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+/**
+ * Takes a file object and returns a data uri of its contents.
+ *
+ * @param {File} file
+ */
+export function readFileAsDataURL(file) {
+  return new Promise((resolve) => {
+    const reader = new FileReader();
+    reader.addEventListener('load', (e) => resolve(e.target.result), { once: true });
+    reader.readAsDataURL(file);
+  });
+}