Morse Code Translator

Convert text to .... . .-.. .-.. --- and back

Free Morse code translator. Supports letters, numbers, and punctuation. Encode and decode instantly.

Text to Morse Code

Morse Code to Text (Decode)

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Morse Code Example

Input: Hello World

.... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -..

Complete Morse Code Alphabet

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--..

Numbers

0-----
1.----
2..---
3...--
4....-
5.....
6-....
7--...
8---..
9----.

What Is Morse Code?

Morse code is a communication system that encodes letters and numbers as sequences of short and long signals, known as dots and dashes. It was invented by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail in the 1830s and 1840s for use with the electric telegraph, allowing messages to be transmitted over long distances using electrical pulses.

Each letter and digit has a unique combination of dots and dashes. For example, E is a single dot (.) and T is a single dash (-), making them the most efficient codes for the most common characters in English. Longer, less common letters receive longer codes.

Modern Morse code follows the International Morse Code standard (ITU), which is used globally by amateur radio operators, pilots, and maritime communicators. It is also recognised as an accessibility input method for people who cannot use conventional keyboards.

How to Use This Morse Code Translator

Encoding: Text to Morse

  1. Type or paste your text into the top input box labelled "Your Text".
  2. The Morse code equivalent appears instantly in the output box below it.
  3. Click Copy to copy the Morse code to your clipboard.

Decoding: Morse to Text

  1. Paste your Morse code into the lower input box labelled "Morse Code Input".
  2. Separate letters with single spaces and words with a forward slash (/).
  3. The decoded text appears in the output box. Click Copy to copy it.

Morse Code Format Guide

Dot (.):A short signal. Represents the shorter element in a character code.
Dash (-):A long signal, three times the duration of a dot. Represents the longer element.
Letter separator:A single space between the dot-dash sequences of adjacent letters.
Word separator (/):A forward slash with spaces on each side separates words. Example: .... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -..

Uses of Morse Code Today

Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators (hams) continue to use Morse code for long-distance communication. Morse signals travel farther than voice at the same power level, making it reliable for weak-signal and emergency communication.

Aviation

Aircraft navigation beacons transmit their identifier in Morse code on radio frequencies. Pilots can identify beacons by listening to the pattern of dots and dashes broadcast on navigation equipment.

Accessibility

Morse code is recognised as an accessibility input method for users with limited mobility. A single switch input device can send dots and dashes, allowing full text input without a keyboard.

Education and Puzzles

Morse code is widely used in escape rooms, treasure hunts, puzzle games, and educational contexts. Knowing how to translate Morse code is a valued skill for puzzle enthusiasts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morse code?

Morse code is a method of encoding text characters as sequences of short signals (dots) and long signals (dashes). It was developed in the 1830s and 1840s by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail for use with the electric telegraph. Today it is still used in aviation, amateur radio, and as an accessibility input method.

How does this text to Morse code translator work?

Type or paste any text into the top input box. Each letter is looked up in the International Morse Code alphabet and replaced with its dot-and-dash sequence. Letters are separated by spaces, and words are separated by a forward slash (/). The result appears instantly and can be copied with one click.

How do I decode Morse code back to text?

Paste your Morse code into the lower Decode section. Separate letters with spaces and words with a forward slash (/). The decoder looks up each dot-and-dash sequence in reverse and produces the original text. Unknown sequences are shown as a question mark.

What format does the Morse code use?

This translator uses International Morse Code (ITU Morse Code), which is the worldwide standard. Dots are shown as "." and dashes as "-". Letters are separated by single spaces, and words are separated by " / " (a forward slash with a space on each side).

Does Morse code support numbers and punctuation?

Yes. International Morse Code defines sequences for all ten digits (0 through 9) and common punctuation including period, comma, question mark, exclamation mark, slash, parentheses, colon, semicolon, equals sign, and more. All of these are supported in this translator.

Is this Morse code translator free?

Yes, completely free with no account required and no usage limits.

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