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How to Translate Text to Morse Code and Back (With Sound)
Convert words to Morse code with dots and dashes, decode Morse to text, and play it as beeps. Includes the alphabet and timing rules.
Saizul Amin15 Oct 2026 · Updated 17 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
Morse code writes letters as short and long signals. It is still used by radio amateurs and pilots, appears in escape-room puzzles, and is a fun skill to learn.
Quick answer
Type text to see dots and dashes, or paste Morse to decode it. Use a space between letters and a slash between words. Press Play to hear it.
The alphabet
| Letter | Code | Letter | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | .- | N | -. |
| B | -... | O | --- |
| C | -.-. | P | .--. |
| D | -.. | Q | --.- |
| E | . | R | .-. |
| F | ..-. | S | ... |
| G | --. | T | - |
| H | .... | U | ..- |
| I | .. | V | ...- |
| J | .--- | W | .-- |
| K | -.- | X | -..- |
| L | .-.. | Y | -.-- |
| M | -- | Z | --.. |
Numbers use five signals, such as 1 .---- and 0 -----. SOS is ... --- ....
Timing rules
- A dash is three times as long as a dot.
- The gap inside a letter is one dot.
- The gap between letters is three dots.
- The gap between words is seven dots.
Steps
- Choose text-to-Morse or Morse-to-text.
- Type or paste.
- Press play to hear it.
Learning tips
Learn by sound, not by looking at dots. Practise the common letters E, T, A, I, N first and use short words.
