Morse Code Decoder
Turn Morse code into text. Paste the dots and dashes, or tap them in, and read the message in plain English.
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Result
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⚙ Sound settings
Overall speed lower than letter speed adds extra space between letters and words (Farnsworth spacing). It is the easiest way to learn: letters sound right, and you get time to think.
Tips for clean decoding
- One space between letters. .. ... is "IS", but ..... is the number 5.
- A slash between words. Three or more spaces, a new line or a | also work.
- Any dot and dash style. The decoder accepts . and -, and also ·, •, _, − and —.
Decoding by hand
To read Morse code yourself, take one group at a time and look it up in the Morse code alphabet. Short groups are the most common letters: E is one dot and T is one dash. For a step-by-step method, see how to read Morse code.
Questions people ask
How do I decode Morse code?
Paste the dots and dashes into the box, with a space between letters and a slash (/) between words. The plain text appears straight away. You can also tap the code in with the tap key.
Why do I get # in the result?
A # means that group of dots and dashes is not a real Morse character. Usually two letters are stuck together because a space is missing. Add the space and the # turns into letters.
Can I decode Morse code from a sound or a video?
Yes. Use the Morse code audio decoder. It listens through your microphone or reads an audio file.
How does the tap key know a dot from a dash?
It measures how long you hold each press and splits them into short and long groups. Keep your dashes about three times as long as your dots and leave a clear pause between letters.