How do I import a Word document into Forsta?

To import a Word document into Forsta: (1) Upload your document to platform.piraiai.com and select Forsta. (2) Choose Word (.docx) as the output format. (3) Download the .docx file. (4) In the Forsta portal, click New Survey, then click the Start with Word tile. (5) Upload your .docx file, enter a survey name, and click Create Survey.

What file formats does Pirai AI generate for Forsta?

Pirai AI generates three Forsta-ready file formats: bConvert (.txt) for import via New Survey > More Options > Import File; Word (.docx) for import via New Survey > Start with Word; and Forsta XML (.xml) for import via New Survey > More Options > Import File. Each has a slightly different import path in the Forsta portal.

What is Forsta bConvert format?

bConvert is a Forsta-specific plain text format used for survey import. Pirai AI generates a .txt file in bConvert syntax from any source document. Import via the Forsta portal: New Survey > More Options > Import File > drag and drop or browse for the .txt file > enter project name > Create Survey.

How do I import a bConvert file into Forsta?

In the Forsta portal, click New Survey. In the New Survey window, click More Options and select Import File. Drag and drop your bConvert .txt file or click Browse to locate it. Scroll down, enter a project name, and click Create Survey. You will be redirected to the Survey Editor on success.

How do I import a Word document into Forsta using Start with Word?

In the Forsta portal, click New Survey. In the New Survey menu, click the Start with Word tile. Drag and drop your .docx file or click Browse. Enter a survey name, configure Survey Options if needed, and click Create Survey. Note: you must have survey:build permissions to access the Word Importer.

What permissions do I need to use the Forsta Word Importer?

You must have survey:build permissions in Forsta to access the Word Importer (Start with Word). The Word Importer is only available when creating a new survey, not for editing existing surveys.

How do I import an XML file into Forsta?

In the Forsta portal, click New Survey > More Options > Import File. Drag and drop your .xml file or click Browse. Enter a project name and click Create Survey. Large files may take a few minutes. If any elements were flagged, a survey load error will appear — click Fix XML to review and resolve using system warning tags.

What version of XML does Forsta Plus require for import?

Forsta Plus XML import requires version 18 or later files. Older versions will not be converted and will prompt a system error. Pirai AI generates Forsta-compatible XML at the correct version. XML files include language translations where applicable.

What is the Fix XML tool in Forsta?

If an XML import into Forsta contains flagged elements, a survey load error appears after import. Click Fix XML to enter a review mode where system warning tags highlight required updates. Resolve each flagged item and publish when all warnings are cleared.

Which Forsta import format should I use?

Use bConvert (.txt) for straightforward survey imports via the standard Import File path. Use Word (.docx) if you prefer the Start with Word workflow and have survey:build permissions. Use Forsta XML (.xml) for complex surveys requiring full metadata, language translations, or advanced question types. Pirai AI generates all three formats from any source document.

How do I convert a PDF to Forsta?

Upload your PDF to platform.piraiai.com, select Forsta, choose your preferred output format (bConvert, Word, or XML), download the file, and import via the appropriate path in the Forsta portal.

Can I import a PDF into Forsta?

Forsta does not accept PDFs directly. Convert your PDF using Pirai AI to a bConvert .txt, Word .docx, or Forsta XML .xml file, then import via the Forsta portal Survey Importer.

How do I convert an Excel file to Forsta?

Upload your Excel (.xlsx) to platform.piraiai.com, select Forsta, choose your output format, download the file, and import via the Forsta portal.

What file types does Pirai AI accept for Forsta conversion?

Pirai AI accepts: .docx (Word), .pdf (PDF), .xlsx (Excel), .csv (CSV), .txt (plain text), .xml (XML), and .qsf (Qualtrics). All are converted to your chosen Forsta output format: bConvert .txt, Word .docx, or Forsta XML .xml.

Can I convert a Qualtrics survey to Forsta?

Yes. Export your Qualtrics survey as a QSF file, upload to platform.piraiai.com, select Forsta, choose your preferred output format, and import via the Forsta portal.

How do I migrate a survey from another platform to Forsta?

