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Morse Code Translator

Morse Code Translator & Player – Text to Beeps Online

A fast and user-friendly web tool to convert text to Morse code and Morse code back to text instantly. It features a built-in Morse audio player that plays classic dot-dash beeps for each character. Built with jQuery and Bootstrap, the interface is clean, responsive, and works smoothly on any device.

Key Features
  • Two-way Translation: Convert Text ↔ Morse code in real-time.
  • Morse Audio Player: Listen to Morse code with sine-wave beeps.
  • Copy to Clipboard: Copy Morse code with one click.
  • Download: Save Morse code as a .txt file.
  • Live Sync: Both text and Morse fields update automatically.
  • Mobile-Friendly: Fully responsive design using Bootstrap 5.
  • Customizable: Easy-to-modify codebase built with jQuery.
How It Works
  • Uses a JavaScript object map to match English letters and numbers with Morse code equivalents.
  • Typing in the text field converts characters to Morse code using dots (.), dashes (-), and slashes (/) instantly.
  • Editing the Morse code field converts it back to readable text automatically.
  • The audio player uses the Web Audio API to generate correct tone beeps with proper timing for dots and dashes.
How to Use
  1. Enter your message in the Text area.
  2. See the Morse code update live in the Morse Code area.
  3. Paste Morse code to convert it back to text.
  4. Click Play Morse to hear the Morse beeps.
  5. Use Copy or Download buttons to save your Morse code.
Use Cases
  • Learn Morse code quickly and easily.
  • Practice Morse for ham radio, Scouts, or communication training.
  • Send secret messages with Morse code.
  • A fun and educational tool for students and enthusiasts.

Tools FAQs

Morse code is a method of encoding text using a series of dots (.) and dashes (-) to represent letters, numbers, and symbols. It was originally developed for telegraph communication and is still used in aviation, radio, and emergency signaling.

This tool allows you to:

  • Convert text to Morse code (e.g., HELLO → .... . .-.. .-.. ---)

  • Convert Morse code to text (e.g., .... . .-.. .-.. --- → HELLO)
    It supports letters, numbers, and common punctuation.

Yes. The tool follows the international Morse code standard and provides instant conversion as you type or paste text.

Yes. Many Morse code tools (including this one) offer audio playback, so you can listen to the Morse signal as short and long beeps (representing dots and dashes).

Yes, though not widely used for everyday communication, Morse code is still important in:

  • Ham (amateur) radio

  • Aviation and navigation beacons

  • Military training

  • Emergency signaling (e.g., SOS)

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