Text to Morse code converter
Translate text into Morse code: dots and dashes, a space between letters and a slash between words. The conversion happens in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
How it works
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Paste your text
Type or paste the text in the left box, or open a .txt file. No text to hand? Click Example.
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Instant result
The result appears as you type. Change the options and see straight away what changes.
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Copy or download
Copy the result with one click, save it as a file or use it as input for a next step.
Example
SOS, help! One café? becomes ... --- ... --..-- / .... . .-.. .--. -.-.-- / --- -. . / -.-. .- ..-. . ..--... The comma, the exclamation mark and the question mark have their own codes, and the é is coded as plain E. The note under the result says so.
The code in short
| Character | Morse |
|---|---|
| E | . |
| T | - |
| S | ... |
| O | --- |
| 1 | .---- |
| 0 | ----- |
SOS, ... --- ..., is the best-known distress signal. It was chosen because it is easy to send, not because it stands for words.
Options
Choose the plain . and - for copying and sending, or the dots · and − for a neater look in print.
To decode, use Morse code to text. For other old ciphers, try the Caesar cipher and ROT13.
Frequently asked questions
How are the letters and words separated?
A space separates the letters of a word, and a slash with spaces around it separates the words: `... --- ...` is SOS and `.... .. / - .... . .-. .` is two words.
Which characters have a Morse code?
The letters A to Z, digits and common punctuation such as the comma, question mark, exclamation mark and the @ sign (`.--.-.`). Accented letters are written without their accent, and the note says so.
Can I use dots and dashes that are easier to read?
Yes. Choose the option with the symbols `·` and `−` for a typographic version. The plain `.` and `-` are the safe choice for copying.
How do I decode Morse?
Paste it into [Morse code to text](/en/text/morse-code-to-text), which understands the slash and the triple space between words.