Morse to Text Decoder

What Is Morse Code?

Morse code is a method of encoding text characters as sequences of dots (.) and dashes (-). Developed in the 1830s by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail, it was the primary method of telegraph communication for over a century. Each letter, number, and punctuation mark has a unique Morse representation. For example, the letter 'A' is .-, 'B' is -..., and 'SOS' (the international distress signal) is ... --- ...

Why Decode Morse Code?

Morse code remains relevant today for several reasons. Amateur radio operators use it for communication. Aviation and maritime industries still recognize Morse for emergency signals. History enthusiasts decode historical messages. Puzzle solvers decode Morse as part of games and challenges. Whatever your interest, our Morse to Text Decoder makes translation instant and accurate.

Key Features

• Standard Morse Support: Decodes the standard Morse format with single spaces between letters and double spaces between words.
• Slash Separator Support: Option to use / as an alternative letter separator.
• Audio Symbol Support: Accepts • (bullet) and − (minus) in addition to . and -.
• Lowercase Output: Option to output decoded text in lowercase.
• Invalid Code Handling: Option to ignore invalid codes or show ? for unrecognized patterns.
• Decoding Statistics: View input symbols, output characters, decoded words, and invalid symbols.
• Reference Table: Complete Morse code reference for letters, numbers, and punctuation.
• Copy and Download: Easy export of decoded text.

Morse Code Format

Letters

Each letter is represented by a unique sequence of dots and dashes: A (.-), B (-...), C (-.-.), D (-..), E (.), F (..-.), G (--.), H (....), I (..), J (.---), K (-.-), L (.-..), M (--), N (-.), O (---), P (.--.), Q (--.-), R (.-.), S (...), T (-), U (..-), V (...-), W (.--), X (-..-), Y (-.--), Z (--..)

Numbers

Numbers use five symbols: 0 (-----), 1 (.----), 2 (..---), 3 (...--), 4 (....-), 5 (.....), 6 (-....), 7 (--...), 8 (---..), 9 (----.)

Punctuation

Common punctuation includes: Period (.-.-.-), Comma (--..--), Question Mark (..--..), Apostrophe (.----.), Exclamation (-.-.--), Slash (-..-.), Parentheses (-.--.), Ampersand (.-...), Colon (---...), Semicolon (-.-.-.), Equals (-...-), Plus (.-.-.), Hyphen (-....-), Underscore (..--.-), Quote (.-..-.), Dollar (...-..-), At (.--.-.)

How to Format Morse Code

Morse code uses specific spacing conventions: a single space between letters, and a double space (or /) between words. For example, "HELLO WORLD" in Morse is: .... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -..

Common Use Cases

Amateur Radio

Decode Morse code transmissions received via radio.

Historical Research

Decode historical telegraph messages and archived communications.

Puzzle Solving

Decode Morse code clues in puzzles, escape rooms, and treasure hunts.

Education

Teach students about Morse code and telecommunications history.

Emergency Preparedness

Learn to decode emergency Morse signals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which symbols are used in Morse code?

Morse code uses dots (.) and dashes (-), also called dits and dahs. Some systems use • and − instead.

How do I separate letters and words?

Use a single space between letters and a double space (or /) between words.

What if my Morse code doesn't decode correctly?

Check that you're using the correct spacing. Invalid sequences may produce ? characters.

Can I decode Morse code with lowercase letters?

Morse code doesn't distinguish case. Decoded output is typically uppercase by default, with an option for lowercase.

Is the tool free?

Yes, ZourTools Morse to Text Decoder is completely free, with no limitations.