Definition and Usage
The convert_uuencode() function encodes a string using the uuencode algorithm.
Note: This function encodes all strings (including binary) into printable characters. This will fix any problems with obscure binary data when storing in a database or transmit data over a network. Remember to use the convert_uudecode() function before using the data again.
Note: Uuencoded data is about 35% larger than the original.
Syntax
convert_uuencode(string)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| string | Required. The string to uuencode |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | Returns the uuencoded data |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 5+ |
More Examples
Example 1
Encode a string and then decode it:
<?php
$str = "Hello world!";
// Encode the string
$encodeString =
convert_uuencode($str);
echo $encodeString . "<br>";
// Decode the
string
$decodeString = convert_uudecode($encodeString);
echo $decodeString;
?>
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