Text to Morse Code Converter
Convert text into Morse code with various formatting options. Supports letters, numbers, punctuation, and custom separators.
Text to Morse Code Converter
How to Use the Text to Morse Converter
Enter Your Text
Type or paste any text you want to convert into Morse code. Supports letters, numbers, and punctuation.
Choose Encoding Options
Select options such as using / between words, double spacing, audio symbols (• and −), or uppercase output.
Convert & Download
Click 'Convert to Morse' to encode your text. Copy the Morse code or download it as a text file.
What Is Morse Code?
Morse code is a character encoding system that represents letters, numbers, and punctuation as sequences of short signals (dots) and long signals (dashes). Invented in the 1830s for telegraph communication, Morse code enabled messages to travel faster than physical mail for the first time in history. Today, it remains in use for amateur radio, emergency signaling, and educational purposes.
Why Convert Text to Morse Code?
Converting text to Morse code serves many purposes. Amateur radio operators encode messages for transmission. Educators teach students about telecommunications history. Puzzle creators embed Morse code in games and challenges. Hobbyists create jewelry, artwork, and crafts featuring Morse-encoded messages. Whatever your reason, our Text to Morse Converter makes encoding instant and accurate.
Key Features
- Complete Character Support: Encodes letters, numbers, and punctuation.
- Flexible Word Separators: Choose between double spaces or / between words.
- Audio Symbol Support: Option to use • (bullet) and − (minus) instead of . and -.
- Uppercase Output: Option to output Morse code in uppercase.
- Conversion Statistics: View input characters, output characters, Morse symbols, and words.
- Reference Table: Complete Morse code reference for letters, numbers, and punctuation.
- Copy and Download: Easy export of Morse code output.
- No Registration: Start converting immediately.
Morse Code Reference
Letters
A (.-), B (-...), C (-.-.), D (-..), E (.), F (..-.), G (--.), H (....), I (..), J (.---), K (-.-), L (.-..), M (--), N (-.), O (---), P (.--.), Q (--.-), R (.-.), S (...), T (-), U (..-), V (...-), W (.--), X (-..-), Y (-.--), Z (--..)
Numbers
0 (-----), 1 (.----), 2 (..---), 3 (...--), 4 (....-), 5 (.....), 6 (-....), 7 (--...), 8 (---..), 9 (----.)
Punctuation
Period (.-.-.-), Comma (--..--), Question Mark (..--..), Apostrophe (.----.), Exclamation (-.-.--), Slash (-..-.), Parentheses (-.--.), Ampersand (.-...), Colon (---...), Semicolon (-.-.-.), Equals (-...-), Plus (.-.-.), Hyphen (-....-), Underscore (..--.-), Quote (.-..-.), Dollar (...-..-), At (.--.-.)
Morse Code Spacing
Proper spacing is essential for readable Morse code. Use a single space between letters and a double space (or /) between words. For example, "HELLO WORLD" becomes: .... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -..
Common Use Cases
Amateur Radio
Encode messages for Morse code transmission over radio.
Education
Teach students about telecommunications history and encoding systems.
Puzzle Creation
Create Morse code clues for puzzles, escape rooms, and treasure hunts.
Crafts and Jewelry
Create Morse-encoded messages for bracelets, necklaces, and artwork.
Emergency Preparedness
Learn to encode emergency messages in Morse code.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which symbols are used in Morse code?
Morse code uses dots (.) and dashes (-), also called dits and dahs. Some systems use • and − instead.
How do I separate letters and words?
Use a single space between letters and a double space (or /) between words.
Does Morse code support all characters?
Morse code covers letters, numbers, and common punctuation. Some special characters have extended Morse representations.
Can I convert Morse code back to text?
Yes—use our Morse to Text Decoder tool to convert Morse code back into readable text.
Is the tool free?
Yes, ZourTools Text to Morse Code Converter is completely free, with no limitations.