Morse Code Translator

Translate text to Morse code and back

The Morse Code Translator converts plain text into Morse code and decodes Morse back into readable text instantly. It handles letters, numbers, and common punctuation, using a space between letters and a slash (/) between words. Type or paste in either direction and copy the result — all processed privately in your browser.

What is Morse code?

Morse code represents each letter and number as a sequence of dots (short signals) and dashes (long signals). Developed in the 1830s for the telegraph, it can be sent as sound, light, or taps, which made it the backbone of long-distance communication for over a century. It is still used today in aviation, amateur radio, and as an accessible communication method.

How Morse is written

Letter	Morse
E	.
T	-
S	...
O	---
SOS	... --- ...

Within a word, letters are separated by a single space. Between words, this tool uses a slash (/) so the boundaries are clear when you paste Morse back in.

How to use it

1. Choose Text → Morse or Morse → Text.
2. Type your text, or paste Morse using spaces between letters and / between words.
3. Copy the result, or Swap it back into the input.

Fun facts about Morse code

• SOS (… --- …) was chosen as the distress signal because it is simple and unmistakable.
• E is a single dot because it is the most common letter — efficient encoding at work.
• Morse can be sent with anything that turns on and off: a flashlight, a horn, even blinking.
• Amateur radio operators still earn licenses partly through Morse proficiency.

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