Morse Code to Text
Decode any Morse code — paste dots (.) and dashes (-), and this tool translates it back to readable English instantly.
How to decode Morse code
Morse code is decoded by matching each dot-dash sequence (called a "symbol") to its corresponding letter in the ITU Morse code table. A single space separates symbols within a word. A slash (/) or three spaces separates words.
Use · (middle dot) or . (period) for dots. Use − (em dash) or - (hyphen) for dashes. The tool accepts both variants. Letters within a word are separated by single spaces.
If a Morse sequence doesn't match any standard character, it shows as [?]. Double-check spacing — the most common error is missing or extra spaces between letters.
Most common letters by signal length: E=. T=- I=.. A=.- M=-- and S=... are the most frequent in English text. Learning these five covers ~40% of typical text.
Before phone and radio, Morse was the internet of its era. A skilled telegraph operator could transmit 20-30 WPM. The last commercial Morse station (USA) closed in 1999.