Morse, Braille & NATO Alphabet
Translate text to and from Morse code, Braille, the NATO alphabet, IPA, and Shavian
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Type in either box; the other updates. Prosigns such as <SK> or <AR> are written in angle brackets.
Tap key
Hold the key (or Space while it’s focused): short for a dot, long for a dash. Pause between letters and words.
Decoded from your taps
Nothing keyed yet.
How to use Morse, Braille & NATO Alphabet
Convert text to and from Morse code, Braille and the NATO or German DIN 5009 spelling alphabet, or transcribe English into IPA and the Shavian alphabet. Morse can be played as sound, saved as a WAV file or keyed in by hand.
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Choose an alphabet at the top: Morse code, Braille, NATO / spelling, IPA or Shavian.
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Type in Text. For Morse, Braille and NATO you can also type in the code box to decode it back to text.
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For Morse, set Character speed, Farnsworth speed, Tone and Volume under Playback, then click Play or WAV.
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To practise keying, hold the Key in the Tap key panel and click Add to text to keep what was decoded.
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Copy the result from the code box.
Frequently asked questions
How do I separate letters and words in Morse?
Put a space between letters and a / between words. Write prosigns such as <SK> or <AR> in angle brackets. Characters with no Morse equivalent are listed under the boxes.
Can it decode a Morse audio recording?
No. It decodes dots and dashes you type and the timing of your presses on the Key, but it does not listen to audio files or the microphone.
Which Braille does it use?
Uncontracted (Grade 1) Unified English Braille: ⠠ marks a capital and ⠼ starts a number. Grade 2 contractions are not used, so the output is longer than everyday English braille but easy to decode.
How accurate are the IPA and Shavian transcriptions?
Approximate. About 400 common words come from a General American dictionary; other words are derived (plurals, -ed, -ing) or guessed from spelling. Set Words not in the dictionary to Spell letter names if you prefer no guessing.
Which spelling alphabet should I use?
NATO / ICAO is the international standard for spelling English over radio and phone; German DIN 5009 suits German-speaking listeners. The Reference panel lists the word for every letter, with NATO pronunciations.
Why do I see empty boxes in Shavian mode?
Your device has no font for the Shavian alphabet. The text is still correct and copies normally.