Uuencode Text

Convert plain text to classic Uuencoded format with this fast, browser-based tool. Uuencode is used to encode binary or plain text data into safe ASCII lines for email or legacy transfer systems. Customize line length and file headers, preview the result live, and export it instantly.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
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Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .html, .ini, .yaml
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Options
Include 'begin' & 'end' lines
Limit to 60 chars/line

How to Use:

Paste your input into the box on the left. The tool will immediately Uuencode it and show the result in the output box on the right. You can also click “Choose File” to load content from a supported file like .txt or .json. The “Options” box lets you toggle whether to include the begin/end header lines and whether to wrap the encoded lines at 60 characters. Use “Copy Output” to copy the result, “Export to File” to download it, or “Clear All” to reset everything.

What the Uuencode Text Tool can do:

This tool turns any text into a safe, ASCII-only format using Uuencoding. It supports optional headers for use with classic uudecode utilities, and it wraps lines to meet traditional length requirements. You can encode short notes, text files, or serialized content with a click. Everything runs locally in your browser, so your data stays private and fast.

Example:

Input:

Hello, world!
This is a test.
1234567890

Output:

begin 644 file.txt
1&AI<R!I<R!A('1E>'0*
1F]N="!A<R!O9B!I<R!A('1E>'0*
15)A8VME="!O9B!I<R!A('1E>'0*
`
end

Common Use Cases:

This tool is perfect for encoding text into a format that older systems or protocols can handle safely. Uuencode was once common in email attachments and Usenet posts, and it’s still useful for legacy system compatibility, script embedding, or archival. Paste, preview, export no server, no setup.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re working with old-school encoding formats, Uudecode Text lets you bring your uuencoded data back to its original state. And when you want a more modern and widely supported option, Convert Text to Base64 gives you clean, reliable encoding for web and file-based use.

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