Morse Code Encoder
FreeConvert text to Morse code with audio playback support.
Morse Code Reference
Letters
Numbers
About Morse Code
Morse code is a method of encoding text using sequences of dots (.) and dashes (-). Each letter and number has a unique pattern. A dot is a short signal, a dash is three times longer. Spaces between letters are represented by gaps, and words are separated by a forward slash (/). Click "Play" to hear your message in Morse code audio.
How to Use the Morse Code Encoder
- Type or paste your text in the input area
- The Morse code output updates automatically as you type
- Choose a separator style for letters (space, pipe, etc.)
- Click "Play" to hear the Morse code as audio
- Copy the encoded output to use elsewhere
Features
- Real-time text to Morse conversion
- Audio playback of Morse code
- Customizable letter separators
- Complete A-Z and 0-9 support
- Morse code reference chart
- 100% client-side processing
What is Morse Code?
Morse code is a character encoding system that represents letters and numbers using sequences of short and long signals called dots (.) and dashes (-). Developed by Samuel Morse in the 1830s for telegraph communication.
Timing rules:
- A dot is one unit of time
- A dash is three units of time
- Gap between symbols in a letter: one unit
- Gap between letters: three units
- Gap between words: seven units
Common Use Cases
- Learning: Study Morse code for amateur radio licensing
- Emergency signaling: SOS (... --- ...) is universal distress signal
- Aviation: Airport beacons use Morse for identification
- Fun: Create secret messages and puzzles
- Accessibility: Communication method for some disabilities
Famous Morse Code Signals
SOS (... --- ...): International distress signal, chosen because it's easy to transmit and recognize. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't stand for "Save Our Souls" - it was simply chosen for its simplicity.
CQ (-.-. --.-) : General call to all stations, used in amateur radio to invite any station to respond.