> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.pickyassist.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.pickyassist.com/setting-up-guide/setting-up-flow-builder/steps/formatter.md).

# Formatter

The formatter step is a valuable tool that allows you to transform data from one format to another. For example, if you have an output from an HTTP API step where the date is in a timestamp format, you can use the formatter step to convert the timestamp into a human-readable time format. This enables you to include the transformed data in your messages or further processing.

The formatter step supports a wide range of formatting options, including date transformation, data extraction, JSON extraction, math calculations, line items, and even converting PDF to text. This flexibility empowers you to manipulate and utilize your data in various ways to suit your specific needs.

{% content-ref url="/pages/-McOlSYq-7WdVTPmlTWW" %}
[Formatter](/setting-up-guide/setting-up-connector/formatter.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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