
SR Research Data Viewer
SR Research Data Viewer processes and visualizes gaze data recorded by EyeLink eye trackers, making it a research-focused option for examining where and when…
What SR Research Data Viewer is
SR Research Data Viewer processes and visualizes gaze data recorded by EyeLink eye trackers, making it a research-focused option for examining where and when people look. It supports EDF files from SR Research EyeLink hardware and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Users can view spatial overlays, temporal graphs, and animated trial playback, including heatmaps and beeswarm animations. Data can be grouped by experimental variables, compared across groups, filtered with variables such as accuracy, and aligned by interest period. The software produces trial, interest area, fixation, saccade, sample, and time-series reports. Reports export as tab-delimited text for use in Excel, R, SPSS, and other analysis tools; gaze overlays can also be exported as images or videos. It integrates with Experiment Builder and WebLink and supports a message-based protocol for tasks made in other stimulus-presentation software. A license key is required, though a restricted demo is available temporarily. Pricing is available on request, and upgrades are free. SR Research says its eye-tracking products are mainly aimed at academic research.
Good
- Visualizes gaze with overlays, graphs, heatmaps, and animations
- Groups, compares, and filters data by experimental variables
- Generates six types of reports
- Exports reports as tab-delimited text
- Free upgrades; temporary restricted demo available
Watch out
- Paid license required to run the software
- Pricing is available only on request
- EyeLink trackers are intended for research, not medical diagnosis or treatment
Who it suits
Data Viewer suits researchers working with EyeLink gaze recordings, particularly in academic settings. Its grouping, filtering, visualization, and reporting tools support analysis across trials and experimental groups.
Verdict
Data Viewer combines gaze visualization, trial analysis, and report export for EyeLink data. Consider the license requirement and research-use limitation when deciding whether it fits your work.
Plans and prices
From SR Research Data Viewer's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Data Viewer | Priced on request | License key required · temporary restricted demo mode available · upgrades are free |
The facts
Each one read from SR Research Data Viewer's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Export
- Reports are exported as tab-delimited text files that can be imported into Excel, R, SPSS, or other analysis tools.checked 7 Oct 2026
- EyeLink data support
- The support forum says Data Viewer supports EDF files recorded by all SR Research EyeLink hardware.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Grouping and filtering
- Users can group data by experimental variables, compare groups, align interest periods, and filter trials using variables such as accuracy.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Data Viewer integrates with Experiment Builder and WebLink and supports a message-based protocol for tasks made with other stimulus presentation software.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- SR Research says its eye-tracking products and software are mainly aimed at academic research applications.checked 7 Oct 2026
- License and demo
- A license key is required to run the software, but it can be tried temporarily in restricted demo mode without one.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Medical-use limitation
- SR Research states that EyeLink eye trackers are intended for research and should not be used to treat or diagnose medical conditions.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- The company privacy policy says website and support-forum personal data is stored on secured servers, password protected, and accessible to a limited number of people.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Data Viewer visualizes and processes gaze data recorded with EyeLink eye trackers.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Reports
- It generates trial, interest area, fixation, saccade, sample, and time-series reports.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- SR Research offers support through its forum, video tutorials, webinars, FAQs, and support team.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Upgrades
- The product FAQ says all Data Viewer upgrades are free.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Visualization
- It provides spatial overlays, temporal graphs, and animated trial playback with heatmaps and beeswarm animations.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Canadachecked 23 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform version detail
- The support forum lists Data Viewer 5.2.14 for 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 and older releases for macOS and Linux, with Linux compatibility aimed at supported Ubuntu Desktop LTS releases.checked 7 Oct 2026
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