Export your survey from Forsta, or start from your original source document. Pirai AI converts it into a Qualtrics QSF file, ready to import with the full survey structure intact. No manual rebuilding, question by question.
A Qualtrics .qsf file with the complete survey structure: questions, answer options, blocks, and recode values. Import it in one step and get a ready-to-use survey.
Survey Tab > Tools > Import Survey > Choose File > ImportWhy teams migrate
Teams switch platforms for a range of reasons, most often to consolidate tools or standardize on a platform their broader organization already uses.
Research, CX, and employee experience teams often want a single platform instead of maintaining separate tools and licenses across departments.
Qualtrics has a large, well-established base of certified administrators and practitioners, which can make hiring and onboarding easier.
Teams that already run CRM, HR, or BI tools connected to Qualtrics often prefer keeping survey data in the same ecosystem.
When part of an organization already licenses Qualtrics, consolidating survey work onto that license can reduce vendor overhead.
Some teams need Qualtrics-specific features like XM Directory, specific integrations, or workflow automations not available elsewhere.
Rebuilding a large survey question by question is the biggest blocker to switching platforms. Pirai AI removes that step entirely.
Platform comparison
Both are established research and experience management platforms. Here is how their survey import options compare.
| Capability | Forsta | Qualtrics |
|---|---|---|
| Native import formats | bConvert (.txt), Word (.docx), Forsta XML (.xml) | QSF (.qsf), Advanced Format (.txt/.docx) |
| Full survey structure on import | Yes, via bConvert or XML | Yes, via QSF |
| Matrix / grid question support | Yes | Yes |
| Display logic on import | Limited, platform dependent | Yes, via QSF |
| Direct Word document upload | Not accepted; requires bConvert, Word template, or XML | Not accepted; requires QSF or Advanced Format |
| Pirai AI conversion available | Yes, three output formats | Yes, QSF and Advanced Format |
Both platforms require a specifically formatted file for import, since neither accepts a standard Word document directly. Pirai AI generates the correct format for either platform from the same source document.
Input formats
Pirai AI accepts your Forsta survey export directly, or the original questionnaire document if you have it.
How it works
Export once. Review with AI. Import a complete Qualtrics survey.
In Forsta, export your survey as bConvert, Word, or XML. If you no longer have portal access, your original questionnaire document works just as well.
Go to platform.piraiai.com, upload the file, and select Qualtrics as the output platform with QSF format.
Review each question with per-question validation and Accept or Reject controls. Use Smart Fix or the AI Survey Editor to resolve any structural differences between the two platforms.
Download the .qsf file. In Qualtrics, go to the Survey tab, click Tools, select Import Survey, and upload the file. Add display logic and publish when ready.
Question types
Pirai AI maps question types and structure from Forsta to their closest Qualtrics equivalent.
| Forsta Question Type | Qualtrics Equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Button | MC:SingleAnswer | Single-select multiple choice |
| Checkbox | MC:MultipleAnswer | Multi-select multiple choice |
| Open Text (short) | TE:SingleLine | Short free text response |
| Open Text (long) | TE:Essay | Multi-line free text response |
| Matrix (Statement + Scale Point) | Matrix | Statements and scale points mapped to Qualtrics matrix rows and columns |
| Matrix Checkbox | Matrix (multi-select) | Grid columns preserved as checkbox options |
| Ranking | Rank Order | Item order preserved |
| Text / Instructions | DB (Descriptive Block) | Non-response instructional text |
| New Page | Block / Page Break | Preserved as a new block in Qualtrics |
Recode values are preserved during conversion where present in your Forsta source. Display logic and survey flow are Qualtrics-specific and are added after import.
Review workspace
Unlike simple file converters, Pirai AI gives you a complete editing workspace between upload and download.
Detects and auto-corrects structural errors introduced when mapping between two different platform schemas. If auto-fix fails, the AI Survey Editor resolves it via plain English instructions.
