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Text to Morse Code Converter — Free Online Tool

Last updated: January 2025

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What is Text to Morse Code Converter?

Text to Morse Code Converter translates your text into the classic dot-and-dash Morse code format.

When to use Text to Morse Code Converter?

Use it for educational purposes, amateur radio (ham radio) practice, emergency communication learning, and fun messages.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Type or paste your text
  2. 2Click 'Convert to Morse Code'
  3. 3Copy the dot-dash output

Examples

InputOutput
SOS... --- ...
Hello.... . .-.. .-.. ---
A B C.- -... / -.-.
123.---- ..--- ...--
I love you.. / .-.. --- ...- . / -.-- --- ..-

Rules & Behavior

  • Dots (.) and dashes (-) represent each character
  • Letters separated by single space
  • Words separated by /
  • All letters converted to uppercase before encoding

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morse code?

Morse code is a communication system using short and long signals (dots and dashes) to represent letters, numbers, and symbols. It was invented in the 1830s for telegraph communication.

What does SOS look like in Morse?

SOS is ... --- ... (three dots, three dashes, three dots). It's the universal distress signal because it's easy to transmit and recognize.

Can I decode Morse code back to text?

Yes! Use our Morse Code to Text converter to decode any Morse code back to readable text.

Does it support punctuation?

Yes, common punctuation marks (period, comma, question mark, apostrophe, exclamation mark, etc.) have Morse code equivalents and are supported.

What speed do I need to know Morse code?

Amateur radio licenses in most countries require 5 wpm. Proficient operators work at 20+ wpm. Our tool helps you learn by seeing the patterns.