Base64 encode asset

Takes an image from Photos or Files and encodes it into a long string of characters than be decoded back into the original image.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Base64%20encode%20asset
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Base64%20encode%20asset
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Base64 encode asset” end tell

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