Morse Code Translator
Convert text to Morse code or decode Morse code back to text instantly. Supports all letters, numbers, and common punctuation.
What is Morse Code?
Morse code is a communication system developed in the 1830s by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail that represents letters and numbers as sequences of dots (short signals) and dashes (long signals). It was the primary long-distance communication method before the telephone, used in telegraphy, maritime communication, and aviation. Today it's still used in amateur radio, aviation, and as an accessibility tool. SOS — the universal distress signal — is three dots, three dashes, three dots (... --- ...).
How to use the Morse Code Translator
- 1Select direction: "Text → Morse" to encode regular text, or "Morse → Text" to decode Morse.
- 2Type or paste your input.
- 3Click "Translate" to see the result.
- 4In Morse input, use dots (.) and dashes (-), separate letters with spaces, and separate words with a forward slash (/).
Common uses
- →Learning Morse code for amateur radio (ham radio) licensing
- →Encoding secret messages for escape rooms and treasure hunts
- →Decoding Morse code from military history books and films
- →Creating Morse-coded creative content for social media and puzzles
Frequently asked questions
+What is Morse code?
Morse code is a communication system that represents letters and numbers as sequences of dots (short signals) and dashes (long signals). It was invented by Samuel Morse in the 1830s.
+How do I decode Morse code?
Switch to 'Morse → Text' mode, enter your Morse code using dots (.) and dashes (-), separate letters with spaces and words with a forward slash (/), then click Translate.
+What does SOS look like in Morse code?
SOS is '... --- ...' — three dots, three dashes, three dots. It's the universal distress signal.