Your text is translated locally in your browser. We do not store or upload your data.
Auto-detect on paste
Speed
18 WPM
Puzzle / Radio / Social
Output / Decode
Morse to Text
0 tokensUse / to separate words
Accepts dots, dashes, spaces, slash separators, and common typographic dash variants.
Quick Morse Keyboard
Step 1
How to Use the Morse Code Translator
Type plain text or paste dots and dashes. The translator updates instantly without a submit button.
Step 2
Play the Audio or Flash the Signal
Use Play Audio to hear the code and adjust WPM for faster or slower timing. Use Light Flash for visual signaling.
Step 3
Copy, Download, and Share
Copy your result in one click, save it as a text file, or send it to friends for games, study, radio practice, and TikTok clues.
Cheat Sheet
International Morse Code Alphabet Chart
Bookmark this chart for quick reference when solving puzzles, learning ham radio patterns, or decoding short social posts.
| Character | Morse Code |
|---|---|
| A | .- |
| B | -... |
| C | -.-. |
| D | -.. |
| E | . |
| F | ..-. |
| G | --. |
| H | .... |
| I | .. |
| J | .--- |
| K | -.- |
| L | .-.. |
| M | -- |
| N | -. |
| O | --- |
| P | .--. |
| Q | --.- |
| R | .-. |
| S | ... |
| T | - |
| U | ..- |
| V | ...- |
| W | .-- |
| X | -..- |
| Y | -.-- |
| Z | --.. |
| 0 | ----- |
| 1 | .---- |
| 2 | ..--- |
| 3 | ...-- |
| 4 | ....- |
| 5 | ..... |
| 6 | -.... |
| 7 | --... |
| 8 | ---.. |
| 9 | ----. |
| . | .-.-.- |
| , | --..-- |
| ? | ..--.. |
| ! | -.-.-- |
| / | -..-. |
| @ | .--.-. |
What is Morse Code? A Brief History
Morse code is a method of transmitting text using sequences of short and long signals, commonly known as dots and dashes. It remains one of the most recognizable communication systems in the world because it is compact, durable, and easy to transmit through sound, light, or radio pulses.
Who invented Morse code?
Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail developed the code in the 1830s and 1840s to work with the telegraph. Their system made long distance messaging dramatically faster and shaped modern telecommunications.
Modern uses of Morse code
- Ham radio and radio operator training
- Escape rooms, ARG games, and puzzle hunts
- Classroom demos and coding clubs
- TikTok trends, hidden captions, and novelty messages
- Assistive technology and alternative communication