NVivo: How can I import/export a project from/to other QDA programs (Atlas,ti, maxQDA, Dedoose etc)?

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NVivo: How can I import/export a project from/to other QDA programs (Atlas,ti, maxQDA, Dedoose etc)?

NVivo 12+ (Windows & Mac) supports REFI-QDA (.qdpx) files for interoperability with other QDA software. Check data limitations before opening or exporting.

May 13, 2026
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NVivo: How can I import/export a project from/to other QDA programs (Atlas,ti, maxQDA, Dedoose etc)?

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Starting with NVivo 12 Windows and Mac, the NVivo software supports the REFI-QDA Standard, which enables interoperability between Qualitative Data Analysis Software programs. The file extension for this format is .qdpx.

NOTE: Before opening or exporting REFI-QDA (.qdpx) files, please make note of its data limitations.

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NVivo: How can I import/export a project from/to other QDA programs (Atlas,ti, maxQDA, Dedoose etc)?