About Convert SPSS

About this tool

This tool allows bidirectional conversion between SPSS (.sav), JSON, and CSV formats with advanced data and metadata preservation:

  • Convert in any direction between SPSS, JSON, and CSV formats
  • Converts data with variable labels instead of raw variable names
  • Preserves metadata such as value labels and variable definitions
  • Choose your preferred format:
    • SPSS (.sav) - Statistical analysis with full metadata support
    • JSON - Full structured data with complete metadata
    • CSV - Tabular data with value labels applied (human-readable)
  • Track and access your conversion history
Format Comparison
Feature JSON CSV SPSS
Value Labels Supported Supported Native
Full Metadata Supported Limited Native
Tabular Format No Yes Yes
Excel Compatible No Yes No
Programmable Excellent Basic With API
Statistical Analysis Partial Partial Native
How It Works
  1. Upload
    Select and upload your SPSS (.sav), JSON, or CSV file
  2. Select Format
    Choose your desired output format from the available options
  3. Process
    Our system reads the file and handles data and metadata appropriately
  4. Convert
    The data is transformed to your chosen format with maximum preservation of information
  5. Download
    Get your converted file ready for use in your analysis
Sample Output
{
  "data": [
    {
      "Age Group": "25-34",
      "Gender": "Male",
      "Education": "Bachelor's Degree",
      "Income": "$50,000-$74,999"
    },
    {
      "Age Group": "35-44",
      "Gender": "Female",
      "Education": "Master's Degree",
      "Income": "$75,000-$99,999"
    }
  ],
  "meta": {
    "column_labels": {
      "age_group": "Age Group",
      "gender": "Gender",
      "education": "Education",
      "income": "Income"
    },
    "value_labels": {
      "age_group": {
        "1": "18-24",
        "2": "25-34",
        "3": "35-44",
        "4": "45-54",
        "5": "55+"
      },
      "gender": {
        "1": "Male",
        "2": "Female",
        "3": "Other"
      }
    }
  }
}
"Age Group","Gender","Education","Income"
"25-34","Male","Bachelor's Degree","$50,000-$74,999"
"35-44","Female","Master's Degree","$75,000-$99,999"
"18-24","Male","High School","$25,000-$49,999"
"55+","Female","Doctorate","$100,000+"

SPSS (.sav) files are binary files that store both data and metadata.

Data View
age_group gender education income
2 1 3 2
3 2 4 3
Variable View
Name Label Values
age_group Age Group {1='18-24', 2='25-34', 3='35-44'...}
gender Gender {1='Male', 2='Female', 3='Other'}
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