Morse Code Alphabet

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.

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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.

Morse Code Decoder Examples

Use these examples to check spacing before decoding your own message. One space separates letters; a slash separates words.

InputResultNote
... --- ...SOSThe classic distress example.
.... . .-.. .-.. ---HELLOEach letter is separated by one space.
.... . .-.. .--. / -- .HELP METhe slash keeps the two words apart.

Before You Decode a Pasted Message

Clean up copied Morse before judging the result. Replace fancy dash characters with normal hyphens, keep dots as periods, and add spaces if every signal is stuck together. Most decoding mistakes come from spacing, not from the alphabet itself.

Related Pages

English to MorseCreate Morse from ordinary text.Morse Code AlphabetCheck each character pattern.Morse Code SoundsPlay the same message as audio.

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.