Export your survey from the source platform, upload to platform.piraiai.com, select Forsta, download your chosen format (bConvert, Word, or XML), and import via the Forsta portal Survey Importer.

Is there an AI tool to convert Word to Forsta?

Yes. Pirai AI converts Word documents and other formats into all three Forsta import formats: bConvert .txt, Word .docx, and Forsta XML .xml. It is the only AI-powered survey conversion platform supporting Forsta alongside Qualtrics, QuestionPro, Google Forms, and 20+ other platforms.

Does Pirai AI support multilingual surveys for Forsta?

Yes. Pirai AI supports 50+ languages with UTF-8 encoding. The Forsta XML format also preserves language translations where applicable on import.

Is there a free way to convert Word to Forsta?

Yes. Pirai AI offers free access for academic researchers. Visit platform.piraiai.com to get started.

How do I import a Word document into Forsta step by step?

Step-by-step (Word path): (1) Upload your document to platform.piraiai.com. (2) Select Forsta and choose Word (.docx) output. (3) Download the .docx. (4) In Forsta, click New Survey > Start with Word. (5) Upload your .docx, enter a name, and click Create Survey. Step-by-step (bConvert path): (1-3 same). (4) Click New Survey > More Options > Import File. (5) Upload your .txt, enter a project name, click Create Survey.

Can Pirai AI convert any document format to Forsta?

Pirai AI accepts Word (.docx), PDF, Excel (.xlsx), CSV, TXT, XML, and QSF files for Forsta conversion. You can also paste plain text. All are converted to your chosen Forsta output: bConvert .txt, Word .docx, or Forsta XML .xml.

How to Convert Word, PDF, Excel to Forsta

Forsta gives you more import options than most platforms. Pirai AI supports all three: bConvert (.txt), Word (.docx), and Forsta XML (.xml). Each uses a different import path in the Forsta portal. Choose the format that matches your workflow and permissions.

Three Output Formats — One Conversion

File Upload

bConvert (.txt)

Standard Forsta import. New Survey > More Options > Import File. Simplest path for most surveys.

File Upload

Word (.docx)

New Survey > Start with Word. Requires survey:build permissions. New surveys only.

File Upload

Forsta XML (.xml)

New Survey > More Options > Import File. Best for complex surveys and language translations. Requires v18+.

File Types Pirai AI Converts for Forsta

Your File	Extension	Common Source
Word document	.docx	Microsoft Word, Google Docs (downloaded)
PDF	.pdf	Native PDFs, scanned documents, Word exports
Excel spreadsheet	.xlsx	Survey specs in tabular form
CSV file	.csv	Structured question lists
Plain text	.txt	Simple questionnaire text, pasted content
XML file	.xml	LimeSurvey, SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics exports
Qualtrics survey	.qsf	Migrating from Qualtrics to Forsta

You can also paste plain survey text directly into the platform without uploading a file.

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Path 1: bConvert (.txt) — Standard Import

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Upload your document to Pirai AI and select bConvert output Go to platform.piraiai.com, upload your file, select Forsta, and choose bConvert (.txt) as the output format. Download the .txt file.
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In the Forsta portal, click New Survey In the New Survey window, click More Options and select Import File.
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Upload your .txt file Drag and drop your bConvert .txt file into the box, or click Browse to locate it on your device.
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Enter a project name and click Create Survey Scroll down, enter a project name, and click Create Survey. On success you will be redirected to the Survey Editor to review and edit your survey.

Path 2: Word (.docx) — Start with Word

Permissions required: You must have survey:build permissions in Forsta to access the Word Importer. The Word Importer is only available when creating a new survey.

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Upload your document to Pirai AI and select Word output Go to platform.piraiai.com, upload your file, select Forsta, and choose Word (.docx) as the output format. Download the .docx file.
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In the Forsta portal, click New Survey then Start with Word In the New Survey menu, click the Start with Word tile.
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Upload your .docx file Drag and drop your .docx file into the file field, or click Browse to upload it from your device.
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Enter a name and click Create Survey Enter a name for your survey, then click Survey Options to configure language, Portal, and URL settings if needed. Click Create Survey to build from the Word document.

