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.
Version History
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Sep 11, 2024 8:44am 0 VERSION_BUMP d575e1d4
Sep 27, 2023 10:58am 0 VERSION_BUMP d191f2b9
Nov 22, 2022 11:10am 0 VERSION_BUMP 3458456a
Nov 21, 2022 9:05pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b159f1b1
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