Convert.Guru

UUD Converter

Convert UUD files online for free


Drop or upload your .UUD file

How to convert your UUD file

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


Convert UUD to another file type

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

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

Convert a file to UUD

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

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

About UUD files

UUD files, short for Unix-to-Unix Encode files, are used for encoding binary files into a text format that can be easily transmitted over systems that only support text, such as email. While UUD files have played a historical role in data transmission, they come with certain limitations and considerations.

One of the primary drawbacks of UUD files is their inefficiency in handling modern file types, as well as the potential for data corruption during transmission. As technology has evolved, more robust and efficient formats have become available, making UUD files somewhat obsolete.

For those looking to convert UUD files to more widely compatible formats, there are desktop software options available. For instance, GNU Sharutils can decode UUD files on Unix systems. For Windows users, tools like WinZip can be utilized to decode UUD files.

Once decoded, UUD files can be converted into various file types such as .txt, .bin, and .uu. However, users should be aware of the potential challenges, such as data loss and the need for specific software to open the converted files.

For a more seamless and user-friendly experience, consider using the free and easy drag-and-drop feature of Convert.Guru to convert UUD files into a variety of formats. Convert.Guru eliminates the technical barriers and ensures a reliable conversion process, making it an ideal solution for those seeking simplicity and efficiency.

To learn more about UUD files, visit the Wikipedia page on Uuencoding.


The UUD 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 UUD converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.

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