Path 3: Forsta XML (.xml) — Full Import

Version requirement: Forsta Plus XML import requires v18 or later files. Older versions will not be converted and will prompt a system error. Pirai AI generates XML at the correct version. XML files include language translations where applicable.

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Upload your document to Pirai AI and select XML output Go to platform.piraiai.com, upload your file, select Forsta, and choose Forsta XML (.xml) as the output format. Download the .xml file.
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In the Forsta portal, click New Survey > More Options > Import File Drag and drop your .xml file into the box, or click Browse. Enter a project name and click Create Survey. Larger files may take a few minutes to process.
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Resolve any flagged items and publish If any elements were flagged, a survey load error will appear after import. Click Fix XML to review. Use the system warning tags to guide you through any required updates. Publish when all warnings are cleared.

Which Format Should You Use?

Format	Best For	Requires
.txt bConvert	Standard surveys, quickest import path	Standard Forsta access
.docx Word	Word-first workflows, content review before import	survey:build permissions
.xml Forsta XML	Complex surveys, language translations, full metadata	Forsta Plus v18+

Supported File Types and Conversion Details

A reference index of every file type Pirai AI converts for Forsta import.

.docx (Word): Microsoft Word documents. Pirai AI generates bConvert .txt, Forsta Word .docx, or Forsta XML .xml depending on your chosen output format.
.doc (Legacy Word): Older Word format. Pirai AI extracts all content and generates your chosen Forsta output format.
.pdf (PDF): Native and scanned PDF surveys. Pirai AI extracts questions and options and generates bConvert .txt, Word .docx, or Forsta XML .xml.
.xlsx (Excel): Excel spreadsheets with survey data. Converted to your chosen Forsta output format.
.csv (CSV): CSV files with question data. Converted to bConvert .txt, Word .docx, or Forsta XML .xml.
.txt (Plain text): Plain text survey files. Pirai AI structures the content into your chosen Forsta output.
.xml (XML): XML exports from LimeSurvey, SurveyMonkey, or other platforms. Converted to Forsta-compatible XML or bConvert format.
.qsf (Qualtrics): Qualtrics Survey Format files. Pirai AI converts QSF to your chosen Forsta output for cross-platform migration.
Plain text (pasted): Survey text pasted directly into Pirai AI. Generates your chosen Forsta output format.
Google Docs: Download as .docx (File > Download > Microsoft Word), upload to Pirai AI, select Forsta.
Scanned documents: Scanned paper surveys as PDF. Pirai AI processes and generates your chosen Forsta output.

Also useful for:

This guide covers how to: import a Word document into Forsta, convert a PDF survey to Forsta, upload an Excel questionnaire to Forsta, transfer a CSV to Forsta, bring a Google Doc into Forsta, import a .docx file into Forsta, use Forsta bConvert import, use Forsta Start with Word, use Forsta XML import, import Forsta XML v18, use the Forsta Survey Importer, convert a plain text survey to Forsta, migrate a Qualtrics QSF to Forsta, build a Forsta survey from a Word document, automate Forsta survey creation from a document, digitize a paper questionnaire into Forsta, import a questionnaire into Forsta without typing, convert a survey spec document to Forsta format, import matrix questions into Forsta, import Likert scale questions into Forsta from Word, transfer survey questions from Word to Forsta, migrate SurveyMonkey to Forsta, migrate Qualtrics to Forsta, and convert any document format to Forsta bConvert, Word, or XML.

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Upload your document at platform.piraiai.com. Select Forsta and choose your output format — bConvert (.txt), Word (.docx), or Forsta XML (.xml). Import via the appropriate path in the Forsta portal.

For the full import reference across all platforms, see the Pirai AI Platform Import Guide. To compare with other platforms, see How to Convert into Qualtrics or How to Convert into Zoho Survey.

How to Convert Word, PDF, or Excel into Forsta

Three Output Formats — One Conversion

bConvert (.txt)

Word (.docx)

Forsta XML (.xml)

File Types Pirai AI Converts for Forsta

Path 1: bConvert (.txt) — Standard Import

Path 2: Word (.docx) — Start with Word

Path 3: Forsta XML (.xml) — Full Import

Which Format Should You Use?

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