Translate text to Morse code and Morse code back to text.
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How do you translate text to Morse code?
Each letter maps to a sequence of dots and dashes, with letters separated by a space and words by a slash (/). Morse code represents characters as short signals (dots) and long signals (dashes), and is still used in aviation, amateur radio and emergencies. For example, SOS becomes "... --- ...". You can also decode Morse back to text.
Understanding your result
Morse code represents characters as short signals (dots) and long signals (dashes). It is still used in aviation, amateur radio and emergencies.
Formula and method
Each letter maps to a sequence of dots and dashes. Letters are separated by a space and words by a slash (/).
Assumptions and limitations
The translator maps letters, numbers and common punctuation to standard Morse; symbols outside that set have no defined code and are skipped or left unchanged. It produces the written dot-and-dash notation rather than audio, and unusual spacing in input can affect how words and letters are separated.
Worked example
SOS becomes “... --- ...”.
How to use this tool
- Choose Text → Morse or Morse → Text.
- Type or paste your input.
- Copy the translation.
Common mistakes to avoid
- When decoding, separate letters with a single space and words with a slash.
About the Morse Code Translator
Translate plain text into Morse code, or decode Morse back into text. Supports letters, numbers and common punctuation.
Who should use this tool
Students, radio hobbyists, scouts and anyone learning or using Morse code.
Benefits
- Translation works both ways, converting text to Morse and Morse back to text.
- Support for letters, numbers and common punctuation covers everyday messages.
- Clear separators — spaces between letters and a slash between words — keep output readable.
- It runs instantly in your browser with no setup or sign-up.
Practical use cases
- Learning or practising Morse code for amateur radio study.
- Decoding a short Morse message you have received or found.
- Preparing a Morse signal for a puzzle, game or teaching example.
- Checking the correct dot-and-dash sequence for a name or call sign.
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Frequently asked questions
How are words separated?
By a slash (/). Letters within a word are separated by a single space.
What is SOS in Morse?
Three dots, three dashes, three dots: ... --- ...
Can it decode Morse code back into readable text?
Yes. Enter dots and dashes with letters separated by a space and words by a slash, and the tool reconstructs the original text. As long as your input follows that spacing convention, it maps each sequence back to its matching letter, number or punctuation mark.