How to Use This Morse Code Decoder
Our Morse code to English translator makes it easy to convert Morse code back to readable text. Follow these simple steps:
- Enter your Morse code in the input box above
- Use dots (.) and dashes (-) for the Morse code symbols
- Separate letters with single spaces
- Separate words with forward slash (/)
- Click "Decode to English" to translate your Morse code
- View the English translation in the result box below
- Optional: Click "Play Morse Sound" to hear your code or "Copy Translation" to copy the text
Example Morse Code Input
For the phrase "HELLO WORLD", you would enter:
.... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -..
Morse Code Chart
Use this chart as a reference for Morse code characters when decoding:
Character |
Morse Code |
Character |
Morse 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 |
--.. |
0 |
----- |
6 |
-.... |
1 |
.---- |
7 |
--... |
2 |
..--- |
8 |
---.. |
3 |
...-- |
9 |
----. |
4 |
....- |
. |
.-.-.- |
5 |
..... |
, |
--..-- |
? |
..--.. |
/ |
-..-. |
' |
.----. |
@ |
.--.-. |
Common Morse Code Phrases
- SOS (Distress Signal): ... --- ...
- HELLO: .... . .-.. .-.. ---
- I LOVE YOU: .. / .-.. --- ...- . / -.-- --- ..-
- HELP: .... . .-.. .--.
- OK: --- -.-
Morse Code Decoding Tips
Proper Morse Code Formatting
For accurate decoding, follow these formatting rules:
- Use dots (.) for short signals (dits)
- Use dashes (-) for long signals (dahs)
- Separate letters with single spaces
- Separate words with forward slash (/)
- Don't use spaces between dots and dashes within a single letter
Troubleshooting Common Issues
- Incorrect spacing: Ensure proper spacing between letters and words
- Invalid characters: Only use dots, dashes, spaces and slashes
- Unknown characters: Some special characters may not be supported
- Case sensitivity: Morse code is case insensitive in translation
Learning to Recognize Morse Code
- Start with simple, common letters (E, T, A, etc.)
- Learn the rhythm of each character rather than counting dots/dashes
- Practice with common words and phrases
- Use the audio playback feature to associate sounds with letters