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Morse Code Translator

Translate text to Morse code and decode Morse back to text instantly, with optional audio playback. Free, private, in-browser Morse code translator.

  • Two-way text ↔ Morse code conversion
  • Standard letter spaces and word slashes
  • Optional audio playback via the Web Audio API
  • Gracefully flags characters with no Morse equivalent
  • 100% private — nothing leaves your browser
  • Free, no sign-up, works offline as a PWA

How to use the Morse Code Translator

  1. 1

    Choose a direction: Text to Morse or Morse to Text.

  2. 2

    Type or paste your text (or dots and dashes) into the input box.

  3. 3

    Read the converted result live in the output box below.

  4. 4

    Press Play to hear the Morse code as audio beeps, and Copy to grab the result.

About the Morse Code Translator

The ByteTools Morse Code Translator converts plain text into Morse code and decodes Morse code back into readable text in real time. Letters are separated by spaces and words by a forward slash, matching international Morse conventions used by radio operators and hobbyists.

You can also play the Morse code aloud using your browser's Web Audio API, hearing the classic dots and dashes at an adjustable speed — handy for learning the rhythm or practising for an amateur radio exam.

Everything runs 100% locally in your browser with JavaScript. Your text is never uploaded, so it is safe for private messages, and the tool keeps working offline once loaded.

Frequently asked questions

How do you write a space between words in Morse code?

In this translator, letters within a word are separated by a single space and whole words are separated by a forward slash (/). So 'HI THERE' becomes '.... .. / - .... . .-. .'. This is the standard convention for readable text Morse.

Can I decode Morse code back into text?

Yes. Switch the direction to Morse to Text, then paste your dots and dashes using spaces between letters and slashes between words. The tool converts the signals straight back into plain readable text.

Does the Morse translator play sound?

It does. Click Play to hear the dots and dashes as audio tones generated locally with the Web Audio API. If your browser blocks audio until you interact with the page, just click Play again after the first tap.

What happens to characters that have no Morse code?

Characters without a standard Morse equivalent, such as some symbols or emoji, are shown with a small marker and listed as unsupported so you know they were skipped. Letters, numbers and common punctuation all translate cleanly.

Is Morse code still used today?

Morse code is no longer required for most licences, but amateur radio operators, aviators and enthusiasts still use it because it cuts through noise and needs very little bandwidth. It is also a popular puzzle and accessibility tool.

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