Morse Code Converter

The Morse Code Converter is a versatile tool for bidirectional conversion between plain text and Morse code. Whether for historical purposes, amateur radio, education, or creative projects – this tool makes conversion simple and customizable.

Getting Started

With the Morse Code Converter, you can work in various ways:

Choose Mode: Decide between "Text to Morse" or "Morse to Text"
Enter Text: Type your text directly into the input field
Real-time Conversion: Results are calculated and displayed instantly
Load Example: Use the "Example" button for a quick demo

💡 Tip: Switching modes also switches the input and output fields! This makes quick bidirectional conversions easier.

Main Features & Functions

Bidirectional Conversion

The tool supports two conversion modes:

Text to Morse: Converts normal text (letters, numbers, special characters) into Morse code
Morse to Text: Decodes Morse code back into readable text

ℹ️ Info: Mode switching automatically swaps input and output, allowing you to seamlessly switch between directions!

Supported Characters

The tool supports a comprehensive set of characters:

Uppercase Letters: A-Z (A=.-, B=-..., etc.)
Numbers: 0-9 (0=-----, 1=.----, etc.)
Special Characters: Period (.), Comma (,), Question mark (?), Exclamation mark (!), Hyphen (-), Slash (/), Parentheses, Ampersand (&), and more

Example Text to Morse: "HELLO WORLD"

Result: .... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -..

Example Morse to Text: ".... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -.."

Result: HELLO WORLD

Customizable Symbols

By default, Morse code uses a dot (.) and a dash (-). The tool allows you to customize these symbols:

Dot Symbol: Default is "." (can be replaced with any character)
Dash Symbol: Default is "-" (can be replaced with any character)
Letter Separator: Default is a space " "
Word Separator: Default is " / " (slash with spaces)

ℹ️ Info: Customizing symbols is especially useful for alternative Morse code systems or learning purposes!

Example with Customized Symbols:

Text: "HI"

With Standard (. and -): .... / ..

With Custom Symbols (* and _): ****/__ /__

Symbol Management

The tool offers helpful functions for managing symbols:

Swap Symbols: With one click, swap dot and dash with each other
Reset Settings: Restore the default symbols

Audio Download (Beep Tones)

A special feature is the ability to download Morse code as an audio file (WAV):

Text to Audio: Automatically convert your text into authentic Morse code beep tones
Standard Frequency: 800 Hz (classic Morse tone, as used in real amateur radio)
Standard Timing: Dot = 100ms, Dash = 300ms, automatic pauses between letters and words
WAV Format: High-quality audio (44.1 kHz, CD-quality) for best playback
Availability: The download button appears only for text-to-Morse conversion

💡 Tip: Use the audio file to learn Morse code! Listen to the message and try to decode it. Perfect for auditory learners!

Example Audio Download:

Input: "HELLO"

Morse Code: .... . .-.. .-.. ---

Result: A WAV file with authentic Morse beep tones that you can play directly or integrate into projects!

Use Cases

When is the Morse Code Converter particularly useful?

Amateur Radio Enthusiasts: Quick conversion for radio communication and CW (Continuous Wave)
History & Military Fans: Understand historical Morse messages and communication history
Education & Learning: Learn Morse code systematically and test your knowledge - with audio support!
Creative Projects: Use Morse code in art projects, games, or puzzles - also as audio files
Emergency Communication: Basic understanding for emergency scenarios without electricity
Electronics & Arduino Projects: Morse code decoding for DIY electronics projects or audio playback
Spy & Mystery Fans: Encrypt messages with Morse for entertaining secrets
Podcasts & Multimedia: Create authentic Morse audio for podcasts, videos, or presentations

Morse Code Reference Table

Here's a quick overview of the most common Morse code characters:

Letters (A-Z):

A	.-	B	-...	C	-.-.	D	-..
E	.	F	..-.	G	--.	H	....
I	..	J	.---	K	-.-	L	.-..
M	--	N	-.	O	---	P	.--.
Q	--.-	R	.-.	S	...	T	-
U	..-	V	...-	W	.--	X	-..-
Y	-.--	Z	--..

Numbers (0-9):

0	-----	1	.----	2	..---	3	...--
4	....-	5	.....	6	-......	7	--...
8	---..	9	----.

Tips & Best Practices

Uppercase Only: The tool automatically converts lowercase letters to uppercase. This is standard in Morse code!
Pay Attention to Spaces: The word separator (default: " / ") marks word boundaries. Always use it!
Unknown Characters: Characters without Morse equivalents are ignored (e.g., special characters outside the standard table).
Customize Symbols for Projects: Use alternative symbols for visual Morse code systems (e.g., with stars or underscores).
Check Separators: Make sure your separators are set correctly, or reverse conversion won't work properly!
Learn Systematically: Start with letters, then numbers, then special characters for optimal learning.
Quick Switches: Use bidirectional conversion to test your understanding!

History & Context

Brief History: Morse code was developed in the 1830s by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail. It was the world's first digital communication method and revolutionized long-distance communication over telegraph wires.

Morse Code Basics: Each character consists of dots (dits) and dashes (dahs). The rhythm between characters is crucial!
International Standard: Morse code is internationally standardized and still used in emergency and radio communication today.
SOS - The Most Famous Signal: · · · − − − · · · is the well-known distress signal (... --- ...)

Practical Examples

Writing a Morse Code Message

Example: Write the message "SOS"

Input: Text to Morse mode, Text: "SOS"

Result: ... --- ...

Meaning: The universal distress signal - three short, three long, three short signals!

Decoding Morse Code

Example: Decode a historical code

Input: Morse to Text mode, Code: ".--. . .- -.-. ."

Result: PEACE

Usage: Perfect for understanding old radio recordings or amateur radio!

Alternative Symbols for Art Project

Example: Create visual Morse code with stars and underscores

Setting: Dot = * | Dash = _

Text: "ART"

Result: *_ / *_. / _

Usage: For creative projects, QR codes, or puzzles in games!