Morse Code Translator

Type text to get dots and dashes, or paste Morse code to read the message.

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Dots and dashes of Morse code translated into letters

How Morse code is written

Morse code represents each letter and digit as a pattern of short signals (dots) and long signals (dashes). “E” is a single dot, “T” a single dash, and “S O S” is ... --- .... In written form, separate letters with a space and words with a slash (/).

  • Letters A–Z and digits 0–9 are supported, along with common punctuation such as . , ? ' ! / ( ) & : ; = + - _ " $ @.
  • Accents are removed (é becomes E). Characters without a Morse equivalent are skipped and counted.
  • When decoding, en dashes and middle dots are accepted in place of - and ..

The code is named after Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail, and it follows the International Morse Code standard that is still used by radio amateurs and in aviation.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I write SOS in Morse code?

Three dots, three dashes and three dots: ... --- ...

How do I separate words in Morse code?

Use a slash (/) or several spaces between words, and a single space between letters.

Does this support numbers and punctuation?

Yes, digits and the most common punctuation marks are included.

Can it play the sound?

Not at the moment. This tool translates between text and written Morse.

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