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Text to NATO phonetic alphabet

Spell any text in the NATO phonetic alphabet online: "cab" becomes Charlie Alfa Bravo. Handy for spelling a name, a booking code or an email address over the phone. Type or paste, free, no sign-up, and nothing leaves your browser.

How to spell text in the NATO alphabet

  1. 1Type or paste a name, code or word into the input box
  2. 2Read the spelling words in the result box
  3. 3Click "Copy" or read it out loud
  4. One spelling word per letter, such as Alfa Bravo Charlie.

What you get

  • Nothing is uploaded.The spelling runs in your browser, so your text stays on your device.
  • Updates as you type.The result follows every keystroke, with no button to press.
  • Works offline.Once the tool has been opened, it needs no connection.

What you can do

  • Turn each letter A to Z into its code word, from Alfa to Zulu.
  • Write upper and lower case the same way.
  • Mark spaces between words with a slash, so word breaks stay clear when you read it out.
  • Keep digits and punctuation in the result as they are, so a code like "AB7" stays readable.

Good to know

  • The words are the international spelling Alfa, Juliett and Whiskey, as used in aviation and radio.
  • Digits and punctuation are not turned into words. Only the letters A to Z are.
  • Letters with accents, such as ä or é, are copied as they are.

Questions

What is the NATO phonetic alphabet?

A list of 26 code words, Alfa for A up to Zulu for Z, made so that letters are not mixed up on a bad phone line or radio.

How do I spell my name in the NATO alphabet?

Type your name into the input box. Each letter appears as its code word, with a slash where a space was.

Are numbers spelled out too?

No. Digits stay as digits in the result. Only letters are turned into code words.

Is my text uploaded?

No. Your browser does the conversion on your own device.

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Four steps

  1. Start with a file or a task

    Drop a file, search, or pick a task.

  2. The tool opens in a window

    Open as many as you like, side by side as tabs.

  3. Results collect on the right

    Drag a result into the next tool.

  4. Save when you're done

    Saved files go to your downloads.

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iPhone and iPad

  1. Open the tool in Safari.
  2. Tap Share (the square with the arrow).
  3. Choose “Add to Home Screen”, then Add.

Android

  1. Open the tool in Chrome.
  2. Tap the menu (⋮) at the top right.
  3. Choose “Add to Home screen” or “Install app”.

Computer

  1. Open the tool in Chrome or Edge.
  2. Click the install icon in the address bar.
  3. Choose Install.

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