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Morse Code Translator — Text to Morse and Morse to Text

Free Morse code translator. Convert text to Morse code or Morse code back to text. Full A-Z alphabet, digits 0-9, punctuation. International Morse (ITU) standard. Runs in your browser.

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Morse

How to use

  1. 1
    Pick a direction

    Text → Morse encodes plain letters into dots and dashes. Morse → Text decodes them back.

  2. 2
    Type or paste your input

    Any English text (case-insensitive) for encoding, or Morse using . and - with spaces between letters for decoding.

  3. 3
    Read the result

    Live update. Letters separated by single spaces, words by " / ".

  4. 4
    Copy or share

    Copy the output, or share the URL — your input is saved in the address bar.

Examples

HELLO WORLD
Input
HELLO WORLD
Output
.... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -..
The most-encoded phrase in the world. Note how words split with " / ".
SOS distress signal
Input
SOS
Output
... --- ...
The international distress signal since 1908 — chosen because the pattern is unambiguous even under bad radio conditions.
Decode a message
Input
.- -... -.-. / .---- ..--- ...--
Output
ABC 123
Digits work too: 1=.---- 2=..--- 3=...-- — count the dots then flip to dashes.
Common English → Morse phrases
Input
CQ CQ CQ (amateur radio "calling anyone")
Output
-.-. --.- / -.-. --.- / -.-. --.-
"CQ" is the standard call by amateur radio operators seeking any station willing to reply.
Full alphabet reference
Input
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Output
.- -... -.-. -.. . ..-. --. .... .. .--- -.- .-.. -- -. --- .--. --.- .-. ... - ..- ...- .-- -..- -.-- --..
The complete International Morse alphabet in one string. Copy it as a cheat sheet.

Frequently asked

What is the Morse code alphabet?

The International Morse Code alphabet is: A=.- B=-... C=-.-. D=-.. E=. F=..-. G=--. H=.... I=.. J=.--- K=-.- L=.-.. M=-- N=-. O=--- P=.--. Q=--.- R=.-. S=... T=- U=..- V=...- W=.-- X=-..- Y=-.-- Z=--.. Digits: 0=----- 1=.---- 2=..--- 3=...-- 4=....- 5=..... 6=-.... 7=--... 8=---.. 9=----.

What is "SOS" in Morse code?

SOS is `... --- ...` — three short (dots), three long (dashes), three short. Adopted 1908 as an international distress signal because it's unmistakable and easy to send even by someone who doesn't know the rest of the alphabet.

What is "C" in Morse code?

The letter C is `-.-.` (dash dot dash dot).

What is "H" in Morse code?

The letter H is `....` (four dots).

What is "K" in Morse code?

The letter K is `-.-` (dash dot dash). Also used on its own to mean "over" in radio conversation.

What is "M" in Morse code?

The letter M is `--` (two dashes).

What is "T" in Morse code?

The letter T is `-` (a single dash) — the shortest of all letters.

What is "V" in Morse code?

The letter V is `...-` (three dots, one dash) — the opening rhythm of Beethoven's 5th, and used as the WWII "V for Victory" signal.

What is "Y" in Morse code?

The letter Y is `-.--` (dash dot dash dash).

What separates letters and words?

Letters are separated by a single space. Words are separated by " / " (space, slash, space). E.g. `.... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -..` = "HELLO WORLD".

Which alphabet does this use?

International Morse Code (ITU standard) — the same one used by amateur radio and maritime services worldwide. American Morse (used in early US telegraphy) is different and not supported.

Can I write my name in Morse?

Yes — paste your name into the encoder. Each letter maps to its Morse pattern; the tool assembles them with letter separators.

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