Morse Code Converter

Convert text to Morse code and Morse code back to text instantly. Morse code encodes letters as sequences of dots (short signals) and dashes (long signals), originally invented for telegraph communication in the 1830s. Type below to convert — with audio playback.

Input Text

Morse Code Output

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Morse Code Reference

0 -----

1 .----

2 ..---

3 ...--

4 ....-

5 .....

6 -....

7 --...

8 ---..

9 ----.

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 --..

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morse code?

Morse code is a method of encoding text into sequences of dots (short signals) and dashes (long signals). Invented in the 1830s by Samuel Morse, it was originally used for telegraph communication. Each letter, number, and punctuation mark has a unique combination of dots and dashes.

How do you read Morse code?

In Morse code, a dot (.) is a short signal and a dash (-) is a long signal (3x the duration of a dot). Letters are separated by spaces, and words are separated by forward slashes (/). For example, SOS in Morse code is ... --- ... (three dots, three dashes, three dots).

Is Morse code still used today?

Yes. While no longer the primary method of communication, Morse code is still used in amateur (ham) radio, aviation, military applications, and accessibility tools. The universal distress signal SOS (... --- ...) remains recognized worldwide.