Morse Code Translator

Convert text to Morse code or decode Morse code back to text. Supports all English letters, digits, and common punctuation. Converts automatically as you type

Dots (·) and dashes (). Letters separated by space, words by / .
Separate letters with a space, words with / or double-space.

Frequently Asked Questions

Morse code is a method of encoding text characters as sequences of dots (short signals) and dashes (long signals). Developed by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail in the 1830s for the telegraph, it remains in use in amateur radio (HAM radio) and some emergency communications.

In written Morse code, letters within a word are separated by a single space, and words are separated by a forward slash ( / ) or a longer pause (equivalent to 7 dot-lengths in audio). This tool uses the / convention.

This tool supports the International Morse Code (ITU) standard: all 26 English letters (A–Z), digits 0–9, and common punctuation including period, comma, question mark, apostrophe, slash, dash, parentheses, colon, semicolon, equals sign, plus, and at sign.

How It Works

Choose Direction

Select Text → Morse to encode, or Morse → Text to decode. Each tab has its own input and output panel.

ITU Morse Lookup

Each character is looked up in a built-in ITU Morse code table. Encoding converts char by char; decoding splits on spaces and / word separators.

Copy or Reference

Copy the result with one click. Expand the reference chart below to look up any individual character in the full ITU Morse code table.

Common Use Cases

Amateur (HAM) Radio

Practice encoding and decoding CW (Continuous Wave) messages for amateur radio licensing exams or on-air contacts where Morse is still actively used.

Escape Room Puzzles

Create or solve Morse code clues for escape rooms, scavenger hunts, and puzzle games. Encode a secret message for your next design challenge.

Education & History

Teach students about telecommunication history with hands-on encoding. Decode historical telegraph messages reproduced in Morse notation.

Secret Messages

Send a lightly obfuscated message to someone who knows Morse. Not secure encryption, but a fun way to share notes that casual readers won't recognize.

Accessibility Research

Explore Morse code as an alternative input method for users with limited mobility, where two-switch devices can reliably input any character.

Film & Creative Projects

Encode props, sound effects, or visual elements in Morse for films, music videos, or art installations to add an authentic telegraphic feel.