Overview

Morse Code Translator (morsecodetranslator.tools) is a free browser tool that converts text to International Morse code and Morse back to text. It has two panels side by side and no mode switch: type in the text panel and the Morse appears, or paste dots and dashes into the Morse panel and the text appears. No sign-up is needed, and the site says translation happens locally in your browser.

Translating

Letters convert as you type, with up to 5,000 characters of input. Spaces between words become slashes, so the written result keeps its word boundaries when copied. For decoding, you put one space between character codes and a slash between words, for example .... .. / - .... . .-. . for HI THERE. Extra whitespace is normalised. If the input contains a character or sequence outside the supported set, it stays visible with an "unknown" marker so you can fix that exact spot rather than receiving an incomplete message. The supported reference covers A–Z, 0–9, common punctuation and prosigns, using the ITU International standard; American Morse and other writing systems are not mixed in.

Listening and exporting

The output controls let you play the signal as sound, with speed presets of 12, 20 and 30 words per minute and adjustable tone (600 Hz by default) and volume. Playback follows the standard timing: a dot is one unit, a dash three, three units of silence between letters and seven between words. There are also repeat, flashing light and vibrate options. You can copy the result, save it as a TXT file, render a WAV audio file or share a link. A live counter shows characters, words, Morse marks and how long the message takes at the chosen speed.

Learning resources

Beyond the translator, the site has a full alphabet chart with copy buttons, explanations of why letters use a space and words a slash, and a section on learning Morse as rhythm by tapping, along with a blog. Ready examples include SOS, HELLO WORLD and I LOVE YOU.

Pricing

The tool is free to use, with no account required.

Who it suits

Students and beginners learning Morse, amateur radio hobbyists checking a message, puzzle and escape-room makers, and anyone who wants to encode a short message for a gift or jewellery engraving.

Pros: translates both ways with no switch; accurate standard timing for audio; WAV and TXT export.
Cons: International Morse only, not American Morse; text-based input, so it does not decode Morse from live audio; English alphabet focus.