The problem
Charts teach you to count dots, not to read Morse
Most people learn Morse from a chart and get stuck counting dits and dahs. Real Morse is learned by sound, at speed, one character at a time, and that needs a trainer, not a table.
Morse Code Online · translator and trainer
Morse code translator: hear it, see it, learn it
Type a message and get the dots and dashes. Press Play to hear it beep with each letter highlighted, switch on the signal lamp to watch it flash, or download the sound. When you want to really learn, 40 Koch-method lessons train your ear one character at a time.
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- Text ↔ Morse
- Audio and flashing light
- 40 Koch lessons
Who it is for
- Curious kids and scouts learning to signal
- Radio amateurs practising copy by ear
- Puzzle, escape-room and geocache makers
- Anyone who wants to send a secret message for fun
Before
- Counting dots on a chart
- No way to hear your message
- Practising without feedback
With Morse Code Online
- Type and hear it instantly
- A signal lamp that flashes your text
- Lessons that unlock at 90%
How it works
Three steps, right in your browser
- 1
Type or paste
Text to Morse, or dots and dashes to text.
- 2
Hear and see it
Play with adjustable speed and tone, flash it as light, download the audio or share the code.
- 3
Learn by ear
Koch lessons start with K and M and add one character at a time. Score 90% to unlock the next.
Made in Morse Code Online
Real results, straight from the app
What is inside
Everything Morse Code Online does
Text ↔ Morse
International letters and digits, both directions.
Audio playback
Speed, tone, volume and spacing; letters highlight as they play.
Signal lamp
Your message flashes as light, in the colour you choose.
Download and share
Save the sound file or share the code.
Tap mode
Tap out your own Morse and see it decoded.
40 Koch lessons
Listen-and-type drills; 90% unlocks the next lesson.
Farnsworth spacing
Characters at full speed, longer gaps while you learn.
Reference chart
A to Z and 0 to 9 on the page.
Hear it, see it, learn it.
Morse Code Online runs in your browser on a phone, tablet or computer. Nothing to install.
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FAQ
Questions people ask
How do I translate text to Morse code?
Type your message and press Convert. You see the dots and dashes, and you can play them as sound, flash them as light, download the audio or share the code.
Can it translate Morse back to text?
Yes. Paste dots and dashes in the Morse to Text box, or tap your own code in Tap mode.
What is SOS in Morse code?
Three short, three long, three short: · · · — — — · · ·. Type SOS and press Play to hear the rhythm, or turn on the light to see it flash.
What is the Koch method?
You learn to recognise characters by sound at full speed, starting with K and M and adding one new character per lesson. Each lesson plays random groups of five characters you know, and you type what you hear. Score 90% or better to unlock the next lesson. Progress is saved in your browser.
What is Farnsworth spacing?
Characters are sent at your chosen character speed, but the gaps between characters and words are stretched so the overall speed is slower. That gives your brain time to recognise each sound as a whole.
How long does it take to learn Morse code?
It varies from person to person. Short daily sessions work better than one long one. The 40 lessons add one character each, and you move on when you reach 90%.
Is Morse code still used today?
Yes. Amateur radio operators still use it, and some people learn it as a backup way to signal for help.
Can I change the speed and tone?
Yes. Character speed from 10 to 30 WPM, optional Farnsworth spacing, tone frequency, volume and letter and word spacing.
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