Morse Code Translator & Audio Player
Translate text to International Morse Code and Morse to text, complete with Web Audio sound playback and visual flashes.
1 How to Use the Morse Code Translator & Audio Player
Type text in the 'Text' field to automatically generate Morse code (dots '.' and dashes '-').
Or type dots and dashes in the 'Morse' field to translate back into English text.
Click 'Play Audio' to hear authentic 600Hz radio telegraph beeps generated via Web Audio API.
Use the 'SOS Preset' for a quick emergency signal demonstration.
2 Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details & Capabilities |
|---|---|
| Standard | International Morse Code (ITU-R M.1677-1) |
| Audio Synthesis | Web Audio API Sine wave oscillator (600 Hz) |
| Timing Standard | 1 unit dot, 3 units dash, 3 units letter space, 7 units word space |
| Special Symbols | Full alphabet (A-Z), numbers (0-9), punctuation |
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4 Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the most famous Morse code signal?
The distress signal SOS: three dots, three dashes, three dots (... --- ...). Chosen because it is distinctive and easily recognized even in heavy radio interference.
Q. Is Morse code still used today?
While no longer mandatory in maritime communications, it remains widely used by amateur radio (ham radio) operators, aviation navigational aids (VOR/NDB identifiers), and emergency signalling.