Type instructions to edit conversationally. "Change Q3 to a grid question" or "Make Q5 required." Changes apply instantly with live preview.
Edit question types, text, and answer options inline via dropdown selectors. Full control over every field without leaving the platform.
Export your survey to Excel, make bulk changes, and re-import. The validation wizard checks errors before applying and blocks upload until fixed.
Every question shows validation results. Accept or reject individual questions. No silent errors reach your Qualtrics account.
From Conversion History, re-download the same conversion to Qualtrics Advanced Format or any of 26 other platforms at any time. No reprocessing required.
Also supported
Upload once to Pirai AI and download to any platform. One document, 26 output formats.
FAQ
Export your survey from Forsta as bConvert, Word, or XML, or use your original source document. Upload it to platform.piraiai.com, select Qualtrics as the output platform, choose QSF format, review the converted survey in the workspace, and download the .qsf file. In Qualtrics, go to the Survey tab, click Tools, select Import Survey, and upload the file.
Yes. Pirai AI accepts your Forsta export or original source document and generates a Qualtrics QSF file with the full survey structure. Pirai AI maps Forsta question types, including matrix and grid questions, to their Qualtrics equivalents automatically.
Either works. If you still have portal access, exporting from Forsta as bConvert, Word, or XML gives Pirai AI the most structured source. If you no longer have access, your original questionnaire document, spec, or even a scanned paper form works just as well.
Pirai AI converts questions, answer options, blocks, and recode values into the Qualtrics QSF structure. Display logic, skip logic, and survey flow are platform-specific and are typically added or reconfigured in Qualtrics after import, since the underlying logic engines differ between platforms.
Yes. From your Conversion History, click Download As on any completed conversion and select any of 26 supported platforms including SurveyMonkey, REDCap, Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, QuestionPro, and more. No reprocessing required.
Yes. Pirai AI gives you 1-2 free credits every day that reset daily. Credit packs: 5 credits for $2.99, 15 credits for $6.99, 30 credits for $9.99. Credits never expire.
Upload your Forsta export or original document. Review with AI. Import a complete Qualtrics survey. Free daily credits.
Start Migrating FreePirai AI converts Forsta survey exports (bConvert .txt, Word .docx, Forsta XML .xml) or original source documents (Word, PDF, Excel, CSV, plain text, XML, JSON) into a Qualtrics QSF file. Qualtrics accepts two import formats: QSF (.qsf), which carries the full survey structure including blocks, display logic, embedded data, and survey flow, and Advanced Format (.txt or .docx), a simpler text specification typically used to append questions to an existing survey. Import path: Qualtrics Survey tab > Tools > Import Survey > Choose File > select the .qsf file > Import. Question type mapping from Forsta to Qualtrics: Radio Button to MC:SingleAnswer, Checkbox to MC:MultipleAnswer, Open Text short to TE:SingleLine, Open Text long to TE:Essay, Matrix (Statement plus Scale Point) to Qualtrics Matrix, Matrix Checkbox to Qualtrics Matrix multi-select, Ranking to Rank Order, Text/Instructions to Descriptive Block (DB), New Page to a new Qualtrics block. Recode values are preserved where present in the Forsta source. Display logic and survey flow are Qualtrics-specific and are configured after import since the underlying logic engines differ between platforms. Review workspace: Smart Fix Assistant, AI Survey Editor, Table View, Bulk Excel export and re-import with validation wizard. Per-question Accept and Reject controls. Also converts to 26 other platforms via Download As including Alchemer, QuestionPro, SurveySparrow, Zoho Survey, SurveyMonkey, REDCap CSV, Google Forms Apps Script, Microsoft Forms .docx, LimeSurvey LSS, SurveyToGo XML, Triple-S SSS, Kahoot .xlsx, Moodle AIKEN .txt. Free daily credits reset every day. Credits never expire. 100% money-back guarantee.
