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Base64 Decode

Function: Base64 Decode​

This action helps you convert a piece of text that has been encoded using the Base64 method back into its original, readable form. Base64 encoding is often used to safely transmit data over the internet or store it in systems that only handle text.

Input,

  • Text (STRING, Required): The Base64 encoded text you want to convert back to its original form.

Output,

  • Result (STRING, Default: RESULT): The name of the variable where the decoded text will be stored. By default, this will be a variable named RESULT.

Execution Flow,

Real-Life Examples,

Here are some practical ways you can use the "Base64 Decode" action in your applications:

  1. Decoding a Secret Message: Imagine you receive a message from an external system that is Base64 encoded to protect its content during transmission. You need to decode it to read the actual message.

    • Inputs:
      • Text: VGhpcyBpcyBhIHNlY3JldCBtZXNzYWdlLg==
    • Result: The RESULT variable will contain the text "This is a secret message."

  2. Processing Encoded User Data: Sometimes, user-specific data, like a unique identifier or a preference string, might be stored or passed around in a Base64 encoded format. You can decode it to use the original value.

    • Inputs:
      • Text: dXNlcklkPTEyMyZyb2xlPWFkbWlu
      • Result Variable Name: DecodedUserData
    • Result: The DecodedUserData variable will contain the text "userId=123&role=admin".

  3. Retrieving Original File Names from URLs: In some web applications, file names or paths in URLs might be Base64 encoded to handle special characters or obscure the original structure. You can decode them to get the actual name.

    • Inputs:
      • Text: c2FsZXNfcmVwb3J0XzIwMjMucGRm
    • Result: The RESULT variable will contain the text "sales_report_2023.pdf".