.UUE File Extension
- Category: Encoded Files
- Format: Text
What are .UUE files and how to open them?
Can't open .UUE file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .UUE file.
What is a .UUE file extension?
.UUE file extension has been classified as Encoded Files. The format of .UUE file is Text
.UUE is Uuencoded File
A UUE file is a file encoded with uuencode, a Unix program that converts binary files to a text format. It stores the encoded textual representation of a binary file and must first be decoded to open the original file. UUE files are commonly used for emailing documents so the file does not become corrupted.
"UUE" stands for "Unix to Unix Encoding." It is most often used to transfer files between Unix-based systems. UUE files can be decoded to the original binary file with uudecode, or another UUE decoding utility.
NOTE: UUE files can be decoded with a Web browser using the Web Utils Online UUEncoder UUDecoder Tool website.
List of all softwares that can open the Uuencoded File
| Windows | | Corel WinZip 23 |
| Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows |
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| Mac | | Apple Archive Utility |
| Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16 |
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