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Basic information about UUE file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension UUE（*.UUE or *.uue）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the UUE file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the UUE file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the UUE file with their brief description and a list of programs that support UUE file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the UUE file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the UUE file?
  • How to open a UUE file?
  • What programs do I need to open a UUE file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a UUE file?
  • How to convert UUE files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to UUE file format?


1.Detail information about UUE file extension: Uuencoded File

File type Uuencoded File Category Encoded Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description UUE file is a 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.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert UUE files

Windows		 Corel WinZip 21
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows
ALZip
WinRAR

macOS		 Apple Archive Utility
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16

Linux		 uuencode
uudecode



How to convert another files to UUE file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to UUE file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to UUE conversion, you may use the option.

ZIP to UUE


Can't open a UUE file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.UUE”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the UUE extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support UUE file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of UUE files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a UUE file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a UUE file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a UUE file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the UUE file is damaged.
  • Whether the UUE file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the UUE file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the UUE file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the UUE file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a UUE file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a UUE file.

If the UUE file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.