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# Base64 Decode transform action
## Use case
An API has returned a value that is base64 encoded and you would like to decode it.
## Overview
Decode a base64 encoded string.
## Parameters
Parameter
Description
Required
String
String to decode.
true
URL Safe
Whether the base64-encoded has been encoded in URL-safe format.
false
As Bytes
Whether to return the raw bytes, instead of decoding the bytes as a UTF-8 string.
false
## Usage
Example 1: Decoding a String
Inputs:\
\*\*String\*\*: VGhpcyBAaXMgbXkgdGVzdCBzdHJpbmcteWVlZWVoYXc=\
\*\*URL Safe\*\*: false\
\*\*As Bytes\*\*: false
## Results output
Result of Example 1:
```
This @is my test string-yeeeehaw
```
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