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# Use the Base64Decode component

# Use the Base64Decode component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Convert a base64 string to text by using the Base64Decode component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the Base64Decode component. For more information
about these properties, see [Properties of the String Utilities components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/T2CwwgGDMWnWXB0oo5BP8A "Learn about the properties of the String Utilities components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesString Utilities.
2. Drag the Base64Decode component to the Design surface.
3. To configure the input field, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/o6fErdzBCUqYUWlLG1ZZzQ "Configure how data is passed to the input fields of a component or method in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").
4. Connect the data and control ports of the Base64Decode component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Data port type | Data type |
   |-|-|-|-|
   | Base64String | Used to specify Base64 string that converts to a normal string. Takes the encoded Base64 string from a previously executed component, such as Base64Encode component. For example, if you input a value like <kbd class="ph userinput">1234test</kbd> in the Base64Encode component and then connect it to the Base64Decode component, running the components will result in the Base64Encode component encoding the value <kbd class="ph userinput">1234test</kbd> and passing it to the Base64Decode component. The Base64Decode component then decodes the encoded value, such as "MzIzNDIzdGVzdHR0" and retrieves the original output as "1234test". Figure 1. Base64Encode and Base64Decode components | Data In | String |
   | Return | Returns a string representing plain text. | Data Out | String |
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5. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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