Pirai AI is used by European academic researchers, clinical trial teams, and market research agencies to convert Word, PDF, and Excel survey documents to LimeSurvey LSS, Qualtrics QSF, REDCap Data Dictionary CSV, and 24 more platform formats. All document processing is client-side with no server storage - relevant for European researchers handling instrument documents under GDPR and institutional ethics requirements.
GDPR-Compatible Processing Architecture
European researchers frequently handle sensitive instrument documents under GDPR obligations - survey batteries for health research under Article 9, CRFs for EMA-regulated clinical trials, instruments with participant information that must remain confidential under institutional ethics protocols.
Pirai AI's processing model:
- Client-side processing: Documents are processed in memory without persistent server storage. Your instrument document is not retained after conversion.
- No AI training: OpenAI API is configured with data sharing disabled - Pirai AI processing does not contribute to model training.
- No third-party access: Google Forms output is an Apps Script run in your own Google account - no third-party access to Drive or account data.
For European researchers, Pirai AI's role is as a data processor for document conversion with no data retention - consistent with GDPR Article 28 processor requirements and the principle of data minimisation (Article 5(1)(c)).
Multilingual Instrument Support
European research frequently involves instruments in German, French, Dutch, Swedish, Italian, Spanish, and other languages. Pirai AI processes documents in all major European languages and preserves the original language text verbatim in the converted output - critical for multilingual validated instruments where translation modifications would require revalidation. For studies requiring parallel instruments in multiple languages, upload each language version to Pirai AI separately.
What European Researchers Use Pirai AI For
- Converting EORTC QLQ-C30 and PHQ-9 in German, French, and Dutch versions from PDFs to REDCap Data Dictionary CSV
- Converting Horizon Europe project instruments from Word to LimeSurvey LSS for GDPR-compliant self-hosted deployment
- Converting ERC grant social science survey instruments from Word to Qualtrics QSF
- Converting multilingual questionnaires from Word to SurveyMonkey or QuestionPro for European MR agencies
- Converting validated DFG research instruments to both LimeSurvey (EU self-hosted) and REDCap (clinical arm)
European Platform Coverage
| Platform | Pirai AI Output | Common in Europe |
|---|---|---|
| LimeSurvey | LSS file (DB version 5 or 6) | Germany, France, Netherlands, Scandinavia |
| Qualtrics | QSF file | Russell Group UK, EU research universities |
| REDCap | Data Dictionary CSV | European medical schools and hospitals |
| SurveyMonkey | Paste Your Content .txt | European MR agencies |
| Microsoft Forms | Quick Import output | M365 European organisations |
Frequently Asked Questions
Pirai AI processes documents client-side without persistent server storage. Instrument documents are not retained after conversion and the OpenAI API is configured with data sharing disabled. As a document conversion processor with no data retention, Pirai AI is compatible with GDPR data minimisation requirements. Researchers should confirm with their institution's DPO for specific research contexts.
Yes. Pirai AI processes documents in all major European languages including German, French, Dutch, Swedish, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. Verbatim text from the source document is preserved in the converted output - critical for multilingual validated instruments.
Yes. Upload your Horizon Europe project's instrument documents to Pirai AI, select LimeSurvey (for EU self-hosted GDPR-compliant deployment) or Qualtrics (for institutions with EU data residency licences), and download the output files. The conversion is consistent with GDPR data minimisation principles.
Pirai AI offers 2 free conversions per day with a daily reset - no credit card required. For individual researchers and PGR students converting dissertation instruments, the free tier is typically sufficient.
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2 free daily conversions. No credit card. Client-side processing - GDPR-compatible. Multilingual support. Converts to LimeSurvey, Qualtrics, REDCap, and more.
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