8BITMIME
8BITMIME is a content transfer encoding defined in RFC 1652 that can be used to transmit eight-bit data over networks that only support seven-bit ASCII characters. It is an alternative to encodings like Base64, which convert binary data into a seven-bit ASCII representation. 8BITMIME directly transmits the eight-bit data without converting it, assuming the receiving system can handle it. This can be more efficient than Base64 as it does not add extra characters for encoding.
The purpose of 8BITMIME is to allow for the transfer of a wider range of characters, including
While 8BITMIME offers potential efficiency gains, its adoption and effectiveness depend on the compatibility of both