DATA PREPARATION

Data Preparation: Transform Raw Data for Analytics, ML, and AI

Make sure that the last mile in your analytics journey is quick and easy and the data you’re using for analytics, machine learning and AI is ready fast!

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Why data preparation is essential for analytics and ML

Data preparation with scripting capabilities

Faster insights.

Transform raw data into actionable intelligence in minutes. No app needed. Just load, script, and analyze.

Error-proof scripting.

Protect your work. Track changes, name versions, restore instantly. Collaborate with confidence.

Debug in seconds.

Test changes on the fly. No full reloads. Catch issues early, ship verified code.

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Prepare data with drag-and-drop workflows

From raw to ready in minutes.

Drag, drop, analyze. No coding needed. Cut data prep time by 80%.

Anyone can prep data.

Break IT bottlenecks. Give your whole team confidence. Built-in guardrails keep data safe.

Tame data chaos.

Combine, clean, trust. Complex data, simple tools.

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Easily prepare data for analysis

Prep in a snap

Clean data, fast. Prepare single-table datasets with nocode in a spreadsheet-like, interactive grid.

Single table, single focus

Familiar interface. Instant feedback. Get started quickly, without scripting, modeling, or complex flow-building.

Powerful simplicity

Get instant visual feedback as you work. Profile, filter, and track changes live, so your data is always ready to use.

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Key benefits of modern data preparation

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Reclaim your time

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Reliability

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Close the gaps

Helping you work smarter, not harder.
All in one platform — Qlik Cloud Analytics®

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Power to all - novice to pro

Flexible data prep for every skill level. Clean and shape data fast with a familiar spreadsheet feel—build your recipe, track steps instantly.

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Visual drag-and-drop options

Start visual, combine and shape datasets—all in one place. Grow your data skills without switching tools.

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Script mastery, made easy

Generate Qlik script through intuitive visual interface. Simplify complex tasks, boost your learning curve.

KEY RESOURCE

Data preparation best practices guide

Discover the secret ingredients for preparing clean,
analytics-ready data. Learn how Qlik’s data preparation tools let anyone seamlessly turn raw data into rich insights.

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Data preparation use cases and examples

If you prepare data. We can help no matter what your use case is.

Data Flow

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Create data preparation flows without writing code. Combine sources, shape data, and get insights faster.

Qlik Data Flow is an exciting step forward for our team. Its no-code approach is making data modeling more accessible, especially for analysts with less scripting experience. It’s helping us accelerate smaller projects and reduce complexity — without compromising on control. We see strong potential to simplify and scale our data workflows in the cloud.
Mandy Klimt
Data & Analytics Manager, H. & J. Brüggen KG

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