# Converts Base64 to Text

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/text-activities/converts-base64-to-text/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/text-activities/converts-base64-to-text/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity converts Base64 string in to text string using specified encoding.

![Converts Base64 to Text activity decoding a Base64 string with a chosen encoding in the SharePoint Workflow Designer](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/converts_base64_to_text_1.png)

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Converts this base64 text Base64 to Text using Default encoding and store result in variable.

**Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| this base64 text | Base64 string |
| Default | Encoding:; - Default - current ANSI code page; - ASCII - ASCII (7-bit) character set; - Big Endian Unicode - UTF-16 format that uses the big endian byte order; - Unicode - UTF-16 format using the little endian byte order; - UTF32 - UTF-32 format using the little endian byte order; - UTF7 - UTF-7 format; - UTF8 - UTF-8 format |