Morse Code Converter

A free online Morse code translator that converts plain text into dots and dashes — and decodes Morse signals back into readable words. Perfect for ham radio operators, scouting activities, cryptography students, and anyone fascinated by this 1800s communication system that's still in active use today. Morse code assigns short signals (dots) and long signals (dashes) to each letter and number. SOS, the universal distress signal, is universally recognized as three dots, three dashes, three dots (··· ─── ···). Knowing even a few letters can be genuinely useful in emergencies where voice communication isn't possible. Type your message and the tool translates it character by character, handling letters A–Z, digits 0–9, and common punctuation. Spaces between words become slash separators for readability. Paste Morse sequences back in and recover the original text. A built-in audio player lets you hear the rhythm of each character, which is how operators originally learned the code — by ear, not by memorizing charts. Practical uses include encoding hidden messages in puzzles and escape rooms, building educational demos for STEM classes, practicing for amateur radio licensing exams, or simply exploring one of the oldest digital encoding systems ever invented. Every conversion runs entirely in your browser with no data sent anywhere.