Dots, dashes, and gaps
A dash lasts three dot units. The gap inside one character is one dot unit, the gap between characters is three units, and the gap between words is seven units.
Free Morse code translator · text ⇄ Morse · audio playback
Morse Code Translator
Translate in either direction by typing on either side. Then listen to the current Morse sequence, adjust speed and pitch, and follow each signal in the live playback visualization.
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Morse Code Chart
International Morse code reference. Click any character to hear it.
ⓘHow to use
1Enter text or Morse codeType or paste in either box.
2Get the instant resultThe other box updates automatically.
3Play and exploreListen, adjust settings, or use the chart.
How Morse code timing works
International Morse is based on relative signal lengths and gaps rather than a fixed tone frequency.
WPM changes time, not the code
Increasing WPM shortens the time unit while keeping the same dot, dash, and spacing relationships. Pitch only changes how high or low the tone sounds.
Farnsworth spacing
Farnsworth mode keeps individual characters relatively quick while increasing the gaps between characters and words, which can make practice easier to follow.
Practical Morse code uses
A translator is useful when the workflow is conversion, listening, checking, or learning—not just looking up one character.
Learning and practice
Translate short words, play them at a comfortable speed, and use the live visualization to connect the sound with each dot-and-dash pattern.
Classroom and STEM activities
Teachers and students can convert names or short messages, compare timing, and use the chart as a browser-based reference for signaling exercises.
Puzzles and encoded messages
Paste a Morse sequence from a puzzle, game, worksheet, or message and decode it immediately without manually looking up every letter.
Morse Code Translator FAQ
What does the Morse Code Translator do?
It converts plain text to International Morse code and decodes Morse code back to readable text. You can type on either side of the workspace.
Can I listen to the Morse code?
Yes. Play the current Morse sequence in your browser and adjust speed, pitch, and volume while following the live playback visualization.
What do WPM and pitch mean?
WPM controls Morse timing speed. Pitch controls the audio tone frequency in hertz. Changing either setting does not change the translated text.
How should I separate Morse letters and words?
Use one space between Morse characters. Use a slash, a pipe, a line break, or two or more spaces between words; the translator normalizes those common separators.
Does the translator support Morse timing and spacing?
Yes. Playback uses the standard relationship of one dot unit, a three-unit dash, one unit inside a character, three units between characters, and seven units between words.
Is my text uploaded?
No server request is required for translation or playback. The translator and audio engine run locally in your browser.
Helpful encoding and conversion guides
Explore nearby encoding concepts while the Morse-specific learning library is expanded.
