# Morse Code Translator

> Translate text to Morse code and decode Morse back to text. Letter-perfect ITU/ANSI standard.

URL: https://uttir.com/morse-code-translator
Categories: encoding-tools, developer-tools, text-tools
Privacy: Translation runs entirely in your browser.

## About

Morse code assigns a sequence of short and long signals (dots and dashes) to every letter, digit, and most punctuation. This tool translates text to Morse and back using the standard ITU/ANSI alphabet.

Words are separated by " / " and letters by a single space. Unknown symbols are replaced with "?" on decode so you can spot typos in your Morse input.

## How to use

1. **Choose direction** — Pick "Text → Morse" or "Morse → Text".
2. **Paste your input** — Type or paste. The other side updates live.
3. **Copy the result** — Use the Copy button for a clean output.

## Examples

### SOS

The universal distress signal.

Output:

```
... --- ...
```

### Hello

Plain text to Morse.

Output:

```
.... . .-.. .-.. ---
```

## FAQ

### What alphabet do you use?

The ITU/ANSI standard used by amateur radio operators worldwide. Letter-spacing is one space, word-spacing is " / ".

### Why are some letters shown as "?" when decoding?

A "?" appears wherever the decoder hits a sequence that does not match any standard symbol. That usually means a typo in the Morse or extra/missing spaces.

### Is there a standard for Morse code?

Yes — the International Morse Code standard, last revised in 2004. The tool follows it, including the special prosigns (CT, SK, AR) used by radio operators.

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