How should I format the input?

Separate each character's Morse code with a single space (e.g., ".... . .-.. .-.. ---" for HELLO). Separate words with " / " (space-slash-space) or three spaces.

What happens if I enter an unrecognised sequence?

Unrecognised dot-dash sequences are replaced with a ? character in the output to indicate a decoding failure for that character.

Does it support the same characters as the encoder?

Yes. The decoder supports all International Morse Code characters — letters A–Z, digits 0–9, and common punctuation.

What is the difference between a dot and a dash in Morse code?

A dot (dit) is a short signal, and a dash (dah) is approximately 3 times longer. The ratio of timing between dots, dashes, letter gaps, and word gaps defines the Morse code rhythm. In text notation, . and - are used.

Can I decode Morse from a continuous string without spaces?

The decoder requires spaces between character codes for accurate decoding. A continuous string like "....---..." is ambiguous — it could be H, O, S or various other combinations. Use the standard spaced format.

Morse Code to Text Decoder

Decodes International Morse Code (dots and dashes) back to human-readable text. Enter each character's code separated by a single space, with word boundaries marked by a forward slash (/) or triple space.

Runs entirely in your browser — your input is never uploaded, stored, or logged.

Decode Morse Code messages from radio practice, learning exercises, or any encoded text. To encode text to Morse, use the Text to Morse Code converter.

Examples

Decode SOS

Input

... --- ...

Output

SOS

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