Morse Code Converter

Convert text to Morse code and back, with audio playback so you can actually hear the dots and dashes rather than just reading them as symbols on screen.

Whether you're learning Morse code, decoding a message for fun, or just curious what a phrase sounds like tapped out, this handles both directions instantly and adds the audio component that a purely visual converter leaves out.

Type text to convert it into Morse code (shown as dots and dashes, with word breaks correctly represented), or paste Morse code to decode it back into plain text. Press play to hear the audio rendering at an adjustable speed, useful both for learning to recognize the rhythm and for actually using it as a signaling reference.

Frequently asked questions

Does the audio playback follow a standard Morse timing convention?

Yes, dot and dash duration, and the spacing between letters and words, follow standard international Morse code timing ratios, with an adjustable overall speed (measured in words per minute) that scales all the timing proportionally.

Can it handle numbers and punctuation, not just letters?

Yes, standard International Morse code covers digits and common punctuation in addition to the alphabet, and all of these convert correctly in both directions.

Is Morse code actually still used for anything today?

It's largely fallen out of practical communication use but remains actively used in amateur radio, and shows up in some accessibility contexts and emergency signaling scenarios (like the internationally recognized SOS pattern) precisely because it can be transmitted through very simple on/off signals.