Text to Morse Code Converter
Convert text to Morse code and decode Morse back to text. Audio playback, WAV download, WPM control, Farnsworth method, light flasher, and vibration. Free, instant, no signup.
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Buy me a coffeeText to Morse Code Converter — With Audio & Download
This free online Morse code converter translates text to Morse code and Morse code back to text instantly. It features full audio playback using the Web Audio API, a WAV download, adjustable WPM speed, Farnsworth pacing for learners, tone frequency control, a light flasher, and vibration feedback on mobile — making it the most complete free Morse code tool available.
Audio Playback
Hear your Morse code played back through your device speakers. Adjust WPM and frequency in Settings. Stop playback at any time.
Download WAV
Save the generated Morse audio as a WAV file for offline use, presentations, or practice sessions away from the browser.
Farnsworth Method
Characters play at full speed while inter-character pauses are extended — the proven method for building reliable Morse recognition skills.
Complete Morse Code Reference Chart
All letters A–Z, digits 0–9, and the SOS distress signal.
How to Use the Morse Code Converter
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Choose a direction
Click "Text → Morse" to convert plain text to Morse, or "Morse → Text" to decode a Morse sequence back to readable text.
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Type or paste input
Enter your text or Morse code in the input box. Output updates instantly. For Morse input, separate letters with spaces and words with " / " (space-slash-space).
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Play, copy, or download
Click Play Audio to hear the Morse sequence. Click Copy to copy the output. Click Download WAV to save the audio file.
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Tune the settings
Open Settings to adjust Character Speed (5–40 WPM), Farnsworth Speed (for learner pacing), Tone Frequency (300–1000 Hz), and toggle the light flasher and vibration.
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Try examples
Click the quick example buttons — SOS, Hello World, Decode SOS — to instantly load a sample and hear it play.
Who Uses a Morse Code Converter?
Ham Radio Operators
Amateur radio operators use CW (continuous wave / Morse) to communicate over long distances with minimal equipment and power. Practice tools like this help maintain and improve their speed.
Emergency Preparedness
SOS (· · · — — — · · ·) is internationally recognised. Learning to signal it with a torch, mirror, or tapping can be life-saving when other communication methods fail.
Students & Learners
Morse code is a popular hobby and is studied in amateur radio licensing courses. The audio playback and Farnsworth method make this tool ideal for self-study.
Aviation Enthusiasts
VOR and NDB navigation aids transmit their station identifiers in Morse code. Pilots and aviation students use converters to decode these identifiers.
Assistive Technology
Morse code can be adapted for use by people with mobility impairments — enabling communication through single-switch inputs, eye blinks, or breath puffs.
Puzzles & Escape Rooms
Morse code appears frequently in cipher puzzles, ARGs, escape rooms, and geocaching. Decode mystery messages or create encoded clues instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morse code?
- Morse code is a method of encoding text as sequences of short signals (dots/dits) and long signals (dashes/dahs), developed by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail in the 1830s. It enabled the first long-distance electrical communication via telegraph and is still used today in amateur radio, aviation, and emergency signalling.
- What does SOS mean in Morse code?
- SOS is the international distress signal: three dots, three dashes, three dots (· · · — — — · · ·), written as ...---... It was chosen because it is easy to recognise and transmit even under stress. Contrary to popular belief, it does not stand for "Save Our Souls" or "Save Our Ship" — it was simply the most distinct pattern.
- How do spaces work in Morse code?
- There are three types of spacing: (1) a gap equal to one dot between elements of the same letter, (2) a gap equal to three dots between letters, and (3) a gap equal to seven dots between words. This converter uses a space between letters and a forward slash (/) between words for clarity.
- What is Farnsworth speed?
- Farnsworth method sends each character at full speed (set by Character WPM) but uses longer pauses between characters and words, controlled by a separate Farnsworth WPM setting. This lets beginners hear characters at their correct rhythm while having more time to decode them — ideal for learning.
- What is the tone frequency setting?
- The frequency (measured in Hz) controls the pitch of the audio tone used for playback. Standard Morse practice tones range from 400 Hz to 800 Hz. Many operators prefer 600 Hz (the default) as it sits comfortably in the midrange of human hearing. Higher values give a sharper tone; lower values give a deeper tone.
- Can I download the Morse code audio?
- Yes — click "Download WAV" to save the generated Morse code as a WAV audio file. This uses the Web Audio API to render the full Morse sequence offline-ready. Useful for practice, presentations, or creating audio signals.
- Is Morse code still used today?
- Yes. Amateur radio (ham radio) operators worldwide use Morse code (CW) to communicate over long distances with minimal equipment. Aviation navigation beacons still transmit station identifiers in Morse. Militaries use it as a backup communication method. It is also used in assistive technology for people with disabilities.
- What is the light flasher?
- When enabled, the light flasher visually displays the Morse code sequence as flashes of a light indicator on screen — simulating a signal lamp or torch. This mirrors how Morse was historically transmitted over short distances and is useful for learning the visual rhythm of signals.
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