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Morse Code Converter

Convert text to Morse code and Morse code back to text instantly.

Morse Code Reference

Letters

A

.-

B

-...

C

-.-.

D

-..

E

.

F

..-.

G

--.

H

....

I

..

J

.---

K

-.-

L

.-..

M

--

N

-.

O

---

P

.--.

Q

--.-

R

.-.

S

...

T

-

U

..-

V

...-

W

.--

X

-..-

Y

-.--

Z

--..

Digits

0

-----

1

.----

2

..---

3

...--

4

....-

5

.....

6

-....

7

--...

8

---..

9

----.

How to use the Morse Code Converter

1

Choose direction

Select 'Text to Morse' or 'Morse to Text' depending on what you want to convert.

2

Enter your input

Type text or Morse code in the input area. For Morse input, use spaces between symbols and three spaces between words.

3

Copy the result

The conversion appears instantly. Click Copy to grab it.

What is the Morse Code Translator?

Morse code represents letters and numbers as sequences of short signals (dots) and long signals (dashes). It was created for the telegraph in the 1830s and is still used today in aviation, amateur radio, and accessibility devices. This translator converts plain text to Morse code and decodes Morse code back to readable text in real time.

Type in either box and the other side updates instantly. You can convert a single word, a full message, or paste Morse you received and read it as normal text.

  • Translate text to Morse code as you type
  • Decode Morse code back into readable text
  • Supports letters, numbers, and common punctuation
  • Uses standard International Morse Code
  • Copy either the text or the Morse output with one click
  • Works offline in your browser with no uploads

How to read Morse code

A dot is a short mark and a dash is three times longer. Within a single letter the marks are separated by a short gap. Letters are separated by a slightly longer gap, and words are separated by a longer gap still. In written Morse, a single space usually separates letters and a slash or a triple space separates words, which is the convention this tool uses.

The most useful sequences to know

SOS is the best known signal: three dots, three dashes, three dots (... --- ...). It was chosen because it is simple and hard to mistake. Other common letters include E (a single dot) and T (a single dash), which are the shortest because they are the most frequent letters in English.

Where Morse code is still used

Amateur radio operators use it because a Morse signal carries further than voice at the same power. Aviation navigation beacons broadcast their identifiers in Morse. It also appears in assistive technology, where people who cannot use a standard keyboard can input characters with two switches for dots and dashes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I write SOS in Morse code?
SOS is ... --- ... which is three dots, three dashes, and three dots. It is the international distress signal because the pattern is short and unmistakable.
What do the dots and dashes mean?
A dot is a short signal and a dash is a long signal that lasts about three times as long. Combinations of dots and dashes map to each letter and number.
Can this tool decode Morse back to text?
Yes. Paste Morse code using dots, dashes, spaces between letters, and slashes or longer gaps between words, and it converts back to readable text instantly.
Does it support numbers and punctuation?
Yes. International Morse Code includes digits 0 through 9 and common punctuation, and this translator handles them.
How are words separated in Morse code?
Letters are separated by a single space and words are separated by a slash or a longer gap. This tool follows that standard so the output is easy to read and share.

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