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Morse Code Converter

Convert text to Morse code and Morse code back to text. Supports all letters, digits, and common punctuation marks.

Parameters

Choose whether to encode text to Morse or decode Morse to text.

Enter plain text or Morse code (dots and dashes) depending on the selected direction.

Separator between words in Morse output.

Results

Converted Output
Why Choose Morse Code Converter
The Morse Code Converter translates plain text into International Morse code and decodes Morse code back to readable text. It supports all 26 English letters, digits 0-9, and over 17 punctuation marks and special symbols including period, comma, question mark, exclamation mark, slash, parentheses, ampersand, colon, semicolon, equals, plus, minus, underscore, quote, dollar sign, and the at sign. Choose between three word-separator styles (slash, pipe, or double space) and convert in either direction instantly. Perfect for amateur radio operators, puzzle solvers, scouts, history enthusiasts, and anyone learning Morse code.
  • ✓Bi-directional conversion — Text to Morse and Morse to Text
  • ✓Complete alphabet (A-Z), numbers (0-9) and 18 punctuation/symbol characters
  • ✓Three configurable word separators: Slash (/), Pipe (|), or Double Space
  • ✓Unknown characters are gracefully skipped during encoding
  • ✓Unknown Morse codes decode to '?' to help you spot mistakes
  • ✓Instant client-side conversion — no network requests
How to Use
  1. 1Select the conversion direction: 'Text to Morse' or 'Morse to Text'.
  2. 2Type or paste your text or Morse code into the input field.
  3. 3If converting Text to Morse, choose your preferred word separator style.
  4. 4The converted result appears instantly in the output area.
  5. 5Click the copy button to save the result to your clipboard.
  6. 6Use the output for radio communications, puzzles, study, or fun.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Morse code?
Morse code is a character encoding system that represents letters, numbers, and punctuation as sequences of short signals (dots or 'dits') and long signals (dashes or 'dahs'). Invented by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail in the 1830s, it was the standard for long-distance communication for over a century.
How are letters separated in Morse code?
Within a word, individual letter codes are separated by a single space. Between words, a longer pause is used — in written Morse code, this is commonly represented by a '/' (slash with spaces), though this tool also supports pipe (|) and double space separators.
Which characters are supported?
The tool supports all 26 English letters (A-Z), numbers 0-9, and common punctuation: period (.), comma (,), question mark (?), apostrophe ('), exclamation mark (!), slash (/), parentheses (), ampersand (&), colon (:), semicolon (;), equals (=), plus (+), minus (-), underscore (_), quotation marks ("), dollar sign ($), and the at sign (@).
How do I decode Morse code with this tool?
Set the conversion direction to 'Morse to Text', then paste or type your Morse code using dots (.) and dashes (-). Separate individual letters with single spaces, and separate words using your chosen word separator. The tool will decode it instantly.
What does 'SOS' look like in Morse code?
The Morse code for SOS is '... --- ...' — three dots, three dashes, three dots. It was chosen as the international distress signal because it is simple, unmistakable, and easy to transmit.
Authoritative References & Sources
International Morse Code — Wikipedia
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ITU-R M.1677-1 — International Morse Code standard
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