Morse Code: How to Translate Text To and From It
Morse code — the original digital communication — turns letters into dots and dashes. It's still used in aviation, amateur radio, and accessibility, and it's genuinely fun to learn.
How it works
Each letter and number maps to a unique sequence of dots (·) and dashes (−). Common letters get short codes: E is a single dot, T a single dash. The famous SOS is · · · − − − · · · — easy to send and recognise even by sound or light.
The timing
A dash is three times the length of a dot; gaps separate letters and words. That's how the same dots and dashes are kept unambiguous when tapped out or flashed.
Translate instantly
Our free text to Morse code and Morse code to text translators convert either direction — handy for learning, puzzles, or sending a hidden message.
Bottom line
Morse code maps characters to dots and dashes, with timing (dash = 3 dots) keeping it readable. Learn a few common letters and SOS, and a translator handles the rest — a charming piece of communication history that still works today.
