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How to Convert Data From String to Date in Alteryx

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to convert data from string to date in Alteryx.

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It is very easy to convert data from string to date in Alteryx. Here’s a short guide on how to do it:

  1. Inside Alteryx's workflow designer, head over to the left-side panel and find the 'Select' tool. Drag it onto the canvas and connect to the Input Data tool or other sources.
  2. After that, go to the right-hand panel and click the 'Type' menu next to the data field you want to convert.
  3. Choose 'Date' from the list of options.
  4. Finally, the selected data field will be converted from string to date.

📌 Why this matters

Converting strings to dates unlocks time-based analysis like filtering records by date ranges, calculating time differences, and creating chronological visualizations. Beyond basic functionality, proper date formatting enables sophisticated temporal operations such as extracting specific time periods, performing rolling calculations, and joining datasets based on time relationships. When your data maintains its original string format, you're limited to basic text operations and miss critical insights about trends, seasonality, and time-dependent patterns that drive business decisions.

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