Type a message
Write any word or sentence in the text box. Letters, numbers, and common punctuation all turn into Morse code.
Free Dots & Dashes Tool
Free Morse Code Translator for Kids
Morse code is a way to send messages using short signals (dots) and long signals (dashes). This free Morse code translator turns any text into Morse code (and back) with sound and flashing lights, plus a printable alphabet chart and a fun game where you can type your own name in Morse.
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Built by Zap Code for kids who love signals, secrets, and learning to code.
Tool Snapshot
Text and Morse, both ways
Type letters to see dots and dashes, or paste Morse to decode it.
Sound and flashing light
Hear the beeps and watch the lamp flash in time.
Type your name game
Hear your own name as Morse code in one tap.
Translate text to Morse code
Type a message, choose your direction, and press play to hear it and watch the lamp flash. Use a single space between Morse letters and a slash / between words when decoding.
Direction
Try an example
Slower = easier to learn
Tip: most beginners start around 12 WPM.
Morse code
.... . .-.. .-.. ---
Flashing Lamp
The lamp flashes in time with the beeps. A short flash is a dot and a long flash is a dash.
—
Dot (•): one short beep and one short flash.
Dash (—): one beep three times longer than a dot.
Pause: short between letters, long between words.
Printable Morse code alphabet chart
The full Morse code alphabet for letters A-Z and digits 0-9. Print this chart for your bedroom wall, classroom, or code club.
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
--..
0
-----
1
.----
2
..---
3
...--
4
....-
5
.....
6
-....
7
--...
8
---..
9
----.
Mini-game
Type your name in Morse code
Type your name (or a friend's) below. Tap Play my name to hear it in Morse code with beeps and flashing light. Try sending your name to a friend in another room and see if they can decode it.
Your name in Morse
(type your name above)
How to use the Morse code translator
Choose a direction
Pick Text → Morse to encode, or Morse → Text to read a message that someone sent you in dots and dashes.
Press play to hear it
Tap Play to hear the dots (short beeps) and dashes (long beeps). The big yellow lamp flashes in time with the sound.
Adjust the speed
Slide the WPM (words per minute) slider from 5 to 25. Slower is easier for learning. 12 WPM is a great starting speed.
Copy or play your name
Tap Copy to share your secret message. Or scroll down and type your name into the mini-game to hear it in Morse code.
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Explore Zap CodeFrequently asked questions
Everything you might want to know about Morse code, how to read it, and how to use this tool for school, code club, or home.
What is Morse code?
Morse code is a way to send messages using two simple signals: a short signal called a dot (•) and a long signal called a dash (—). Every letter and number has its own pattern. People can send Morse code with sound, with light, or even by tapping. It was invented in the 1830s by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail to send messages over telegraph wires.
How do I read Morse code?
You read Morse code one letter at a time. Look at the pattern of dots and dashes for each letter, then put the letters together to spell words. A short pause separates letters, and a longer pause separates words. This translator does it for you, but the printable alphabet chart on this page also helps you decode by hand.
What does SOS mean in Morse code?
SOS is the international distress signal. In Morse code it is three dots, three dashes, three dots: ... --- ... It was chosen because the pattern is simple, easy to remember, and easy to recognize even in noisy or weak signals. SOS does not actually stand for any specific words. It was picked because of how the Morse pattern sounds.
How fast can people send Morse code?
Morse code speed is measured in WPM, or words per minute. Beginners usually start around 5 to 12 WPM. Experienced operators can send 20 to 40 WPM, and Morse code champions have sent over 75 WPM. This tool lets you slide the WPM from 5 to 25 so you can practice at your own pace.
Is Morse code still used today?
Yes. Morse code is still used by amateur radio operators (called ham radio), by some pilots and sailors as a backup, and by people learning about communication and computer science. It is a fun way to understand how computers turn information into simple on/off signals, just like binary code.
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