#Converting SPSS files to csv with PSPP#
Install and open PSPP Use the File menu to open your file (it probably has a .sav extension) Go to File>New>Syntax to open PSPP's command line window
Enter:
SAVE TRANSLATE
/OUTFILE="path/newcsvfile.csv" //location for your new file
/TYPE=CSV
/FIELDNAMES //optional command to insert fieldnames in the top row
/CELLS=LABELS. //optional command specifying to export "labels" from the SPSS codebook (e.g. excellent). Change "labels" to "values" for value reponses (e.g. "5" for "excellent")
RUN
Thanks @xlxs4 and sorry @RobotimusPrimed. I really have no idea what could be causing this.