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Morse Code Video Generator

Create a short Morse code video from text or typed Morse, preview the visual style, and download a local WebM clip when your browser supports recording.

Generate a short Morse code video

Input (Text)
Source
Est. video: 7s

Output (Morse)

Result

Video preview

Short clip

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Video settings
Visual style
Video resolution
Frame background
Visual intensity
18 WPM
12 WPM
650 Hz
75 %
Short-form workflow

How Morse video export works

This page is for short clips. Use the book translator when you need long-form source handling or split exports.

Write the signal

Type a short message or paste typed Morse dots, dashes, spaces, and slashes.

Choose a visual

Use the lightbulb, dot, full-frame flash, or animated Morse text style for the video frame.

Set timing

Character speed and Farnsworth spacing control the rhythm of the visual signal and optional audio track.

Download WebM

The browser records the canvas locally when WebM recording support is available.

Video format

Turn text or pasted Morse into WebM

The generator records a browser canvas, so WebM is the practical direct download format for short Morse videos.

Text to Morse video

Type a phrase, call sign, classroom prompt, or short message. The tool converts it with the same Morse utilities used across MorseWords.

Morse code to video

Paste dots, dashes, spaces, and slashes when you already have the Morse pattern and only need the visual clip.

WebM download

WebM is the browser-friendly default for canvas recording and is downloaded directly for normal short clips.

MP4 limits

MP4 is not guaranteed in-browser and this page does not use a heavy server renderer or conversion dependency.

Visual styles

Choose how the Morse signal appears

Pick the visual treatment that matches the use case. Smaller flash areas are better for broad sharing; full-frame flash needs extra care.

Lightbulb

A compact bulb signal beside the Morse text. It is the default because it keeps the flashing area small.

Dot

A minimal dot indicator for clean demonstrations, slides, and practice prompts.

Full-frame flash

The whole frame changes brightness on marks. Use it deliberately and keep the strobe warning in mind.

Animated Morse text

Recent dots and dashes become the visual focus, which helps when teaching symbol timing.

Timing and audio

Set the rhythm before download

Video timing follows the same Morse timing ideas as the audio tools: character speed, spacing, pitch, volume, and optional synchronized audio.

Turn audio on when the video should include synchronized tone playback. Turn it off for a silent visual-only clip.

Character speed controls the length of dots, dashes, and the rhythm inside each Morse character.

Farnsworth spacing widens gaps while keeping character shapes crisp, which can help learner videos.

Branding toggle

Minimal MorseWords branding can be left on for attribution or turned off when the clip needs a cleaner frame.

Use cases

Where short Morse videos fit

Use the standalone generator when you need a focused clip, not a book-length export or a full editing suite.

Teaching clips

Make short examples that show how a word, callsign, or phrase looks and sounds in Morse.

Practice prompts

Create visual drills for letters, words, or short sentences that learners can replay.

Presentations

Use WebM clips in slides or demonstrations when you need visual Morse without live browser controls.

Creative messages

Turn a short greeting, reveal, or coded phrase into a compact lightbulb or animated text video.

Safety and privacy

Keep the clip short, local, and viewer-friendly

The route is designed for short messages, local browser export, and clear warnings around full-frame flashing.

The route limits very long input. Use the book translator for chapter-length or book-length Morse video exports.

Full-frame warning

Full-frame flash can be uncomfortable or unsafe for some viewers, so it is not the default and the warning stays near the setting.

Local processing

MorseWords processes your source text locally in your browser. Your message is not uploaded to MorseWords servers or stored in a database. This route saves video settings only, not raw input or generated WebM files.

Browser support

If MediaRecorder or canvas captureStream is unavailable, the page disables download and explains the browser limitation.

FAQ

Morse code video generator FAQ

Answers for text to Morse video, pasted Morse, WebM downloads, audio tracks, visual styles, flashing safety, and browser support.

What is a Morse code video generator?>

It is a browser tool that turns text or typed Morse into a visual Morse signal, then records the result as a downloadable video when your browser supports recording.

Can I turn text into a Morse code video?>

Yes. Use Text to Morse video, type a short message, preview the generated dots and dashes, choose the visual style, and download WebM.

Can I paste Morse code directly?>

Yes. Switch to Morse code to video and paste dots, dashes, spaces, or slash-separated word gaps. Invalid symbols are reported before export.

What video format does it download?>

The standalone generator downloads a direct .webm file for normal short messages. It does not create a ZIP for the short-form route.

Why does it download WebM instead of MP4?>

WebM is the format browsers most commonly support for canvas recording. MP4 usually needs platform-specific encoders, a server renderer, or heavy conversion tools that this page does not use.

Can I include Morse audio in the video?>

Yes. Keep the audio track setting on to include synchronized Morse tone audio, or turn it off for a silent visual-only clip.

What visual styles are available?>

The route includes lightbulb, dot, full-frame flash, and animated Morse text styles. Lightbulb is the default for a compact visual signal.

What is the safest visual mode?>

Lightbulb or dot mode is the safest choice for broad sharing because only a small part of the frame changes during Morse marks.

What does full-frame flash mean?>

Full-frame flash changes the brightness of the whole video frame during Morse marks instead of flashing only a small bulb or dot.

Can flashing video be uncomfortable or unsafe?>

Yes. Full-frame flashing can be uncomfortable or unsafe for some viewers, especially people with photosensitive epilepsy or light sensitivity. Use a smaller visual mode when in doubt.

Can I make a long book-length Morse video here?>

No. This route is for short clips. Use the book translator when you need long-form source handling, chapter-length text, or split exports.

Is my input uploaded or stored?>

No. Input, Morse conversion, preview, and WebM recording happen locally in the browser. Raw input is not uploaded to MorseWords servers, stored in a database, or saved to browser storage by this route.

Why is video export unavailable in some browsers?>

The browser must support MediaRecorder and canvas captureStream for WebM recording. If either API is missing, the page shows a fallback message instead of a broken download.

Can I use the video commercially?>

You are responsible for the message, music-free audio, branding choices, and usage rights for your project. MorseWords does not grant rights to source text or third-party content.

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