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How to convert Base64 to Text UTF-8

Loredana
Alteryx Alumni (Retired)
Created

How to convert Base64 to Text UTF-8

Create a simple workflow to convert base64 to text UTF - 8.

Prerequisites
 

  • Alteryx Designer
    • Version 2019.4+
  • Blob Convert Tool
Procedure 
 
1 .Create a new workflow and configure your input tool to target the base64 encoded data.




2. Convert the Base64 input to blob file type by using the Blob Convert Tool.



3. Use another Blob Convert Tool to convert the blob to text.


4. Now you data is formatted as text UTF -8.

Base64 Encoded data:

Data from the field above after conversion:

 


 


 


 


 
Comments
atcodedog05
22 - Nova
22 - Nova

Awesome 😎

lepome
Alteryx Alumni (Retired)

There is also a versatile tool, named Base64, which you can find here:  https://github.com/stephen-wagner/alteryx-base64-tool/raw/master/Base64.yxi