Text to Morse Code Converter

Morse code is a method of encoding text characters as sequences of dots and dashes (or short and long signals). It was developed in the 1830s-1840s by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail for telegraph communication and is still used today in amateur radio, aviation, and emergency signaling.

Simply enter your text in the input area to convert it to Morse code, or enter Morse code to convert it back to text. You can switch between conversion modes using the mode selector buttons. The tool automatically converts as you type.

Yes! You can customize both the dot and dash symbols to your preference. Popular alternatives include using periods (.) and hyphens (-), or Unicode characters like • and −. The tool will use your chosen symbols for both encoding and decoding.

When converting text to Morse code, you can click the "Play Audio" button to hear the Morse code as audio beeps. The tool uses standard timing: a dash is three times longer than a dot, with appropriate gaps between elements, letters, and words. This is great for learning and practicing Morse code.

The tool supports all letters A-Z, numbers 0-9, and common punctuation marks including periods, commas, question marks, exclamation marks, apostrophes, quotation marks, parentheses, and more. Spaces between words are represented by a forward slash (/).

SOS is the international distress signal, represented as three dots, three dashes, three dots (• • • − − − • • •) or more commonly written as ...---... This spells out S-O-S in Morse code and is easy to recognize and transmit in emergencies.

The tool uses the international Morse code standard (ITU-R M.1677-1) for all conversions, ensuring accurate encoding and decoding of text and Morse code. The timing for audio playback also follows standard specifications.

Absolutely! This tool is perfect for learning Morse code. Use the audio playback feature to hear how different letters and words sound, practice encoding your own messages, and use the quick reference chart to memorize common letters and the SOS signal.

No, all conversions happen entirely in your browser. Your text and Morse code are never sent to any server or stored anywhere. Everything is processed locally, ensuring complete privacy and security.

In Morse code, individual dots and dashes within a letter have small gaps, letters are separated by slightly larger gaps (shown as spaces in text), and words are separated by even larger gaps (represented by / in this tool). The audio playback follows these standard timing ratios.