Late August means different things depending on where you are. For some, it is the final stretch of summer projects. For others, it is the calm before a new academic year. Wherever you are in your research timeline, MAXQDA 24.11 is here to make things easier with a more intuitive survey import and a sleeker, more capable search bar. Two features designed to save time and keep you focused when the pace picks up.
Here’s what’s new in MAXQDA 24.11.
- How to update MAXQDA
To update MAXQDA, free of charge, follow these three simple steps:
- Launch MAXQDA with a stable internet connection.
- Click the
help menu icon in the bottom bar’s left corner. - Select Search for updates from the menu.
Once MAXQDA updates, it will give you access to all new features and improvements. Contact your local administrator if you have limited admin rights on your institution’s computers.
- How to upgrade to MAXQDA 24
To upgrade a license from MAXQDA 2020 or 2022 to MAXQDA 24, follow these three easy steps:
- Visit our online shop
- Navigate to the upgrade tab.
- Enter your license number to learn more about your upgrade options.
You can find your license number quickly by clicking on the
info icon in the upper left part of your MAXQDA welcome screen.
help menu icon in the bottom bar’s left corner.
info icon in the upper left part of your MAXQDA welcome screen.Survey Import That Works With You
From setup to success: faster, clearer, and more flexible
Let’s be honest, importing survey data via Excel used to feel a bit like assembling IKEA furniture in the dark. You’d juggle document names, guess between code or variable, click through multiple dialogs, and hope you hadn’t spent hours structuring a spreadsheet the wrong way. With the new survey import workflow you can kiss those days goodbye.
MAXQDA 24.11 introduces a transformative upgrade that’s more than a fresh coat of paint. It’s designed to get you from spreadsheet to ready-to-analyze in a smoother, faster way:
- See it before you commit: A live preview shows exactly how your spreadsheet will import. Code vs. variable choices and variable-type selection now happen in one step, with the actual data values right beside the checkboxes.
- Fine-tune on the go: When you choose “quantitative,” the variable type (integer, Boolean, etc.) is always visible, so you can adjust instantly.
- No more invisible typos: Leading or trailing spaces in variable names are automatically removed, so “Age” and “Age ” won’t import as two different variables.
- Automatic participant naming: New imports automatically assign ascending participant IDs—no more renaming “Person1” through “Person42” manually.
- Smoother navigation: A progress bar keeps you oriented through Preview, Data Types, Import, all the way to successful import.
- Streamlined design: The updated dialog means fewer clicks, clearer options, and a consistent look with the rest of MAXQDA’s modern interface.
🧠 Why it matters: Import confidently, catch formatting issues before they become headaches, and get consistent, clean data in one go. Teams benefit too—shared settings mean everyone follows the same streamlined process.
📍 Where to find it: In the Import menu.
Search That Works Everywhere
One design, every tool, zero learning curve
Searching in MAXQDA isn’t just improved, it’s been completely re-imagined. No matter where you work in the software, from your Code System to your Memos, you’ll now see the same sleek, powerful search that adapts to the task at hand. One look, one feel, one effortless way to find exactly what you need.
MAXQDA 24.11 delivers a unified, distraction-free search experience across the entire platform:
- Always in the same place: The search field is now built directly into the toolbar, right where you expect it—no more hunting for a magnifying glass icon.
- Same look, same feel: Whether you’re searching codes, documents, memos, or statistics, you’ll see the same streamlined design with hit counters, navigation arrows, and a close button.
- More room to focus: Non-essential toolbar icons automatically hide when you search, so you have maximum space for your results.
- Better Find & Replace: Improved design with clear integration into the search interface for a faster and more intuitive experience.
- Responsive design: The search bar adapts to your window size, letting you see as much of your query as possible.
🧠 Why it matters: No matter where you work in MAXQDA, searching will feel familiar, fast, and clutter-free, allowing you to spend less time adjusting and more time finding.
📍 Where to find it: In the toolbar of every searchable window in MAXQDA.
Other Improvements Worth Noting
- Subcode Statistics: The codes in the statistics table now follow the same order as your code system for faster, easier reading.
- AI Assist: Premium users can now summarize documents up to twice as long (up to 250k characters).
- Improved Synonyms: Updated databases for 8 languages will deliver even better synonyms during search (English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish).
- Scrollbars: Higher contrast makes them easier to spot and navigate, especially during presentations or screen sharing.
Prefer to See It in Action?
Here’s the 24.11 update at a glance:
This one’s probably for you:
- You spent more time formatting survey columns than analyzing responses
- You’ve re-imported the same dataset three times, yet you still missed a typo
- You opened a memo just to “quickly find that quote”… fifteen minutes ago
- You swear the variable was there yesterday, but now it’s hiding in plain sight
- You’re ready to code, but the software feels like it’s testing you instead
Ready for the Next Season
As you navigate the final days of summer, whether you’re wrapping up your research projects like a well-deserved beach day or gearing up for the exciting waves of a new academic year, MAXQDA 24.11 is right there with you, ready to make the journey smoother. With our revamped survey import and a crisp search function, it’s like having a cool ocean breeze at your back as you dive into your next adventure. why wait?
So, why settle for ordinary when extraordinary is just an update away? Take the plunge and update today to transform your research experience into one that’s as refreshing as a summer splash. Your next big discovery awaits!
