Morse Code Decoder

Paste dots and dashes to decode Morse into readable English.

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Morse to English Decoder

Use spaces between letters and / between words.

English text will appear here.
Examples:

How to Decode Morse

  1. Paste Morse code such as ... --- ... into the input area.
  2. Keep one space between letters and a slash between words.
  3. Read the decoded text and fix any unknown patterns shown below the tool.

Accepted Input

The decoder accepts dots, dashes, spaces, slashes, and common dash variants. A slash means a word break, so ... / --- is read as two groups.

Troubleshooting Decoded Text

Question marksA question mark means one Morse group does not match a standard character. Check spacing first.
Merged lettersIf words look merged, add slashes between word groups before decoding again.
Long signalsReplace long dash characters with a normal hyphen if a pasted message looks unusual.
Fast checkingUse the alphabet page when you want to verify one pattern manually.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a slash mean in Morse code?

A slash is commonly used in text form to show a word break.

Why do I see a question mark in the decoded result?

One group was not recognized as a standard Morse pattern. Most problems come from missing spaces between letters.

Can I decode SOS without slashes?

Yes. SOS is written as ... --- ... with spaces between the three letters.