UU Converter

Convert UU files online for free

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Drop or upload your .UU file

How to convert your UU file

Click Select File above, and choose your UU file.
You'll see a preview.
Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.

Convert UU to another file type

The converter easily converts your UU file to various formats—free and online. No WinRAR or extra software needed.

UU to BASE64
UU to HEX
UU to BIN
UU to ENC
UU to CRYPT
UU to AES
UU to DES
UU to RSA
UU to PGP
UU to GPG
UU to ASC
UU to KEY

Convert a file to UU

The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the UU file type—in the best quality.

CER to UU
BIN to UU
PEM to UU
DER to UU
KEY to UU
P7S to UU
PFX to UU
ENC to UU
P12 to UU
BASE64 to UU
P7B to UU
HEX to UU

About UU files

UU files, short for Unix-to-Unix encoding, are an outdated file format primarily used for transferring binary files via email. While they served a purpose in the past, UU files have largely been replaced by more advanced methods. One major drawback is their lack of support for modern compression and encryption standards, making them less reliable and secure by today's standards.

Converting UU files remains a challenge primarily due to their limited compatibility and the complexity of extracting encoded data. Popular software like GNU Sharutils and WinZip can decode UU files, transforming them into usable formats such as .txt, .bin, or .tar. For a deeper understanding, you can refer to the Wikipedia page on UUencoding.

When converting UU files, it's essential to consider the risk of data corruption and the potential loss of metadata. These challenges make it crucial to use reliable software for conversion. Unfortunately, the conversion process can be daunting without the right tools, leading to errors and incomplete file recovery.

Given these challenges, using Convert.Guru offers a more straightforward solution. The website provides a secure and reliable platform for converting UU files to more modern formats. We recommend dragging and dropping your UU files into Convert.Guru's interface to seamlessly convert them into popular formats such as .pdf, .jpg, .docx, and more. This process is user-friendly and eliminates the hassle of dealing with outdated software, making it the best choice for anyone dealing with UU files.

While UU files may hold historical significance, modern needs demand more efficient file formats. Convert.Guru is an excellent resource for converting these antiquated files into formats that suit today's technology landscape.

The UU Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.

When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.

Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best UU converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.