Can I open .mx5, .mx11, and .mx12 files with MAXQDA 24?

Modified on Thu, 16 May at 2:41 PM

To open files from MAXQDA 11 (.mx5/.mx11) or MAXQDA 12 (.mx12) with MAXQDA 24, please


  • Download the free MAXQDA 2020 Reader
  • Open your MAXQDA 5, 11 or 12 file with the free MAXQDA 2020 Reader
  • The MAXQDA 2020 Reader now creates a copy of your file in the .mx20 format
  • This .mx20 file can be opened with MAXQDA 24


Note: Please note that .mx5 files can only be opened with Windows and .mx11 files can only be opened with macOS.

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