See inside your .pbix
Free PBIX viewer and explorer. No upload. No Power BI Desktop.
Read a .pbix file without Power BI Desktop
PBIX Reader is a free online tool that opens a .pbix file in your browser, with nothing to install and no Power BI Desktop needed. It shows the tables, DAX measures, model relationships and report visuals, and exports the data to CSV or XLSX.
How it works
- Choose or drag a .pbix file onto the page (up to 50 MB).
- The file is read in your own browser and is not sent to any server.
- Browse the Tables, Formulas, Relationships and Visuals tabs.
- Tick the columns you want and download them as CSV or XLSX.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Power BI Desktop to open a .pbix file?
No. PBIX Reader reads the file directly in your browser, without Power BI Desktop.
Is PBIX Reader free?
Yes, it is free and the code is open under the AGPL-3.0 license.
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. The file is read and processed in your browser and never leaves your computer. The page uses no cookies and no third-party analytics. An anonymous notice with no content only adds +1 to a counter of opened files; it carries nothing from the file.
What is the maximum file size?
Up to 50 MB per file; above that the page refuses it before reading.