Convert QP to Text

Decode Quoted-Printable encoded text back to its original plain format instantly.

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Basic Decode

Decode a simple comma and exclamation mark.

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Soft Line Break

Handle soft line breaks (= followed by CRLF) used in email encoding.

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UTF-8 Decoding

Decode UTF-8 characters encoded in QP format.

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Tabs and Spaces

Decode explicit tab and space encodings.

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Ultimate Guide: Quoted-Printable Decoding

Quoted-Printable, or QP encoding, is a content transfer encoding used in e-mail for transmitting 8-bit data over 7-bit data paths. Our decoder allows you to instantly restore these messages to human-readable text.

How It Works

Any 8-bit byte value can be represented by a 3-character "quoted" string: an equals sign "=" followed by two hexadecimal digits. ASCII printable characters (excluding '=') are usually represented by themselves.

Why Use This Decoder?

Lines are restricted to 76 characters; longer lines use a "soft line break" (an '=' at the end of the line). This tool handles all these nuances automatically, including UTF-8 character sets.

Common Encoding Rules

When decoding Quoted-Printable text, several key rules are applied: bytes are represented as =XX, ASCII characters 33-60 and 62-126 may be literal, and soft breaks are ignored.