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Nimble Viewer

Free desktop app for clinical data review

Nimble Viewer is a free, fast, local, read-only desktop app for Windows, Mac, and Linux for clinical dataset review.

Nimble Viewer clinical data review application, from the original Nimble homepage

Explore Clinical Data Faster

Nimble Viewer is a free, local, read-only desktop app for clinical data exploration and review.

Open common study files, explore them quickly, filter and sort without code, inspect metadata, and convert what you need into convenient formats.

Open SAS, XPT, CSV, Excel, Parquet, CDISC Dataset-JSON, and Define-XML files, filter and inspect data in seconds, and review columns and metadata without moving files to a server.

Local

Works in your Mac, Windows, or Linux.

Fast

Open largest of files in split seconds.

Read Only

Designed for Clinical Data Exploration.

Multi-Format

Support mainstream file formats.

Review Quickly

Answer questions faster directly from source data.

Filter Fast

Narrow rows quickly without writing code.

Sort Clearly

Reorder records instantly to surface what matters.

Shape Columns

Hide, pin, and rearrange variables for cleaner review.

Fast Facts

Inspect counts, and distribution rapidly.

All your Data

SAS Formats

Open .sas7bdat and .xpt for day-to-day dataset review.

Define-XML

Open Define-XML with its stylesheet and review it inside the app.

Dataset-JSON

Review CDISC Dataset-JSON in the same fast viewer workflow.

CSV, Excel, Parquet

Work with CSV, Excel, and Parquet in one consistent experience.

Convert Easily

Export What You Need

Convert the current data view into practical working outputs.

Convenient Formats

Convert to CSV or Excel for downstream review and collaboration.

Filtered Results

Export filtered data when you want to share just the relevant slice.

Keep Source Untouched

Create a working copy without changing the original file.

Free Download

Available across operating systems.

See Nimble Viewer's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Nimble Viewer 0.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nimble Viewer free?

Yes. Nimble Viewer is a free desktop app.

Does it upload our data?

No. Nimble Viewer is built for local review on your machine.

Can it be used to edit any files?

No. It is designed for exploration and review, not source editing.

What files can it open?

Nimble Viewer supports SAS datasets, SAS transport files, CDISC Dataset-JSON, Define-XML, CSV, Excel, and Parquet.

Can I filter and sort without coding?

Yes. You can filter, sort, and reshape the view directly in the app.

Can I inspect metadata while reviewing?

Yes. Nimble Viewer helps you review column details, data context, and dataset structure as you work.

Can I convert data into CSV or Excel?

Yes. You can convert the data you are reviewing into convenient working formats such as CSV or Excel.

Can I review Define-XML in the app?

Yes. CDISC's Define-XML v2.0 & 2.1 can be opened and reviewed inside the app.

Who is Nimble Viewer for?

Clinical programmers, biostatisticians, data managers, clinical reviewers, and study teams who need fast clinical data review.