Morse Code Translator

Convert text to Morse code or decode Morse code to text

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Did you know that Morse code was first used in 1844 to send the message "What hath God wrought?"

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Morse Code Reference:

A
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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
.-..
0
-----
1
.----
2
..---
3
...--
4
....-
5
.....
6
-....
7
--...
8
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9
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How to Use the Morse Code Translator

This free Morse code translator allows you to convert text to Morse code or decode Morse code back to text instantly. Perfect for learning, communication, or just for fun!

Converting Text to Morse Code

  1. Select "Text → Morse Code" mode
  2. Type or paste your text into the input box
  3. Click "Convert to Morse Code"
  4. Copy the result to your clipboard

The converter supports all letters (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and common punctuation marks.

Converting Morse Code to Text

  1. Select "Morse Code → Text" mode
  2. Enter Morse code using dots (.) and dashes (-)
  3. Separate letters with spaces
  4. Separate words with " / " or multiple spaces
  5. Click "Convert to Text"

What is Morse Code?

Morse code is a method of encoding text characters as sequences of dots and dashes (or dits and dahs). It was developed in the 1830s and 1840s by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail for use with the electric telegraph.

Each letter and number is represented by a unique combination of short signals (dots) and long signals (dashes).

Morse Code Timing

  • Dot: 1 unit of time
  • Dash: 3 units of time
  • Gap between dots/dashes: 1 unit
  • Gap between letters: 3 units
  • Gap between words: 7 units

Common Morse Code Signals

  • SOS: ... --- ... (International distress signal)
  • CQ: -.-. --.- (General call to all stations)
  • 73: --... ...-- (Best regards)
  • 88: ---.. ---.. (Love and kisses)

Modern Uses of Morse Code

  • Amateur radio (ham radio) communication
  • Aviation navigation beacons
  • Assistive technology for people with disabilities
  • Military and emergency communications
  • Educational purposes and code learning

Fun Facts About Morse Code

  • The most common letter in Morse code is E (a single dot)
  • SOS was chosen as the distress signal because it's easy to recognize: ... --- ...
  • Morse code can be transmitted by light, sound, or even eye blinks
  • It's still required knowledge for amateur radio licenses in some countries
  • The character "E" appears most frequently in English, so it was given the shortest code