Morse Code Translator

About Morse Code

Morse code is a method of encoding text characters using sequences of dots and dashes (or short and long signals). It was developed by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail in the 1830s and 1840s for use with the telegraph.

Each letter, number, and common punctuation mark is represented by a unique sequence of dots (short signals) and dashes (long signals). This encoding revolutionized long-distance communication before the advent of modern telecommunications.

The International Morse Code standard uses:

• Short mark, dot or "dit" (.) – "dot duration" is one unit long
• Longer mark, dash or "dah" (-) – three units long
• Space between symbols (dots and dashes) within a character – one unit long
• Space between characters – three units long
• Space between words – seven units long

In written form, Morse code uses spaces between characters and forward slashes (/) between words. For example, "HELLO WORLD" is written as ".... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -..".