Release Notes
2025
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 doc.
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 doc.
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 doc.
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.