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sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/integrate-applications

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# Use the GetImage component

# Use the GetImage component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Get an image from the clipboard by using the GetImage component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the GetImage component. For more information
about these properties, see [Properties of the Data Writer components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Wg~iB5E0D5VF3uzo6ovDCg "Learn about the properties of the Data Writer components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesClipboard.
2. Drag the GetImage component to the Design surface.
3. Connect the data and control ports of the GetImage component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data Out (Bitmap) | Returns the image from the clipboard. | Yes. To preview the image, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data. |
   | Control In | Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. | No. Connecting the port is optional. |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of any other component. | No. Connecting the port is optional. |
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4. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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