Morse Code Decoder

Free

Convert Morse code back to readable text with audio playback.

Use space between letters, / or triple space between words

Morse Code Reference

Letters

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--..

Numbers

0-----
1.----
2..---
3...--
4....-
5.....
6-....
7--...
8---..
9----.

Input Format

Letter Separation

Use a single space between letters

.... . .-.. .-.. ---

Word Separation

Use / or triple space between words

.... .. / - .... . .-. .

About Morse Code Decoding

This tool converts Morse code back to readable text. Enter dots (.) and dashes (-) with spaces between letters and slashes (/) between words. The decoder handles various input formats and normalizes spacing automatically. Click "Play Audio" to hear the Morse code pattern.

How to Use the Morse Code Decoder

  1. Enter Morse code using dots (.) and dashes (-)
  2. Separate letters with a single space
  3. Separate words with a forward slash (/) or triple space
  4. The decoded text updates automatically as you type
  5. Click "Play Audio" to hear the Morse code pattern

Features

  • Real-time Morse to text conversion
  • Audio playback of input
  • Flexible input format handling
  • Complete A-Z and 0-9 support
  • Morse code reference chart
  • 100% client-side processing

Input Format Examples

Single word:

.... . .-.. .-.. ---

Result: HELLO

Multiple words (with /):

.... .. / - .... . .-. .

Result: HI THERE

SOS distress signal:

... --- ...

Result: SOS

Common Use Cases

  • Learning: Practice reading Morse code patterns
  • Puzzles: Solve Morse code riddles and escape room clues
  • Ham radio: Decode received Morse transmissions
  • History: Decode historical telegraph messages
  • Education: Teaching and learning Morse code

Tips for Decoding

Letter E: The most common letter in English is just a single dot (.)

Letter T: The second most common is just a single dash (-)

Pattern recognition: Letters with opposite patterns are often paired: A (.-) and N (-.), D (-..) and U (..-)

Numbers: 1-5 start with dots, 6-0 start with dashes