Text to Morse Code Converter
The Text to Morse Code Converter lets you translate any text into Morse code and vice versa. Morse code represents letters and numbers as sequences of dots (.) and dashes (-), separated by spaces. Words are separated by slashes (/).
Convert in both directions: type plain text to get Morse code, or paste Morse code to decode it back to text. Customize the dot and dash characters to use any symbols you prefer, such as * and # or any other combination.
How it works
Each letter and number maps to a unique Morse code pattern defined by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Letters within a word are separated by spaces, and words are separated by slashes. The conversion is case-insensitive.
Use cases
- Learning and practicing Morse code for amateur radio
- Encoding secret messages for games and puzzles
- Teaching communication history and telegraphy
- Decoding Morse code from movies, books, or challenges
- Creating Morse code art or jewelry patterns
Frequently asked questions
How does Morse code work?
Morse code represents each letter and number as a unique sequence of dots (.) and dashes (-), following the international standard defined by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Letters within a word are separated by spaces, and words are separated by slashes (/). For example, the letter A is .- and the letter B is -...
What is SOS in Morse code?
SOS is ... --- ... — three dots for S, three dashes for O, and three dots for S again. It was adopted as the international distress signal because the pattern is simple, unmistakable, and easy to transmit. It is traditionally sent as one continuous sequence without letter spacing.
How do I translate Morse code back to text?
Paste the Morse code into the converter with letters separated by spaces and words separated by slashes, and it decodes the message back to plain text. Each dot-dash pattern maps to exactly one letter or number, so decoding is unambiguous when the separators are correct. The converter works in both directions instantly.
Is Morse code case sensitive?
No. Morse code has no concept of uppercase or lowercase — each letter maps to a single dot-dash pattern regardless of case. This converter therefore treats 'HELLO' and 'hello' identically, and decoded text is returned without case distinctions.
Can I use symbols other than dots and dashes?
Yes. This converter lets you customize the dot and dash characters, so you can encode messages with * and #, 0 and 1, or any other symbol pair you prefer. The underlying ITU patterns stay the same — only the display characters change, which is handy for puzzles, art, and jewelry patterns.