How to Use the Morse Code Translator
Morse code represents letters and numbers using a combination of short signals (dots) and long signals (dashes). Devised by Samuel Morse in the 1830s for telegraph communication, it became the standard for ship and aircraft distress signals before modern radio existed, and it still shows up today in amateur radio, movies and TV props, and puzzle games.
Pick a translation direction, then enter text or Morse code to see the result instantly. When converting text to Morse code, letters, numbers, and basic punctuation are all supported. When decoding Morse code back to text, separate letters with a single space and words with a slash (/) for accurate results.
Common Morse Code Examples
- SOS = ...---... (international distress signal)
- A = .-, B = -..., C = -.-.
- Digits 0-9 are each five symbols long
Because the rules are simple, Morse code is a popular piece of camping and survival trivia, and it still shows up in movie code-breaking scenes and puzzle games — this translator lets you check your work accurately whenever you want to try it yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
SOS is written as '...---...'. Three dots (S), three dashes (O), and three dots (S) — its simple rhythm is why it was adopted as the international distress signal.
Letters are typically separated by a single space, and words by a slash (/) or three spaces. This tool recognizes both spaces and slashes.