Morse code translator
What is a Morse Code Translator?
Morse code represents letters and numbers as sequences of short signals (dots) and long signals (dashes). Developed in the 1830s and 1840s for the telegraph, it is still used by amateur radio operators, in aviation navigation beacons and as an emergency signalling method. This translator converts text to Morse and Morse back to text.
How to use it
- Type text to see its Morse code, or paste Morse code to decode it.
- Separate letters with a space and words with
/when entering Morse. - Copy the result.
Examples
SOS=... --- ...HELLO WORLD=.... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -..2026=..--- ----- ..--- -....
Reference highlights
- E
.and T-are the shortest codes, because they are the most common letters in English. - Digits all have five symbols: 1 is
.----, 5 is....., 0 is-----. - Common punctuation includes period
.-.-.-, comma--..--and question mark..--...
Timing rules
In sent Morse, a dash lasts three dots, the gap between symbols in a letter is one dot, between letters three dots, and between words seven dots. Speed is measured in words per minute, using the word PARIS as the standard length.
Fun fact
SOS was chosen as a distress signal because its pattern is easy to send and recognise, not because it stands for any phrase.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are words separated in Morse code?
In written Morse, letters are separated by spaces and words by a slash. In sound, the gap between words is seven dot lengths.
What is SOS in Morse code?
Three dots, three dashes, three dots, sent as one continuous signal.
Is Morse code case-sensitive?
No. Morse code has no distinction between uppercase and lowercase letters.
Is Morse code still used?
Yes, by amateur radio operators, in some aviation and maritime navigation aids, and as an emergency signalling method.