Moving a survey from Qualtrics to Microsoft Forms is a common transition when teams shift to Microsoft 365 or lose institutional Qualtrics access. There is no direct export path between the two platforms. Pirai AI converts a Qualtrics QSF file into a Microsoft Forms-ready .docx for Quick Import.
Why Teams Migrate from Qualtrics to Microsoft Forms
| Reason | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 integration | Microsoft Forms integrates natively with Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive |
| Licence cost | Microsoft Forms is included in Microsoft 365 : no additional cost |
| Institutional policy | Organisation standardising on Microsoft 365 tools |
| Qualtrics licence change | Institutional or departmental Qualtrics access not renewed |
Step-by-Step: Qualtrics to Microsoft Forms
- 1Export your Qualtrics survey as QSFIn Qualtrics, go to Survey > Tools > Import/Export Survey > Export Survey. Download the .qsf file.
- 2Upload to Pirai AI and select Microsoft FormsGo to platform.piraiai.com, upload the .qsf file, and select Microsoft Forms. Download the generated .docx.
- 3Import via Quick Import at forms.office.comGo to forms.office.com. Select Quick Import > Upload from this device. Upload the .docx, choose Form or Quiz, and complete Start Review.
Qualtrics to Microsoft Forms Question Type Mapping
| Qualtrics Type | Microsoft Forms Result |
|---|---|
| Multiple Choice (single) | Multiple Choice |
| Multiple Choice (multi) | Multiple Choice (adapted) |
| Text Entry (single line) | Open Text |
| Text Entry (essay) | Open Text (long) |
| Matrix (radio) | Individual Multiple Choice per row |
| Rank Order / Constant Sum | Multiple Choice (adapted) |
| Descriptive Text | Form title/description |
What does not migrate: Qualtrics branching logic, display conditions, embedded data, quota settings, and randomisation must be re-applied manually in Microsoft Forms after import. Microsoft Forms has more limited logic capabilities than Qualtrics.
Migrate your Qualtrics survey to Microsoft Forms in minutes.
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Export your QSF from Qualtrics, upload at platform.piraiai.com, select Microsoft Forms, and import the .docx via Quick Import at forms.office.com.
For the full import guide, see How to Convert Word, PDF, Excel to Microsoft Forms. To migrate to other platforms, see Convert Qualtrics to REDCap or Convert Qualtrics to SurveyMonkey.