Morse Code Encoder / Decoder
Convert text to Morse code and back. Supports all letters, digits, and common punctuation.
About This Tool
The Morse Code Translator converts text to Morse code and decodes Morse code back to text. It supports all 26 letters (A–Z), digits (0–9), and common punctuation. In Morse output, letters are separated by spaces and words are separated by a forward slash (/).
Morse code was developed by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail in the 1830s for telegraph communication. The International Morse Code (ITU) is the modern standard, used in amateur radio, aviation, and emergency signaling.
How to Use
- Select the direction: Text → Morse or Morse → Text.
- Enter your text or Morse code in the input field.
- Click Convert (or press Enter) to translate.
- Click Copy to copy the result to your clipboard.
Morse Code Format
Dots (·) are short signals; dashes (−) are long signals. Letter separator: one space. Word separator: / (space-slash-space). Example: "SOS" = · · · / − − − / · · · . Common letters: E = ·, T = −, A = · −, N = − ·, S = · · ·, O = − − −.
Use Cases
Amateur radio (ham radio) operators practice encoding and decoding messages in Morse. Students studying telecommunications history learn the original digital communication system. Puzzle enthusiasts decode Morse code clues in escape rooms and treasure hunts. Educators use Morse code exercises in STEM and electronics courses to teach binary-like encoding systems.
FAQ
- Is Morse code still used today? — Yes. It is used in amateur radio, aviation navigation beacons (VOR/NDB identifiers), and as an accessibility input method on some devices.
- How do I decode Morse code? — Enter the Morse sequence using dots (.) and dashes (-), with spaces between letters and / between words, then click Convert.
- What is SOS in Morse code? — · · · − − − · · · (three dots, three dashes, three dots). It was chosen because it is easy to transmit and recognize, not as an abbreviation.