Morse Code Converter
What is Morse Code?
Morse Code is a method of encoding text using a series of dots (·) and dashes (−) to represent letters, numbers, and punctuation. Developed in the 1830s, it was originally used for long-distance communication via telegraph.
Morse Code is still used today for:
- Amateur Radio: Communication in amateur radio operations
- Aviation: Navigation and communication in aviation
- Emergency Signals: SOS (···−−−···) is the universal distress signal
- Learning: Educational tool for understanding communication history
- Accessibility: Communication method for people with disabilities
Our Morse Code converter translates text into International Morse Code, where each letter and number has a unique pattern of dots and dashes. Spaces between words are represented by forward slashes (/), making it easy to read and transmit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Currently, this tool converts text to Morse Code. To decode, you would need to reverse the process - convert dots and dashes back to letters. A decoder feature may be added in the future.
SOS (···−−−···) is the international distress signal. It doesn't stand for 'Save Our Ship' - it was chosen because it's easy to transmit and recognize in Morse Code.
Yes, there are variations like American Morse Code and International Morse Code. This tool uses International Morse Code, which is the most widely used standard.