Stata .dta to CSV/XLSX
Convert Stata .dta files into analytics-ready CSV or Excel
Stats2CSV keeps your Stata value labels, long variable names, and time-series encodings intact while producing lightweight CSV or XLSX exports. Ideal for economists, policy analysts, and BI teams collaborating outside of Stata.
Convert Your Statistical Files
Upload your SPSS, Stata, or SAS files and convert them to CSV or XLSX format instantly
Upload Your File
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Secure Processing
Private by default
Uploads are encrypted in transit and deleted immediately after conversion. No retention, no training data, no sharing.
Faster than manual exports
Skip scripting or desktop exports. Drop your .dta file and get a ready-to-share CSV or XLSX in seconds.
Preserve metadata
Value labels, panel identifiers, and string encodings are all translated so collaborators keep the story behind the numbers.
Why Stata .dta files are different
Stata embeds extensive metadata inside .dta files—value labels, sorts, variable notes, and time-series operators. These elements are crucial for replication and documentation but can be lost when exporting manually. Stats2CSV maps these structures into CSV or XLSX so you can share your work with non-Stata stakeholders while preserving interpretation.
Key traits of .dta files
- Supports byte, int, float, and double precision levels
- Stores labelled categorical codes for quick tabulations
- Tracks time-series and panel structures via tsset/xtset metadata
- Allows up to 32,767 character string fields in modern Stata releases
Benefits of CSV/XLSX conversion
- Open results in pandas, tidyverse, Power BI, or Looker Studio
- Collaborate with teams who only use spreadsheets
- Archive regulatory submissions in a non-proprietary format
- Automate pipelines without a dedicated Stata license
How to convert a Stata .dta file with Stats2CSV
The core converter stays untouched—you still drag, drop, and download. Here is what happens during those few seconds.
Upload your dataset
Select your .dta file or drop it into the converter. Transfers use HTTPS and land in a secure processing bucket.
Choose CSV or XLSX
Pick CSV for scripting workflows or XLSX for presentation-ready spreadsheets. We decode value labels and encodings along the way.
Download instantly
Grab the converted file, share it, and continue your analysis. The original upload is cleared from our systems automatically.
Stata conversion FAQ
Do you support wide, long, or panel-style Stata datasets?
Yes. Whether your .dta file is wide or already reshaped to long panel form, Stats2CSV exports every observation and key identifier so you can merge or analyse downstream with confidence.
How are value labels and encoded categories handled?
Value labels become companion columns in the CSV/XLSX output. You retain both the coded value and readable label for quick summaries, dashboards, or merges in other tools.
What about byte, int, float, and double precision?
We respect Stata’s numeric classes. Byte and int become integers, while float and double columns retain precision by converting to string-safe representations before CSV export.
Can I convert encrypted or password-protected .dta files?
For security reasons we only accept standard .dta files. Remove encryption in Stata (`crypt off`) or save an unprotected copy before uploading.
How long are .dta files stored on Stats2CSV?
Uploads are processed in volatile storage and removed as soon as the conversion completes. Once you close the download window, we remove the dataset permanently.
Tips for a clean conversion
- • Run
compressin Stata to shrink storage and improve upload speed. - • Use
label dataandnotesfor context—these appear in the exported metadata sheet. - • Export a smaller test sample first if your dataset exceeds 100 MB to verify encoding before uploading the full file.
Handle microdata responsibly
Stata .dta files often store household microdata, longitudinal health observations, or proprietary market panels. Ensure you have sharing rights, remove direct identifiers where possible, and follow your organisation’s data protection policy. Stats2CSV deletes files after conversion, but ethical sharing begins before the upload.
Integrate with your Stata workflow
Keep using `do` files or `ado` scripts for data cleaning, then export the final .dta to Stats2CSV to distribute results in CSV or XLSX without emailing huge binaries.
Bring Stata data into modern stacks
Upload panel datasets directly into Snowflake, BigQuery, or DuckDB after conversion. CSV output slots neatly into ELT pipelines and orchestrators.