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No Wonder User - Mar 8, 1998 - 7:59 am

Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Problem: Other
Computer Type: Apple
Model: Performa 6116CD
RAM: 24meg
RAM Enhancer: Ram Doubler 2.x
OS Version: MacOS 8

Description:
A friend of mine with a PC often sends email with picture attachments that are encoded in base64. I have tried to view them with either JPEGView and Image Converter but neither one will work. Any suggestions on any other apps or is there mayge some change in preferences I can do ???

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Send Attachments? Yes

No Wonder Tech - Mar 8, 1998 - 8:17 am

Mark,
First thing you need is a base64 decoder. At one time there was a utility "YA-Base64" that does a reasonable job. However, I currently can't find it on the Internet. There should be others "MIMEconvert" may work, but, I haven't tried it.

After the file has been decoded, you'll be able to view it with whatever tools you have. If you are looking for a good one check out GraphicConverter:

http://www.lemkesoft.de/us_gcdownload.html

Good Luck,
Mark Nettleingham