Morse Code Translator
Instantly convert English to Morse code and decode Morse code back to text. A free Morse code generator with real audio playback and light signaling — nothing you type ever leaves your device.
Morse code for popular words & letters
Open a dedicated page for any letter or common phrase. Each URL has its own Morse translation — ready to listen to or copy.
A better Morse code encoder & decoder
Everything you need to translate, learn, and transmit Morse code — without ads getting in the way or your data leaving your device.
Instant, two-way translation
Convert English to Morse code and decode Morse back to text in real time as you type — no button presses, no waiting.
Authentic audio playback
Hear your message as real telegraph tones with adjustable speed (WPM), pitch, and volume, generated live in your browser.
Visual light signaling
A signal lamp flashes in perfect sync with the sound, so you can practice reading Morse by light as well as by ear.
100% private
Every translation runs entirely on your device. Nothing you type is ever uploaded, logged, or sent to a server.
Smart input handling
Paste dots and dashes in almost any format — Just Morse cleans up spacing and detects whether you meant to encode or decode.
Modern, distraction-free
A clean, responsive interface with light and dark modes that works beautifully on phone, tablet, and desktop.
How to use the Morse code translator
Encode, decode, and broadcast a message in three quick steps.
- 01
Choose a direction
Pick Text → Morse to encode a message, or Morse → Text to decode dots and dashes back into readable words.
- 02
Type or paste
Start typing and the translation updates instantly. Use the example chips to see how common phrases look in Morse.
- 03
Play, flash & share
Press Play to hear the code, watch the lamp flash along, then copy the result or grab a shareable link.
International Morse code chart
The complete ITU Morse code alphabet, numbers, and punctuation. A dot (·) is one unit, a dash (−) is three units, and letters are separated by a single space while words use a slash (/).
What is Morse code?
Morse code is a method of encoding text characters as standardized sequences of two signal durations, called dots and dashes (or dits and dahs). Developed in the 1830s and 1840s for the electrical telegraph by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail, it became the backbone of long-distance communication for more than a century.
Each letter, number, and punctuation mark maps to a unique pattern. The timing follows a simple rule set: a dash is three times the length of a dot, the gap between symbols in a character equals one dot, the gap between characters equals three dots, and the gap between words equals seven dots. Just Morse follows these ITU international standards exactly so the audio you hear matches real-world transmissions.
Today Morse code is still used by amateur radio operators, aviation and maritime services, and as an accessible communication aid. Whether you're studying for a radio license, teaching kids the alphabet in dots and dashes, or sending a secret message to a friend, Just Morse makes translating fast, accurate, and completely private.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Morse code translator?
A Morse code translator is a tool that converts ordinary text into Morse code and decodes Morse code back into text. Just Morse does both instantly and can also play the code as audible tones or flashing light.
How do I convert English to Morse code?
Select the Text → Morse tab, then type or paste your English text. The Morse output appears in real time on the right. Each letter is separated by a space and each word by a slash (/).
How do I decode Morse code back into text?
Switch to the Morse → Text tab and paste your dots and dashes. Use a period (.) or dash (-) for the signals, a space between letters, and a slash (/) between words. Just Morse also understands · and − characters.
Is this Morse code generator free and private?
Yes. Just Morse is completely free, requires no account, and runs 100% in your browser. Your messages never leave your device, which makes it ideal for private or sensitive text.
Can I hear the Morse code as sound?
Absolutely. Press Play to hear authentic telegraph tones generated with the Web Audio API. You can adjust the speed in words per minute (WPM), the pitch in Hertz, and the volume.
What is the SOS signal in Morse code?
SOS is the internationally recognized distress signal, written as three dots, three dashes, and three dots ( ... --- ... ). It is sent as one continuous sequence without letter gaps.
Does Just Morse work offline?
Once the page has loaded, all encoding, decoding, and audio generation happens locally, so translation keeps working even with a poor or absent connection.