Morse Code Converter
Convert text to Morse code and decode Morse code back to text
Morse Code Converter
Convert between text and Morse code
Letters separated by space, words by /
Characters: 0 • Uppercase conversion automatic
Morse Code Reference
Common Letters:
- A: .-
- E: .
- T: -
- S: ...
- O: ---
Timing:
- Dot: 1 unit
- Dash: 3 units
- Space between symbols: 1 unit
- Space between letters: 3 units
- Space between words: 7 units
Special:
- SOS: ... --- ...
- Space: /
- Error: ........
- End of message: .-.-.
Morse Code Converter – Complete Communication Tool
Our Morse Code Converter is a comprehensive tool for working with this historic communication method. Convert between text and Morse code with support for sound playback, multiple formats, and detailed timing rules.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Morse code is a method of encoding text characters as sequences of two different signal durations, called dots and dashes (or dits and dahs). It was developed by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail in the 1830s for telegraphy and is still used today in radio communications.
Morse code represents each letter, digit, and punctuation mark with a unique sequence of dots (short signals) and dashes (long signals). A dot duration is one unit, a dash is three units. Spaces between symbols are one unit, between letters three units, and between words seven units.
The most common letters have the shortest codes: E (.), T (-), A (.-), I (..), N (-.), M (--), S (...), O (---), etc. The least common letters have longer codes: Q (--.-), Y (-.--), X (-..-), J (.---), etc.
SOS is the international distress signal in Morse code: ... --- ... (three dots, three dashes, three dots). It was chosen because it's easy to remember and recognize. Contrary to popular belief, SOS doesn't stand for 'Save Our Souls' - it was simply chosen for its distinctive pattern.
Yes, Morse code has representations for all digits (0-9) and common punctuation marks. Numbers are five symbols each (0: -----, 1: .----, etc.). Common punctuation includes period (.-.-.-), comma (--..--), question mark (..--..), and slash (-..-.).
Our converter supports: 1) Spaced format (.... . .-.. .-.. ---), 2) Compact format (.....-...-..---), 3) Slash-separated words (.... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -..). You can choose your preferred format for encoding.
Yes, our converter includes a sound playback feature. You can hear the Morse code representation of your text with proper timing. The sound uses standard frequencies and timing for dots (short beep) and dashes (long beep).
The conversion is 100% accurate according to the International Morse Code standard. It handles all letters A-Z, digits 0-9, common punctuation, and special symbols. The tool also validates Morse code input when decoding.
Our current tool converts between text and visual Morse code symbols. For decoding from audio, you would need specialized audio processing tools. However, you can use our decoder to convert written Morse code (dots and dashes) back to text.
Modern uses include: 1) Amateur radio communications, 2) Aviation and maritime distress signals, 3) Accessibility tools for people with disabilities, 4) Military communications, 5) Emergency signaling, 6) Educational purposes, 7) Puzzles and games.
