Invented in the 1830s, Morse code is a method of transmitting text information as a series of on-off tones, lights, or clicks that can be directly understood by a skilled listener.

How are words separated?

In this tool, individual letters are separated by a single space, and full words are separated by a forward slash (/).

Is Morse code still used today?

While largely replaced by modern digital communications, it is still used by amateur radio operators, aviation navigation aids, and in emergency signaling (e.g., SOS).

Morse Code Translator

Instantly translate between English text and Morse Code.

Text (English)

Morse Code

What is the Morse Code Translator?

The Morse Code Translator seamlessly converts standard English text into Morse code (dots and dashes) and vice versa in real-time.

How to use it

Type text into the top box to translate it into Morse code.
Paste Morse code (using . and -) into the bottom box to decode it back into English.

Morse Code Translator

What is the Morse Code Translator?

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