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Extract file extension

Published May 2025
   •    Updated June 2025

Plugin details

File Extension Extractor is a simple visual element plugin for Bubble.io that takes a file URL as input and automatically extracts the file extension (e.g., pdf, jpg, mp4). It’s useful when you need to identify file types for conditional workflows, storage management, or display logic—without extra workflows or manual parsing.
📥 Input: File URL (https://example.com/myfile.pdf)

📤 Output: Extension (pdf)

✅ Automatically updates whenever the input URL changes

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Web

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Instructions

How to Use This Plugin in Your Bubble App Step 1: Install the Plugin
Go to the Bubble Plugin Store (if public) and install File Extension Extractor, or add it from your private plugin editor.

Step 2: Add the Element to Your Page
In the Bubble editor, go to the Design tab.

Search for File Extension Extractor in the Elements menu.

Drag and drop the element onto your page.

Step 3: Set the File URL
Select the element and set the file_url property dynamically:

Example: FileUploader A's value

Or: Current cell's file URL (in repeating group)

Or from database: Do a search for... :first item's file URL

Step 4: Access the Extracted Extension
Use the extracted extension via the element’s exposed state:

Example: File Extension Extractor A's extension

You can now:

Show it in a text element

Save it to the database

Use it in conditions/workflows (e.g., “Only when extension is pdf”)

💡 Example Use Cases
Display an icon based on file type

Validate uploaded file types

Organize or categorize files by type

Filter/search by file type in repeating groups


Editor link : https://bubble.io/page?id=mintworxs-plugin&test_plugin=1746685520326x500675141013340160_current&tab=Design&name=file_extension_extractor&type=page

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