FILE Decode base64 image to file function

The FILE Decode base64 image to file function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA File functionality to decode base64 image to file.

For a full list of available functions, please read FILE functions.


Description

The FILE Decode base64 image to file function allows you to decode base64 image to file.


Setting it up

To use the FILE Decode base64 image to file function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=file-decode-image}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the FILE Decode base64 image to file function
  2. Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
  3. On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
  4. From here you can select the FILE Decode base64 image to file option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
FileYesText-The path to save the decoded image
VariableYesText-Variable containing the base64-encoded image data

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Invalid dataThe variable does not contain valid base64 image data

Tips

  • Converts base64-encoded image data to an image file

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