.YENC File Extension

yEnc File

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What is a YENC file?

Encoded file that has been converted from binary to text using yEnc encoding; includes less overhead than Base64 and uuencode (.UUE) files, which allows for more efficient encoding.

More Information

The yEnc encoding method is primarily used for encoding binary files that are sent over Usenet and e-mail protocols. Therefore, yEnc files also includes a CRC checksum to ensure that the file is not corrupted during the transfer process.

NOTE: yEnc files may also have a .YNC extension.

Programs that open YENC files

Windows

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe — Discontinued

Paid

yDec

yEnc32

yProxy Pro

Mac

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe Mac 16 — Discontinued

Paid

yEnc TZ

Linux

yydecode

UUDeview