Write and hear Morse code
Type any message and it's translated into International Morse code as you type: letters are separated by spaces and words by a slash (/), the standard written format. Numbers and common punctuation are included.
Press Play sound to hear the message with correct timing — dot, dash, letter and word gaps — at 5 to 40 words per minute. It's a handy way to practise listening or to create audio for a project.
How to translate text to Morse code
- 1
Type your message
Letters, numbers and punctuation.
- 2
Copy the code
Dots, dashes and slashes between words.
- 3
Play it
Set speed (WPM) and tone, then press Play sound.
Key features
International Morse
A–Z, 0–9 and 18 punctuation marks.
Audio playback
Accurate timing with adjustable speed and pitch.
Standard formatting
Spaces between letters, / between words.
Clear warnings
Characters without a Morse code are listed, not silently dropped.
Common uses
- Learning Morse: Hear letters at your own pace.
- Ham radio practice: Prepare messages and listen at realistic speeds.
- Gifts and art: Create Morse bracelets, tattoos or engravings.
Common Morse code
| Text | Morse |
|---|---|
| SOS | ... --- ... |
| E | . |
| T | - |
| HELLO | .... . .-.. .-.. --- |
Tips and good to know
- Accented letters are simplified (é becomes E), since standard Morse has no accents.
- To decode Morse you received, use the Morse Code to Text translator.
Frequently asked questions
What is SOS in Morse code?
... --- ... — three dots, three dashes, three dots, sent without gaps between the letters.
How are words separated in written Morse?
Letters are separated by a space and words by a slash (/).
What speed should I use to learn?
Many learners start at 15–20 WPM for each letter with extra space between letters, then speed up.