Question 1

What is Morse code?

Accepted Answer

Morse code is a communication system that encodes text characters as sequences of two signal durations — dots (·) and dashes (−). Developed by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail in the 1830s, it became the global standard for long-distance communication and is still used today in amateur radio, aviation, and emergency signaling. The international distress signal SOS (··· −−− ···) is the most famous Morse code sequence.

Question 2

How do I translate text to Morse code?

Accepted Answer

Use the MorseKit translator above: type any text and it is converted to Morse code in real time using the ITU international standard. Each letter becomes a sequence of dots and dashes, letters are separated by a single space, and words are separated by a forward slash. You can copy the result, play it as audio, or share it as a link.

Question 3

How fast is Morse code measured?

Accepted Answer

Morse code speed is measured in words per minute (WPM), based on the standard word 'PARIS' which equals 50 units. Beginners typically learn at 5 WPM, amateur radio operators communicate at 13–25 WPM, and competitive operators exceed 35 WPM. MorseKit's audio player supports any WPM from 5 to 40 so you can practice at your own pace.

Question 4

Is MorseKit free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All web tools at morsekit.com — the translator, audio generator, audio decoder, secret message encoder, dictionary, and academy — are completely free with no sign-up required. The MorseKit mobile app for iOS and Android is also free and adds daily practice streaks, progress tracking, and haptic feedback.

Question 5

How many languages does MorseKit support?

Accepted Answer

MorseKit supports 27 languages including English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Urdu, and more. Right-to-left languages (Arabic, Hebrew, Urdu) receive full RTL layout, while Morse code output remains left-to-right per the ITU standard.

Question 6

What is SOS in Morse code?

Accepted Answer

SOS in Morse code is ··· −−− ··· — three dots, three dashes, three dots, transmitted as one continuous signal. Adopted as the international maritime distress signal in 1906, it was chosen specifically because its pattern is easy to recognize under poor conditions, not as an abbreviation of any phrase.

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