What is SOS in Morse code?

SOS is ··· ——— ··· (three dots, three dashes, three dots). It was chosen as the international distress signal because it is easy to transmit and recognise.

How do I learn Morse code?

Start with common letters (E=·, T=—, A=·—, I=··). Practice with our translator — type words and listen to the audio. Most people can learn the alphabet in a few days.

Is Morse code still used today?

Yes. Amateur radio operators use it worldwide, aviation uses it for navigation beacons (VOR/NDB identifiers), and it is used in accessibility devices for people with limited mobility.

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Free Morse Code Translator — Text to Morse & Audio

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Convert text to Morse code and back. Play audio for any Morse message.

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About Morse Code

Morse code encodes text into sequences of dots and dashes. Invented in the 1830s for telegraph communication, it remains relevant in amateur radio, aviation, military signalling, and accessibility. Our translator converts text to Morse and Morse back to text instantly.

Supports all letters (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and common punctuation. Also plays the audio beeps so you can hear the pattern.