How do I open a .pbix on a Mac?
Choose the .pbix viewer to open supported Power BI report pages locally with xmetric. For Microsoft-hosted viewing use Power BI Service; for native Desktop behavior use a compatible Windows environment.
Open your .pbix · Power BI on a Mac · Compare the browser, Service and VM routes
Can xmetric render Tableau dashboards and filters?
Yes. xmetric renders supported .twbx dashboards and worksheets and provides supported filters in its browser app. It can also inspect workbook definitions; rendering is not limited to a metadata listing. Some features and interactions differ from Tableau.
Which viewer should I use for my file?
Choose a report viewer for workbook pages and a table viewer for rows and columns. Each listed viewer starts with your local file.
| File | Result |
|---|---|
| Power BI .pbix | Supported report pages and visuals in the app |
| Tableau .twbx / .twb | Supported dashboards and worksheets; .twb may need its referenced data |
| CSV / Excel / JSON / Parquet | Tabular preview, followed by charting in the app |
How can I open a Power BI file?
Choose the viewer or workflow below that matches your file and what you want to do with it.
How can I open Tableau workbooks and extracts?
Choose the viewer or workflow below that matches your file and what you want to do with it.
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How can I open an Excel workbook?
Choose the viewer or workflow below that matches your file and what you want to do with it.
How can I view tables and analyze local data?
Choose the viewer or workflow below that matches your file and what you want to do with it.
Can I open a .pbix file in a browser?
Yes. Choose the xmetric .pbix viewer to open supported reports locally. Rendering, calculations and interactions can differ from Power BI Desktop.
Can I open a Parquet file in the browser and chart it?
Yes. Choose the Parquet viewer, inspect the rows, then choose Chart in xmetric to continue with the same local file.
Are my files uploaded when I open them?
No. Local file opening and rendering happen in your browser. Saving a workbook online is a separate action.
What limits apply to my data?
These limits apply to tabular imports, not native Power BI or Tableau report compatibility. File size and browser memory limit what xmetric can open. Table downloads reject oversized results instead of silently dropping rows.
| Limit | Current behavior |
|---|---|
| File size | 32 MiB on constrained devices; 160 MiB otherwise |
| Imported rows | Up to 3,500,000 |
| Preview page | 100 rows |
| Download | All rows, up to 100,000 rows; no sampling |
Source: xmetric limits and verification record, checked 2026-10-27. These are product limits, not file-format limits.
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