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Convert DATA to XLSX

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jul 10, 2026
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Is it possible to convert DATA to XLSX?
Yes - DATA converts to XLSX.

Use Excel's Data > From Text/CSV (set delimiter to Tab, skip header rows) or LibreOffice Calc's text import dialog, then save as Excel Workbook (.xlsx). The main step to get right is identifying and skipping the metadata header rows at the top of the file.

Also to XLSX: TSV · TMX · SSP

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Last verified Oct 2026

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Why convert DATA to XLSX?

Analysis Studio exports data as tab-delimited text, but the .data extension is not recognized by most business tools. Saving as .xlsx lets colleagues open the data directly in Excel, apply formulas and pivot tables, and share it without needing Analysis Studio installed.

How to convert DATA to XLSX

Microsoft Excel APP

Use Data > Get Data > From File > From Text/CSV, set the delimiter to Tab, remove top metadata rows via Transform Data, then save as Excel Workbook (.xlsx).

LibreOffice Calc FREE

Open the .data file - the Text Import dialog appears; set separator to Tab, enter the rows-to-skip count, click OK, then save as Excel 2007-365 (.xlsx).

Numbers FREE

Open the .data file in Numbers, set the delimiter to Tab if prompted, delete metadata rows manually, then export via File > Export To > Excel (.xlsx).

About these formats

.DATA Analysis Studio Data File

A .data file is a plain-text, tab-delimited export created by Appricon Analysis Studio, a Windows data-mining and statistical-analysis program. To open it, use Analysis Studio itself, or…

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.XLSX Microsoft Excel Open XML Workbook

An XLSX file is a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet saved in the Open XML format, introduced with Excel 2007 as the replacement for the older binary XLS format. You can open it without buying…

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Quality & what to watch

  • Header rows are the main snag - the file carries metadata rows at the top before actual data; count them in a text editor before importing so columns align correctly.
  • The file is plain text with no compression or binary encoding; no data is lost during the import.
  • If the .data file was not created by Appricon Analysis Studio (no companion .stp, content looks binary), it belongs to a different program and these steps will not work.

Frequently asked questions

Can I just rename the `.data` file to `.xlsx`?
No - .xlsx is a ZIP-based binary format; renaming a plain text file will not make it readable as a spreadsheet.
What is the companion `.stp` file?
It holds the column definitions and project schema for Analysis Studio; you do not need it for a plain XLSX export, but keep it if you ever reload the project.
Will my data have the right column headers?
Only if the .data file includes column names in one of its header rows; if they are missing, check the companion .stp for the column definitions.