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Morse code is a telecommunications method that encodes text characters as sequences of dots and dashes, originally developed in the 1830s by Samuel Morse for use with the telegraph system. Each letter, number, and punctuation mark is represented by a unique combination of short signals (dots) and long signals (dashes).
The most famous morse code signal is SOS (··· −−− ···), which became the international maritime distress signal. Despite being developed nearly 200 years ago, morse code remains relevant today and is still used by amateur radio operators, military personnel, aviation professionals, and maritime communications.
Modern applications include emergency communications when other systems fail, pilot training, military operations, and even assistive technology for people with disabilities. The simple binary nature of morse code makes it incredibly reliable and easy to transmit across various mediums, from light signals to radio waves.
Simply type your text in the left text area above, and the morse code will appear automatically in the right area. Each letter and number has a unique morse code pattern using dots (·) and dashes (−).
SOS in morse code is ··· −−− ··· (three dots, three dashes, three dots). It's the international distress signal, chosen because it's easy to recognize and transmit in emergency situations.
Yes! Morse code is still used by amateur radio operators, military communications, aviation (for navigation beacons), maritime emergencies, and even in assistive technology for people with disabilities.
HELLO in morse code is: ···· · ·−·· ·−·· −−− (H-E-L-L-O). Each letter is separated by a space, and words are separated by larger spaces.
The morse code alphabet consists of 26 letters (A-Z), 10 numbers (0-9), and various punctuation marks. Each character is represented by a unique combination of dots and dashes, as shown in our reference chart above.