Release Notes
2025
Oct
Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) – Extract text from files using AI
Overview
We've introduced Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) in Zoho RPA. This feature enables automation workflows to understand, extract, and process content from documents.
New task: Extract text from files using AI
This feature includes a new task: Extract text from files using AI. It allows you to automatically extract text from file formats like PDF, PNG, JPG, JPEG, and WebP using AI-powered recognition.
Extraction options
You can now choose between two extraction modes:
From entire file – Extracts all available text content from the file in a single run
Based on the prompt – Allows you to define a prompt to extract only the specific information you need from the file
For more information, refer to the IDP automation help document.
Pause / resume support for executions
You can now pause or resume workflow executions directly using shortcut keys or tray menu options in the RPA agent.
This makes it easier to manage and control ongoing executions in real time.
Terminate executions from the History page
We’ve added the ability to terminate running workflows from the History page.
This feature allows you to stop executions that are in progress without switching to the agent interface.
Shift+Enter support in insert keys for Web type-into task
In the list of web automation tasks, you'll now find a type-into task that's used to enter text into input fields on webpages.
This task now supports the Shift+Enter key combination in the insert keys option. With this enhancement, you can insert line breaks or perform actions that require pressing Shift+Enter while typing into web elements.
Click-before-type option in Web type-into task
This task now includes a click-before-type option.
When enabled, the system will automatically click on the input field before typing, ensuring that the field is active and ready for text entry during automation.
Repeat option added to Web send hot keys
Added a Repeat option in the Web send-hot-keys task, allowing you to repeat a key action multiple times within a single execution.
The Repeat option now supports variables, enabling dynamic repetition counts based on workflow inputs.
Additional key support in send-hot-keys task
The send-hot-keys task is used to simulate keyboard key presses during automation.
In both Web and Windows automation, this task now supports additional keys: Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down.
This enhancement allows you to perform a wider range of keyboard actions while automating workflows across web and desktop environments.
Child node support for webhook output variables in decision box
The decision box task now supports accessing child nodes within webhook output variables.
This enhancement allows you to use nested data from webhook responses to define more accurate and dynamic conditions in your workflows.
We’ve fixed bugs to improve stability and deliver a smoother experience.
May
RPA agent support for Mac and Linux
You can now run Zoho RPA on Mac and Linux platforms as well, making it easier to automate tasks across different operating systems.
Note: Mac and Linux currently support web automation only.
For more information, refer to the RPA agent help document for Mac and Linux.
New task: Get text with OCR
We've introduced a new task, get text with OCR, which allows you to extract text from images.
For more information, visit the OCR automation help document.
New task: Get text from a PDF document
We've released a new get text from a PDF document task, which enables you to extract text content from PDFs.
For more information, head to the PDF automation help document.
We've resolved various bugs to improve overall performance and ensure smoother operations.
Apr
New task: Extract table data (web automation)
We've introduced a new extract table data task for web automation. You can now capture and work with data directly from tables on webpages.
Learn how to use the extract table data task in the Web automation actions help documentation.
New task: Get element selectors (web automation)
Zoho RPA now supports the get element selectors task in web automation to help locate dynamic elements based on text.
Example: A button or div with a label whose XPath changes dynamically
With this task, you can search for an element using a keyword, get its XPath, and map it in tasks like click to ensure the element is correctly identified and clicked at runtime.
Learn more about the get element selector task here.
Zoho One integration
Zoho RPA is now integrated with the Zoho One suite, so users can automate tasks and workflows across Zoho applications without needing a separate RPA subscription.
Clone option for builder tasks
We now support the clone action for every task in the builder. You can now duplicate an existing task and modify only the required configurations to create a similar new task.
We've addressed various bugs to improve stability and ensure smoother operation.
2024
Jun
Product launch
Zoho RPA is here to help Windows users automate repetitive tasks with ease. This release includes automation capabilities for:
- Windows applications: Automate actions, such as clicks, keystrokes, or form entries, in any Windows desktop application.
- Web applications: Automate web-based workflows like data entry and form submission in your browser.
- Excel processes: Automate Excel tasks like reading, writing, and updating spreadsheets without the manual effort.
- Files and folders: Manage files and folders automatically—move, copy, rename, or back up folders.
It also supports a range of triggers to initiate workflows based on your needs:
- Schedule: Run tasks automatically at specified dates and times.
- Webhook: Trigger workflows in real time when an external event occurs.
- Hotkey: Start automations instantly with a custom keyboard shortcut.
- File or folder: Monitor files or folders for changes and launch tasks automatically.
- Windows process: Detect when specific processes start or stop to trigger workflows.
An interactive recorder is included for both Windows and web tasks, enabling you to capture actions and build workflows even more efficiently.