Morse Code Translator – Text to Morse
Convert any text to Morse code (dots and dashes) or decode Morse code back to text. Includes a reference chart for all letters, numbers, and common punctuation.
Reference Chart
How to Use
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Select "Text → Morse" to encode text, or "Morse → Text" to decode Morse code
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Type your text or paste your Morse code into the input field
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The result appears automatically. Click Copy to copy it to clipboard
Frequently Asked Questions
Who invented Morse code?
Morse code was developed by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail in the 1830s and 1840s, primarily for use with telegraph systems to transmit messages over long distances.
How does Morse code work?
Each letter and number is represented by a unique sequence of dots (short signals) and dashes (long signals). Letters are separated by spaces, and words are separated by forward slashes (/).
What does SOS mean in Morse code?
SOS is the internationally recognized distress signal, represented as · · · – – – · · · (three dots, three dashes, three dots). It was adopted in 1908 as an emergency signal.
Is Morse code still used today?
Yes, Morse code is still used in amateur radio (ham radio) and some aviation navigation. It is also used as an accessibility input method for people with limited mobility.
Translate text to Morse code
This tool converts ordinary text into Morse code — the dots and dashes used in telegraphy — and can translate Morse back into letters. Each letter and number maps to a unique pattern of short and long signals.
Type a message and the Morse equivalent appears instantly, ready to copy or read aloud.
Fun and practical uses
- Learning Morse code for radio, scouting or a hobby.
- Sending secret messages with friends.
- Puzzles, escape rooms and games.
- For other encodings, try the Base64 encoder.
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