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convmv:tldr:a2eda
convmv: Test filename encoding conversion (don't actually change the filename).
$ convmv -f ${from_encoding} -t ${to_encoding} ${input_file}
try on your machine
This command is used to convert the encoding of a file from one type to another.
Here's the breakdown of the command:
convmv
: This is the command itself, used to convert the encoding.-f ${from_encoding}
: This option specifies the current encoding of the input file, denoted by${from_encoding}
.-t ${to_encoding}
: This option specifies the target encoding to which the input file will be converted, denoted by${to_encoding}
.${input_file}
: This is the input file that needs to be converted. You should replace${input_file}
with the actual filename or path of the file you want to convert.
By using this command, you can convert the encoding of a file from one character set to another, enabling the file to be properly read or displayed in a compatible format.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.