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Morse Code Decoder

Decode dots and dashes into text instantly with a free browser tool. No app or sign-up is required.

Morse code

Separate letters with spaces and words with a slash (/).

Decoded textYour decoded text will appear here.

Quick signal

Operating procedure

How to Decode Morse Code

01
Enter dots and dashes
Type or paste the Morse code you want to read.
02
Separate the signals
Use spaces between letters and a slash between words.
03
Read, play, or copy
Check the live result, hear the signal, or copy the decoded text.

Signal spacing

Morse Code Formatting Guide

Correct spacing tells the decoder where one character or word ends and the next begins.

One or two spaces

Separate letters in the same word.

A slash or three spaces

Separate one word from the next.

A line break

Start a new line in the decoded result.

. and ASCII -

Enter valid dots and dashes.

An unknown combination

Keep its position with � and show a warning.

Worked signals

Morse Code Decoder Examples

Compare each signal with its characters and final decoded text.

SOS

... --- ...

S (...) · O (---) · S (...)

Result: SOS

HELLO

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

H (....) · E (.) · L (.-..) · L (.-..) · O (---)

Result: HELLO

I LOVE YOU

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

I (..) / LOVE (.-.. --- ...- .) / YOU (-.-- --- ..-)

Result: I LOVE YOU

Troubleshooting

Common Decoding Errors

Leave a space between character patterns. Use a slash or at least three spaces between words. Enter an ASCII hyphen (-), not a Unicode long dash (— or –). Unknown dot-and-dash combinations and unrelated characters appear as � so you can find and correct them without losing the rest of the message.

Signal desk

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I decode Morse code into text?

Paste or type Morse code with dots and dashes. The decoder converts each valid Morse token into text as you type.

What separates letters and words in Morse code?

Use one space between letters. Use a slash (/) or at least three spaces between words.

Can this decoder play Morse code audio?

Yes. Select Play to hear the Morse code currently entered in the decoder, and Stop to end playback.

Why does the decoded result show a replacement symbol?

The � symbol marks a Morse token the decoder does not recognize. Check the token for missing spaces, unsupported characters, or a Unicode dash instead of -.

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