Morse Code Encoder / Decoder
Encode and decode Morse code. Supports letters, digits, and punctuation.
About This Tool
The Morse Code Translator converts text to Morse code and decodes Morse code back to text. It supports all 26 letters (A–Z), digits (0–9), and common punctuation. In Morse output, letters are separated by spaces and words are separated by a forward slash (/).
Morse code was developed by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail in the 1830s for telegraph communication. Dots (.) are short signals; dashes (-) are long signals. Word separator: / (space-slash-space). Example: SOS = ... --- ...
How to Use
- Select the direction: Text → Morse to encode, or Morse → Text to decode.
- Enter your text or Morse code in the input field.
- The output updates automatically as you type.
- Click Copy to copy the result to your clipboard.
Use Cases
Amateur radio (ham radio) operators practice encoding and decoding messages in Morse. Puzzle enthusiasts decode Morse code clues in escape rooms and treasure hunts. Students studying telecommunications history learn about this original digital communication system.
FAQ
- Is Morse code still used today? Yes. It is used in amateur radio, aviation navigation beacons (VOR/NDB identifiers), and as an accessibility input method on some devices.
- How do I decode Morse code? Enter the Morse sequence using dots (.) and dashes (-), with spaces between letters and / between words, then switch to Morse → Text mode.
- What is SOS in Morse code? ... --- ... (three dots, three dashes, three dots). It was chosen because it is easy to transmit and recognize, not as an abbreviation.