Decode · Morse → English
Morse Code to English Translator
Paste dots and dashes and read the English instantly. Letters are split by a space, words by a slash (/). The decoder auto-detects Morse, so you can start typing right away.
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Farnsworth keeps each character at 18 WPM but slows the gaps to 18 WPM — ideal for learning. Set both equal for standard timing.
Timing follows ITU 1:3:7 · 100% client-side
How it works
Reading dots and dashes
International Morse code maps each letter and number to a unique sequence of dots (·) and dashes (−). To decode, the translator groups symbols into letters using the spaces you type, then joins letters into words at each slash. For example ... --- ... decodes to SOS, and.... . .-.. .-.. --- decodes to HELLO.
Spacing is the most common source of mistakes. Keep exactly one space between letters and a slash (or a clear gap) between words. If a symbol group has no match in the Morse alphabet, it is skipped rather than guessed, so clean spacing gives the most accurate result.
Troubleshooting
Common decoding mistakes
If the English looks wrong, it is almost always a spacing problem. Compare the three patterns below against your input:
- Missing letter spaces.
...---...with no gaps is one giant group and will not match. Write SOS as... --- ...with a space between each letter. - Wrong word break. Words must be split by a slash or a clear gap.
.... .. / - .... . .-. .decodes to HI THERE; drop the/and it runs the words together. - Illegal combinations. A group like
........(eight dots) is not a valid Morse character, so it is skipped rather than guessed. Stick to sequences that exist in theMorse code chart.
., -, spaces and/. Stray letters (an O typed instead of a dash), commas between symbols, or curly punctuation pasted from chat apps are the usual culprits behind a blank or garbled result.Answers
Decoding FAQ
How do I translate Morse code to English?
Paste the dots and dashes into the Morse box. Put a single space between letters and a slash (/) between words, and the decoded English appears instantly.
What do spaces and slashes mean when decoding?
A single space separates letters inside a word, and a slash (/) marks the gap between words. Three or more spaces are also treated as a word break.
Can it decode Morse from audio or an image instead?
Yes. Switch the tool to Audio to decode clear beeps, or to Image to read clear dot-dash screenshots. Both run entirely in your browser.