Xxencode Text

Convert text to classic Xxencoded format using this browser-based tool. Xxencode is an ASCII encoding method similar to Uuencode, designed for safely encoding binary data in email or legacy systems. This tool encodes your input line-by-line with real-time preview, export, and formatting options.

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' block
Wrap lines at 60 chars

How to Use:

Paste your text into the input box on the left. The tool will immediately encode the input into Xxencoded format, showing the output on the right. You can also load content from a .txt, .log, or other supported file using the “Choose File” button. Use the toggles in the Options box to include the begin 644 file.txt and end lines and to wrap lines at 60 characters. Once you’re happy with the result, click “Copy Output” to copy it to your clipboard, or use “Export to File” to download it.

What the Xxencode Text Tool can do:

This tool converts any text into Xxencoded format, turning binary or plain input into 7-bit safe ASCII lines using a +-based offset. It supports classic headers, line-length control, and generates fully compatible output for systems that use Xxencoding. Everything works directly in your browser with no data sent or stored elsewhere.

Example:

Input:

Hello, world!
This is a test.
1234567890

Output:

begin 644 file.txt
5&AE('-M;W9E(%!A8VME="!A(&1E9\"!A(%!A(%!A
5'1O;B!T97-T:6YG(%!A8VME="!A(&1E9\"!A(%!A
5)5)A8VME="!A(%!A(%!A(&1E9\"!A(%!A(%!A
`
end

Common Use Cases:

Use this tool when you need to encode data for legacy email systems, Usenet posts, or archival formats that only accept ASCII. It’s especially useful for developers, sysadmins, and archivists dealing with old system integrations. Just paste, preview, and export all offline and in-browser.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re exploring legacy encoding formats, Uudecode Text brings your uuencoded content back into its original form. And for other encoding styles, Convert Text to Base64 offers a modern alternative widely supported in APIs, emails, and file transfers.

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