Downloading a file using DropBox - problems

[Michael_Williquette]

What is your goal?

I have a scenario where I download a JSON file from Dropbox using the Download a File module. The output data is coming through as binary/hex. I need to convert it to readable text so I can pass it to an HTTP module that calls an external API. What is the easiest way to convert the Dropbox downloaded file data to plain text in Make.com?”

[Bolex_creatives]

@Michael_Williquette

I have a scenario where I download a JSON file from Dropbox using the Download a File module. The output data is coming through as binary/hex. I need to convert it to readable text so I can pass it to an HTTP module that calls an external API. What is the easiest way to convert the Dropbox downloaded file data to plain text in Make.com?”

Dropbox → Download a File

The file that is returned

That’s why you’re seeing unreadable content.

Important:

I t’s NOT actually hex
It’s binary data encoded by Make
You just need to decode it properly

My solution: Use a “Set Variable” module or toString() function