MAXQDA works with the following file types:
| File extension | File type |
|---|---|
| .MX24 | MAXQDA 24 project file for Windows and macOS |
| .MX24BAC | MAXQDA 24 back up project file for Windows and macOS |
| .MC24 | MAXQDA 24 TeamCloud project file for Windows and macOS |
| .MEX24 | MAXQDA 24 Exchange file for Windows and macOS |
| .MX22 | MAXQDA 2022 project file for Windows and macOS |
| .MX20 | MAXQDA 2020 project file for Windows and macOS |
| .MX18 | MAXQDA 2018 project file for Windows and macOS |
| .MX12 | MAXQDA 12 project file for Windows and macOS |
| .MX11 | MAXQDA 11 project file for macOS |
| .MX5 | MAXQDA 11 project file for Windows |
| .MX4 | MAXQDA 10 project file |
| .MX3 | MAXQDA 2007 project file |
| .MX2 | MAXQDA 2 project file |
| .M2K | MAXQDA 1 project file |
| .LOA | Saved formula files (activation by variables) |
| .SEA | Saved search files (SEArch file) |
| .MTR | Exported “Code System” |
| .MOD | Exported MAXMAp |
| .MEX22 | MAXQDA Exchange file (MAX EXchange) |
