Morse Code Translator
Convert text to Morse code and vice versa
What is Morse Code Translator?
Morse Code Translator is a free online tool that converts text to Morse code and Morse code back to text. Morse code represents each letter and number as a unique sequence of dots (.) and dashes (-), separated by spaces between characters and slashes (/) between words. Originally developed for telegraph communication in the 1830s, Morse code remains relevant in amateur radio, aviation, maritime signaling, accessibility applications, and emergency communication. This tool supports the international Morse code standard for all English letters and digits. All processing happens in your browser with no data sent to any server.
How to Use
- Select the conversion direction (Text → Morse or Morse → Text).
- Enter text or Morse code and the conversion happens in real time.
- Use the 'Copy' button to copy the result to clipboard.
Tips & Best Practices
- Use / to separate words in Morse code input (e.g., .... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -..).
- SOS in Morse code is ... --- ... - one of the most recognized distress signals.
- Learn the most common letters first: E (.) T (-) A (.-) I (..) N (-.) are the simplest.
- Morse code timing: a dash is three times the length of a dot.
- The tool handles uppercase and lowercase input identically since Morse code is case-insensitive.
Use Cases
Education
Learn Morse code by converting text and practicing the dot-dash patterns.
Amateur Radio
Encode and decode messages for ham radio communication practice.
Creative Projects
Create Morse code jewelry, artwork, or hidden messages in designs.
Emergency Preparedness
Learn basic SOS and distress signals in Morse code for emergency situations.
FAQ
What is Morse code?
Morse code is a communication system that represents letters, numbers, and punctuation using combinations of dots (.) and dashes (-). It was invented by Samuel Morse in the 1830s.
How are words and characters separated?
Characters are separated by spaces, and words are separated by ' / '. Example: HELLO WORLD = .... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -..
Is Morse code still used today?
Yes, it is used for identification signals in aviation and maritime communication, and remains actively used in amateur (HAM) radio.
Is my data collected?
No, all conversion happens in your browser and no text is sent to any server.
Can Korean characters be converted to Morse code?
The international Morse code standard only supports English letters and numbers. Korean characters are skipped, so please input text in English.
How is the SOS signal represented in Morse code?
SOS is represented as '... --- ...' (three dots, three dashes, three dots) and is the most widely recognized Morse code distress signal in the world.
How do I separate words in Morse code?
Words are separated by / (slash) or 7 units of space in traditional Morse timing.
Does it support numbers?
Yes, all digits 0-9 have Morse code representations (e.g., 1 is .---- and 0 is -----).
What about special characters?
Common punctuation marks like period, comma, and question mark are supported. Unsupported characters show as ?.
What is the SOS signal?
SOS is ... --- ... (three dots, three dashes, three dots). It is the international distress signal.
Is Morse code the same worldwide?
International Morse Code is standardized worldwide, though some countries have extensions for their languages.