# Base64 Decode

> Decode a Base64 string.

- ID: `base64_decode`
- Type: Block
- Category: [Strings](https://inventor.bot/docs/reference/blocks/strings.md)

- Value block: it can be used directly inside expressions, e.g. `"Result: " + base64_decode(Args{...})`.

**Inputs**

| Name | Required | Description | Value |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `encoded_string` | yes | Base64 encoded string. | e.g. `"aGVsbG8="` |

**Outputs**

| Name | Description | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `decoded_string` | Decoded output. | e.g. `"hello"` |

**Example**

```go
base64Decode := base64_decode(Args{encoded_string: "aGVsbG8="})
send_text_message(Args{
	channel_id:      trigger.channel_id,
	message_content: "Decoded String: " + base64Decode,
})
```