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Morse Code Translator

Convert text to Morse code and decode Morse code back to text. Includes audio playback to hear the dots and dashes.

Mode

Text to Morse Code

Morse Code Reference

Letters
Numbers
Special
Common Signals:
SOS: ··· −−− ···
Start: −·−·−
End: ·−·−·

About Morse Code

Morse code is a method of encoding text characters as sequences of dots (·) and dashes (−). Developed in the 1830s-1840s for use with the telegraph, it remains relevant today in aviation, amateur radio, and assistive technology.

Timing Rules

  • Dot: 1 unit of time
  • Dash: 3 units of time
  • Between symbols: 1 unit gap
  • Between letters: 3 units gap
  • Between words: 7 units gap

Common Uses Today

  • Aviation: Navigation beacons (VOR/NDB)
  • Amateur Radio: CW (Continuous Wave) mode
  • Accessibility: Assistive communication devices
  • Military: Emergency signaling
Fun Fact: The distress signal "SOS" (··· −−− ···) was chosen because it's distinctive and easy to recognize, not because it stands for "Save Our Ship" or "Save Our Souls."

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