SAS .sas7bdat to CSV/XLSX
Share SAS datasets with any team in minutes
Stats2CSV converts SAS .sas7bdat tables into clean CSV or Excel files so analysts without SAS can collaborate. Header labels, formats, and UTF-8 characters are preserved, while uploads remain private and are deleted automatically.
Convert Your Statistical Files
Upload your SPSS, Stata, or SAS files and convert them to CSV or XLSX format instantly
Upload Your File
Drag and drop your file here, or click to browse
Secure Processing
Compliance-ready privacy
Uploads are encrypted, isolated, and removed after conversion—ideal for HIPAA, GLP, or financial reporting workflows.
Fast conversions
Skip scripting PROC EXPORT jobs. Drop your SAS7BDAT file and download ready-to-use CSV or XLSX within seconds.
Accurate metadata mapping
We translate formats, lengths, and datetime offsets so downstream tools understand your variables without guesswork.
What lives inside a SAS7BDAT file?
SAS stores more than raw numbers. Each dataset keeps variable labels, numeric formats, user-defined formats, and dataset-level descriptions. Many organisations also rely on SAS to capture regulatory metadata such as derivation notes or CRF mappings. Stats2CSV respects these structures as much as the CSV/XLSX format allows, adding helper columns where necessary so the context travels with your data.
Common elements we preserve
- Variable labels and column descriptions
- Date, datetime, and time informats
- User-defined formats stored in catalog files
- Character encoding for multilingual studies
Why convert outside SAS
- Provide spreadsheets to stakeholders without SAS licenses
- Integrate clinical data into Python/R pipelines quickly
- Archive historical datasets in an open, text-based format
- Collaborate with vendors using cloud data warehouses
Three-step SAS7BDAT conversion
No need to write DATA steps or PROC EXPORT scripts. The converter experience remains the same—you just gain richer guidance and SEO-friendly documentation.
Upload your SAS table
Drag a .sas7bdat file into the converter or click to browse. Transfers happen over HTTPS/TLS and land in a secure, temporary workspace.
Select CSV or XLSX
Choose CSV for scripting, or XLSX for business users. Stats2CSV flattens formats and applies UTF-8 encoding automatically.
Download & verify
Download your file, open it in Excel, pandas, or BigQuery, and confirm row counts and key metrics. Once delivered, we automatically delete all artifacts.
SAS dataset frequently asked questions
Which versions of SAS are compatible?
Stats2CSV supports SAS7BDAT files produced by SAS 9.2 through SAS Viya. Legacy files from SAS 8 and 9.1 typically work after being re-saved in a modern session.
Do user-defined formats and labels survive the conversion?
Yes. We evaluate associated format catalogs when present and flatten them into readable columns so your categorical codes remain interpretable outside SAS.
How are large healthcare or regulatory datasets handled?
Uploads up to 100 MB convert reliably. For larger clinical or submission packages, split datasets by subject area or date range to keep processing quick and manageable.
Can I convert password-protected or encrypted SAS tables?
For security reasons we only accept standard, unencrypted SAS7BDAT files. Remove passwords with `proc datasets` or save an open copy before uploading.
What happens to my data after the download?
Files live in an isolated processing bucket while the conversion runs and are purged automatically once the download succeeds. We never index, re-use, or retain your datasets.
Best practices before converting SAS data
- • Run
proc contentsto double-check encoding and column lengths—helpful when sharing internationally. - • Keep variable names under 32 characters to ensure compatibility with legacy spreadsheet tools and certain databases.
- • Export gigantic fact tables by partitioning on a date or subject ID to maintain upload performance.
Protect sensitive subjects
SAS datasets often contain protected health information, financial account history, or confidential survey responses. Always confirm you have approval to export data outside of SAS, remove direct identifiers when possible, and anonymise free-text fields before uploading. Stats2CSV handles files securely, but ethical stewardship begins with your preprocessing steps.
Export for regulatory submissions
Convert SAS clinical datasets to CSV or XLSX so medical writers, auditors, or regulators can review without specialised software.
Bridge SAS and cloud analytics
Load converted CSV files into Snowflake, BigQuery, or Databricks to modernise legacy reporting and machine-learning pipelines.