What is Morse code?
Morse code is a method of encoding text characters using sequences of dots (short signals) and dashes (long signals). Invented in the 1830s by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail, it was originally used for telegraph communication. Each letter, number, and some punctuation marks have a unique Morse code representation. For example, "SOS" is ... --- ....
How this translator works
Type text in the top field and the Morse code appears below, or type Morse code in the bottom field and the text appears above. Letters are separated by spaces, and words are separated by " / " (space-slash-space). The Play button uses the Web Audio API to generate realistic beep tones — a short beep for dots and a longer beep for dashes.
Learning Morse code
Morse code is still used in amateur radio, aviation, and emergency signalling. Learning it can be a fun challenge and a useful skill. Use the audio playback feature to hear the rhythm of each letter and build your recognition speed.