Text to Morse Code Converter

About Text to Morse Code Converter

The Text to Morse Code Converter is a versatile tool that allows you to encode text into Morse code and decode Morse code back into text. Morse code is a method of transmitting text information as a series of dots (short signals) and dashes (long signals). This tool features bidirectional conversion, audio playback with customizable frequency and speed, and a complete reference chart for learning Morse code. Perfect for amateur radio operators, educators, students, and Morse code enthusiasts.

What is Morse code?

Morse code is a character encoding system that represents letters, numbers, and punctuation using sequences of dots (.) and dashes (-). It was developed by Samuel Morse in the 1830s for telegraph communication and is still used today in radio communications, aviation, and emergency signaling.

How do I use the Morse code converter?

Select 'Text to Morse' mode and enter plain text to convert it to Morse code, or select 'Morse to Text' mode and enter Morse code (using dots, dashes, and spaces) to decode it. Use spaces to separate letters and '/' to separate words. Click 'Play Audio' to hear the Morse code beeps.

What does WPM mean in the speed setting?

WPM stands for 'Words Per Minute' and is the standard unit for measuring Morse code transmission speed. Beginners typically start at 5-10 WPM, while experienced operators can reach 20-30 WPM or higher. The tool allows you to adjust speed from 5 to 40 WPM.

How do I format Morse code input?

When entering Morse code to decode: use dots (.) and dashes (-) for characters, single spaces between letters, and forward slashes (/) to separate words. For example: '.... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -..' decodes to 'HELLO WORLD'.

Can I customize the audio playback?

Yes! You can adjust three audio parameters: Frequency (400-1000 Hz) controls the pitch of the beep, Speed (5-40 WPM) controls how fast the code plays, and Volume (0-100%) controls the loudness. Standard frequency is 600-800 Hz.

What characters are supported?

The converter supports all letters (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and common punctuation marks including period, comma, question mark, apostrophe, exclamation mark, slash, parentheses, ampersand, colon, semicolon, equals, plus, minus, underscore, quotation marks, dollar sign, and at symbol.

Example Morse Code Conversions