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Basic information about UU file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension UU（*.UU or *.uu）, 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 UU file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about UU file extension: Uuencoded File

File type Uuencoded File Category Encoded Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description UU file is a Uuencoded File. File created by uuencode, a Unix program used for converting binary data to text; contains the textual encoding of an original binary file; often used to email a binary file in a text format so that the file does not become corrupted.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert UU files

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

macOS		 Apple Archive Utility
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16

Linux		 uuencode
uudecode



How to convert UU files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for UU files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve UU to another files conversion, you may use the option.

UU to RAR UU to ZIP


Can't open a UU 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.UU”。

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 UU extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support UU 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 UU 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 UU file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a UU 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 UU file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the UU 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.