Power Query is a data preparation engine with a graphical interface and M formula language for repeatable extract, transform, and load workflows.
What it is
Power Query is a specialized engine designed for data transformation and preparation. It allows users to connect to hundreds of data sources, reshape information, and build repeatable queries without altering the underlying source files. By handling extract, transform, and load processes, the software helps analysts clean and structure information before loading destinations such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Microsoft Dataverse.
Key features
- Connect to a wide range of external data sources of all sizes and shapes.
- Use an intuitive graphical interface to apply hundreds of prebuilt transformations.
- Record transformation steps automatically into repeatable queries that refresh easily.
- Write advanced scripts using the underlying M formula language via the Advanced Editor.
- Run queries through desktop applications or browser-based cloud integrations.
Who it's for
Power Query is built for data analysts, business intelligence professionals, and database administrators who need to clean, combine, and structure messy datasets regularly.
Pricing
Check the official website for current pricing.
Use cases
- Connect to external data sources
- Filter and remove unwanted table rows
- Merge and append multiple datasets
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