When should I use ascii and when should I use binary?

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ASCII mode converts line endings for text files (.php, .html, .css, .htaccess). Binary mode transfers files byte-for-byte and is required for images, archives, and documents. Most modern FTP clients use Auto mode which detects the correct type automatically.

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