SOS
... --- ...Morse Code Converter & Translator
Convert text to Morse code and back instantly. Play the audio, browse the full alphabet chart, and decode SOS and common phrases. Free, no sign-up.
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What Is Morse Code?
Morse code represents letters and numbers with short signals called dots and longer signals called dashes. The same patterns can be written, played as sound, or sent as flashes of light.
A dot lasts one unit of time, and a dash lasts three. The pauses between signals help separate letters and words.
Convert Text to Morse Code
Type your message to turn letters and numbers into dots and dashes. To decode a message, paste Morse code with spaces between letters and a slash (/) between words.
Listen to Morse Code Audio
Convert a message, then press Play to hear the signal. Adjust the speed and tone to follow the pattern at a comfortable pace, or download the audio for practice.
The Morse Code Alphabet and Numbers
Use this reference table to find each letter from A to Z and each number from 0 to 9. Read the dots and dashes from left to right; for example, A is .- and N is -.
| Character | Morse code |
|---|---|
| A | .- |
| B | -... |
| C | -.-. |
| D | -.. |
| E | . |
| F | ..-. |
| G | --. |
| H | .... |
| I | .. |
| J | .--- |
| K | -.- |
| L | .-.. |
| M | -- |
| N | -. |
| O | --- |
| P | .--. |
| Q | --.- |
| R | .-. |
| S | ... |
| T | - |
| U | ..- |
| V | ...- |
| W | .-- |
| X | -..- |
| Y | -.-- |
| Z | --.. |
| Character | Morse code |
|---|---|
| 0 | ----- |
| 1 | .---- |
| 2 | ..--- |
| 3 | ...-- |
| 4 | ....- |
| 5 | ..... |
| 6 | -.... |
| 7 | --... |
| 8 | ---.. |
| 9 | ----. |
Common Words and Phrases in Morse Code
Try these familiar messages. Spaces separate letters, while a slash marks the start of the next word.
I love you
.. / .-.. --- ...- . / -.-- --- ..-Hello
.... . .-.. .-.. ---Help
.... . .-.. .--.How to Read Morse Code
Start with one letter at a time. Match its complete dot-dash pattern to the alphabet table before moving to the next space. For example, .... . .-.. .-.. --- reads HELLO.
When listening, leave one unit between signals within a letter, three units between letters, and seven units between words. Slowing the playback can help you hear these gaps.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you convert text to Morse code?
Type your text into the input box and press convert. Each letter is replaced with its dot-dash pattern, with a space between letters and a slash between words.
Can I download Morse code as an audio file?
Yes. Set your preferred speed in words per minute, play the audio, and download it as an audio file.
Is this Morse code converter free?
Yes, all conversions run in your browser and are free with no sign-up required.
What is SOS in Morse code?
SOS is three dots, three dashes, then three dots (... --- ...). It was chosen because the pattern is easy to recognise and hard to mistake for another signal.
Can I decode an image of Morse code?
Yes. Upload a clear photo or screenshot of Morse code and the tool reads the dots and dashes and converts them back into text.