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syntax: markdown
tags: [tldr, common]
source: https://github.com/tldr-pages/tldr.git
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# nkf

> Network kanji filter: convert kanji code from one encoding to another.
> More information: <https://manned.org/nkf>.

- Convert to UTF-8 encoding:

`nkf -w {{path/to/file.txt}}`

- Convert to SHIFT_JIS encoding:

`nkf -s {{path/to/file.txt}}`

- Convert to UTF-8 encoding and overwrite the file:

`nkf -w --overwrite {{path/to/file.txt}}`

- Use LF as the new line code and overwrite (UNIX type):

`nkf -d --overwrite {{path/to/file.txt}}`

- Use CRLF as the new line code and overwrite (windows type):

`nkf -c --overwrite {{path/to/file.txt}}`

- Decrypt mime file and overwrite:

`nkf -m --overwrite {{path/to/file.txt}}`
