qprint ☆

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Description:
Encoder and decoder for quoted-printable encoding

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: encoding email command-line utility quoted-printable

Install: brew install qprint

About:
Qprint is a command-line utility for encoding and decoding data using the quoted-printable encoding scheme. It is primarily used for handling text data in email systems and other protocols where 8-bit characters need to be safely transmitted over 7-bit channels. The tool provides a simple, reliable way to convert binary or high-ASCII data into a transport-safe format.

Key Features:

Efficient quoted-printable encoding and decoding
Command-line interface for easy scripting and automation
Supports both standard input/output and file processing
Lightweight and portable implementation

Use Cases:

Encoding email message bodies for transport via SMTP
Decoding incoming email content for processing
Preparing text files with special characters for transmission over 7-bit systems
Debugging and analyzing encoded data streams

Alternatives:

uudeview – Primarily focused on UUencoding and MIME decoding, but can handle quoted-printable as part of broader email processing.
Perl/Python built-in libraries – Programming languages offer built-in modules (e.g., quopri in Python) for quoted-printable handling, but qprint provides a dedicated, lightweight CLI tool.

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