Files and media

Which file types can I analyze?You can work with plain text, DOCX documents, PDF files, XLSX spreadsheets, common image formats, audio, and video. 1 min› How do text coding and region coding work in PDFs?Use text coding when the PDF contains a reliable machine-readable text layer. 1 min› How should I prepare an XLSX interview or survey file?Use a clear header row. 1 min› What happens when I import a DOCX document?The workspace extracts a stable text representation for reading, searching, coding, and project exchange. 1 min› Why can’t I select text in a PDF?The PDF may contain only scanned page images, may have a damaged or inaccurate text layer, or may restrict text access. 1 min› What should I do when a file will not open or display correctly?First confirm that the original file opens normally on your computer and is not password-protected or damaged. 1 min› How many files can I add, and why do large files take time to process?The number of files allowed per project depends on your plan (see “How do the plan limits compare?”). 1 min› How do I crop an image or reselect a coded region?Use Crop image before coding: select an area on the full image, preview it, then save to replace the working image. 1 min› How does coding work for each file type?Byleron QDA codes each kind of material in the way that fits it. 2 min› How do I transcribe audio or video?Open the recording and choose Transcribe audio with AI or Transcribe video with AI (the blue button). 1 min› How are recordings larger than the transcription upload limit handled?Recordings that cannot be sent in one request are prepared as smaller parts. 1 min› When should I include timestamps?Include timestamps when the timing of speech, pauses, overlap, emotion, gesture, or media navigation is analytically important. 1 min› How do I identify speakers and interview questions?Use Edit Transcript or Assign Speakers and Interview Structure. 1 min› Can I code media without coding transcript text?Yes. 1 min›