Text to Morse Code

What is Morse Code?

Morse code is a method used in telecommunication to encode text characters as standardized sequences of two different signal durations, called dots and dashes or dits and dahs. It was developed in the 1830s and 1840s by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail.

How to Use

• Enter text in the left box to convert to Morse code
• Enter Morse code in the left box to convert to text
• Use the Play button to hear the Morse code
• Use the Copy button to copy the result
• Use the Clear button to start fresh

Morse Code Rules

• Dots (.) represent short signals
• Dashes (-) represent long signals
• Spaces between letters are represented by a single space
• Spaces between words are represented by a forward slash (/)
• Letters are separated by spaces
• Words are separated by forward slashes

Common Use Cases

• Emergency communication
• Amateur radio
• Military communication
• Aviation communication
• Learning and education
• Historical research

Tips

• Use the Play button to practice recognizing Morse code by sound
• Start with simple words and gradually increase complexity
• Practice regularly to improve your Morse code skills
• Use the tool to verify your Morse code translations
• Remember that spaces are important in Morse code