SAS7BDAT File

What are SAS7BDAT files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a SAS7BDAT file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your SAS7BDAT files.

What is a SAS7BDAT file?

SAS7BDAT files have multiple uses, and SAS V8+ Data is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

SAS V8+ Data File

The SAS7BDAT file format offers the convenience of consolidating data from various sources into one place and transforming it into an accessible source of information. This format facilitates analysis with tools such as descriptive statistics, regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and more.

Its usefulness is growing in research and corporate fields alike. Many businesses are recognizing its value—for example, entrepreneurs can store their customers' contact information in the file, or government agencies may use it to store data about a population's health.

SAS software is capable of creating and modifying these files for business intelligence purposes. They can then be analyzed with SAS Enterprise Guide or SAS Studio, providing those working in economics, research, and decision-making with a reliable tool that improves results through data exploration and insights.

How to open SAS7BDAT files

We have identified two SAS7BDAT openers that are compatible with this specific type of SAS7BDAT file.

Programs that open SAS V8+ Data files

Last updated: January 25, 2025

All known file formats using extension .SAS7BDAT

While SAS V8+ Data File is a popular type of SAS7BDAT-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .SAS7BDAT file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

SAS V7+ Data Set

We know that one SAS7BDAT format is SAS V7+ Data Set. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the app ourselves yet, our users have suggested a single SAS7BDAT opener which you will find listed below.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of SAS7BDAT files. Remember, different programs may use SAS7BDAT files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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