base16384 ☆
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Description:
Encode binary files to printable utf16be
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.3.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: encoding binary text-processing cli utility
Install: brew install base16384
About:
base16384 is a command-line utility that encodes binary data into a printable UTF-16BE format. This encoding method ensures that the resulting text is safe for transmission across systems that may not handle raw binary data well. It provides a unique way to embed binary assets or data within text-based environments without traditional Base64 overhead.
Key Features:
  • UTF-16BE encoding for binary data
  • Command-line interface for automation
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Efficient processing of large files
Use Cases:
  • Embedding binary data in text-based protocols
  • Data obfuscation or steganography
  • Transferring binaries through text-only channels
Alternatives:
  • base64 – Standard Unix tool for binary-to-text encoding, but uses ASCII characters instead of UTF-16.
  • xxd – Creates hex dumps of binary files, useful for debugging but not designed for compact text embedding.
License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 14, 2025 8:32pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a784be63
Sep 14, 2025 1:49pm 0 VERSION_BUMP cfb37a01
Aug 25, 2023 2:51pm 0 VERSION_BUMP cf9004b6
May 18, 2023 5:53pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8b31d898
May 18, 2023 10:55am 0 VERSION_BUMP 6be30b5f
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