How does Morse code spacing work?

Within a word, letters are separated by a single space. Between words, a forward slash ( / ) is used. So 'HI THERE' becomes '.... .. / - .... . .-. .'.

What is SOS in Morse code?

SOS is '... --- ...' — three dots, three dashes, three dots. It's the international distress signal, chosen because it's simple and unmistakable.

Can it translate numbers and punctuation?

Yes. It handles the digits 0–9 and common punctuation like period, comma, question mark, and slash, as well as all 26 letters.

Morse Code Translator

Translate text to Morse code and Morse back to text.

Morse code

About Morse Code Translator

A Morse code translator converts between plain text and Morse code — the dots and dashes used in telegraphy and radio. Type text to get its Morse (letters separated by spaces, words by a slash), or paste Morse to decode it back to text. It covers A–Z, 0–9, and common punctuation, and runs entirely in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

How does Morse code spacing work?: Within a word, letters are separated by a single space. Between words, a forward slash ( / ) is used. So 'HI THERE' becomes '.... .. / - .... . .-. .'.
What is SOS in Morse code?: SOS is '... --- ...' — three dots, three dashes, three dots. It's the international distress signal, chosen because it's simple and unmistakable.
Can it translate numbers and punctuation?: Yes. It handles the digits 0–9 and common punctuation like period, comma, question mark, and slash, as well as all 26 letters.

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