Convert alphanumeric text into Morse code signals.
Input Message
Morse Output
Enter a message to encode it into dots and dashes
About this calculator
Overview
Morse code is a character encoding scheme that uses pulses of different durations (dots and dashes) to represent information. It was the primary method of long-distance communication via telegraph for over a century.
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Pro Tips
A dot ( . ) is one unit of time.
A dash ( - ) is three units of time.
Individual letters are separated by a space, while words are separated by a forward slash ( / ).
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Fun Facts
"The phrase 'What hath God wrought' was the first official message sent via Morse code in 1844."
"The 'SOS' signal (...---...) isn't actually an abbreviation; it was chosen because it's uniquely recognizable in high-noise environments."
"Skilled telegraphers can 'read' Morse code just as easily as you are reading this text right now."
