Morse converter

Convert text to morse and the other way for any string input.

Tool: Code Converter
Type: Text Encoding

Morse converter

Convert Text to Morse Code
Enter text or Morse code (using dots and dashes)
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Morse Code Reference

Morse Code Symbols: Uses dots (•) and dashes (−) separated by spaces. Each letter is separated by a space, and words by multiple spaces.

Letter Morse Letter Morse Number Morse
A •− N −• 0 −−−−−
B −••• O −−− 1 •−−−−
C −•−• P •−−• 2 ••−−−
D −•• Q −−•− 3 •••−−
E • R •−• 4 ••••−
F ••−• S ••• 5 •••••
G −−• T − 6 −••••
H •••• U ••− 7 −−•••
I •• V •••− 8 −−−••
J •−−− W •−− 9 −−−−•
K −•− X −••−
L •−•• Y −•−−
M −− Z −−••

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Ham Radio

Convert messages to Morse code for amateur radio communication and training.

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Understand and decode historical Morse code communications and messages.

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Encode secret messages, create puzzles, or just have fun learning Morse code.

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Complete Guide to Morse Code

What is Morse Code?

Morse code is a system of encoding text characters as sequences of dots and dashes. Developed by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail in 1838, it was originally transmitted using telegraph technology. Each letter, number, and punctuation mark has a unique pattern of dots (represented as •) and dashes (represented as −), separated by spaces.

History of Morse Code

  • 1838: Morse code created by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail
  • 1844: First long-distance telegraph message sent: "What hath God wrought"
  • 19th-20th Century: Became the standard for maritime and military communications
  • SOS Signal: Famous distress signal transmitted in Morse code
  • Modern Era: Still used in amateur radio (ham radio) and aviation

Morse Code Basics

  • Dot (•): Short signal, represented as a period in text
  • Dash (−): Long signal, represented as a hyphen in text
  • Space: Separates letters and words
  • International Standard: The dot-dash patterns are standardized worldwide
  • Audio/Visual: Can be transmitted via sound, light, or radio waves

Modern Uses of Morse Code

  • Amateur Radio (Ham Radio): Still widely used by hobbyists worldwide
  • Aviation: Aircraft navigation beacons transmit identification in Morse
  • Maritime: Emergency and distress signals use Morse code
  • Military: Used in certain military communications
  • Education: Taught as history and technical skill
  • Accessibility: Used by people with communication disabilities

Fun Facts About Morse Code

  • The letter E (•) is shortest, while O (−−−) is longest in Morse code
  • The famous SOS signal (•••−−−•••) doesn't stand for "Save Our Souls" but was chosen for its distinctive pattern
  • Morse code is still required for earning certain amateur radio licenses
  • It takes about 3-5 weeks of practice to become proficient at Morse code
  • Morse code was the precursor to modern binary code used in computers
Pro Tip: To learn Morse code effectively, start with learning single letters and numbers, then practice combining them into words and messages.

Frequently Asked Questions

SOS (•••−−−•••) is an international distress signal. It was chosen because its distinctive pattern is easy to recognize, not because it stands for "Save Our Souls" or "Save Our Ship."
Basic proficiency takes about 3-5 weeks with regular practice. Advanced proficiency for ham radio licenses may take several months.
A dot (•) is a short signal, and a dash (−) is a long signal. The dash duration is typically 3 times longer than the dot duration.
Yes! It's still used in amateur radio, aviation navigation beacons, maritime distress signals, and by people with communication disabilities.
Yes! This converter supports both letters and numbers (0-9), converting them to their corresponding Morse code patterns.
In Morse code, letter spaces are represented by single spaces, and word spaces are represented by larger gaps (usually 7 times the dot duration).
Yes! This tool is great for learning and practice. Use it to see Morse patterns, verify your conversions, and understand the code structure.
Yes! Our Morse Code Converter is completely free with unlimited conversions and no registration required.

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