Morse Code Rules
- • Dot (.) = Short signal (dit)
- • Dash (-) = Long signal (dah), 3x length of dot
- • Between letters = Single space
- • Between words = Slash (/) or 7 spaces
📡 What is Morse Code Converter?
Morse code is a telegraph communication system invented by Samuel Morse in 1837. It represents letters, numbers, and punctuation using combinations of short signals (dots/dits) and long signals (dashes/dahs). Following ITU (International Telecommunication Union) standards, it uses the same codes worldwide. It is still used for emergency signals like SOS (··· --- ···). This tool provides bidirectional text-to-Morse conversion and audio playback.
🎵 Morse Code Timing Rules
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I send an SOS signal?▼
SOS is ··· --- ···. It has been the universal distress signal since 1906. It is transmitted continuously without the usual inter-character spacing.
Can I convert non-Latin characters to Morse code?▼
Standard Morse code only supports English alphabet, numbers, and some punctuation. Non-Latin text must first be romanized before converting to Morse code.
How does the audio playback work?▼
It uses Web Audio API oscillators to generate a 600Hz sine wave. Dots play short tones and dashes play long tones, following ITU timing rules.
What is Morse Code Translator?
Translate any text to Morse code (dots and dashes) and convert Morse code back to readable text. Great for learning Morse code, encoding messages, or educational purposes.