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Convert text file read in from UploadFile control to plain text

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Posted on by pengwei 139

Hi,

 

I have used an UploadFile control to upload a .txt file to my Power App. How can I convert the file content into plaintext to be shown in a label?

 

the file content is in this format

 

"data:text/plain;base64,UGVyc29uIEE6IEh.........................HMuDQoNCg=="

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    v-xiaochen-msft Profile Picture
    v-xiaochen-msft Microsoft Employee on at

    Hi @pengwei ,

     

    We can pass it to flow and decode it.

    vxiaochenmsft_0-1696483641048.png

     

    Best Regards,

    Wearsky

  • Michael E. Gernaey Profile Picture
    Michael E. Gernaey 53,968 Super User 2026 Season 2 on at

    Hello @pengwei 

     

    What is the character encoding? I know its base64 but what was the encoding?
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  • pengwei Profile Picture
    pengwei 139 on at

    Hi @v-xiaochen-msft 

     

    This is also my current way of working. However, I want to remove the flow. Is there any Power Apps functions which can achieve that?

     

    Hi @FLMike 

     

    It's a text file with meeting minutes.

  • v-xiaochen-msft Profile Picture
    v-xiaochen-msft Microsoft Employee on at

    Hi @pengwei ,

     

    Unfortunately, functions in canvas cannot decode base64 strings.

     

    Best Regards,

    Wearsky

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    pengwei 139 on at

    Hi @v-xiaochen-msft 

     

    Since there is no functions available, I will keep using the flow as the workaround. Thank you and @FLMike 

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