software to convert QDF to QIF (windows)?
August 15, 2011 9:42 AM Subscribe
I need to convert my quicken date file (.QDF) to the QIF format. Looking for conversion software or data conversion services.
PC crash.
I was able to reinstall Quicken 2008, but I think my files are a later version. I don't want to re-buy any more Quicken software; I would like to move to Moneydance.
But to do that, I need to convert my quicken date file to a QIF form.
Is there a program or data conversion service out there that can help me do that? I am willing to pay for that.
PC crash.
I was able to reinstall Quicken 2008, but I think my files are a later version. I don't want to re-buy any more Quicken software; I would like to move to Moneydance.
But to do that, I need to convert my quicken date file to a QIF form.
Is there a program or data conversion service out there that can help me do that? I am willing to pay for that.
call quicken support, intuit has a service that can probably do the conversion.
posted by fozzie33 at 9:51 AM on August 15, 2011
posted by fozzie33 at 9:51 AM on August 15, 2011
Response by poster: I can't open my quicken data file without buying quicken again (because of the pc crash)
posted by egk at 10:04 AM on August 15, 2011
posted by egk at 10:04 AM on August 15, 2011
I'm a little confused... How did your Quicken data files get to a version later than 2008, without you having the later software? Is there a (free) upgrade path or version patch from Quicken 2008 that you may have done on your previous install?
posted by xedrik at 2:51 PM on August 15, 2011
posted by xedrik at 2:51 PM on August 15, 2011
Response by poster: I bought 2008 on cd
later I upgraded and I used the download option (out of a vague impulse to be environmentally sound)
I remember thinking at the time that I might regret that decision! I also remember thinking that I wanted to explore non-Quicken alternatives. The software does far more than I need and I seem to have to relearn large chunks of it with each upgrade. And it pesters you to death!
So here I am, my pc has crashed and I have a data file but no software to open it with. I would rather not re-purchase Quicken. I am willing to purchase a product or service that will convert my quicken data to a format that can be used in other products, such as Moneydance.
Any hope for me?
posted by egk at 2:48 PM on August 20, 2011
later I upgraded and I used the download option (out of a vague impulse to be environmentally sound)
I remember thinking at the time that I might regret that decision! I also remember thinking that I wanted to explore non-Quicken alternatives. The software does far more than I need and I seem to have to relearn large chunks of it with each upgrade. And it pesters you to death!
So here I am, my pc has crashed and I have a data file but no software to open it with. I would rather not re-purchase Quicken. I am willing to purchase a product or service that will convert my quicken data to a format that can be used in other products, such as Moneydance.
Any hope for me?
posted by egk at 2:48 PM on August 20, 2011
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It is actually very easy to convert from Quicken or MS Money to Moneydance. In order to transfer your data, follow these steps:
Export your data from Quicken or Money into a QIF file. This can usually be done by selecting the File->Export menu in Quicken or Money. Make sure to export all accounts and transactions to the QIF file(s).
In Moneydance, select the File->Import->QIF menu and select the QIF file(s) that you exported from Quicken. Make sure that you select the From Another Application option in the QIF import window. If you are importing a QIF file that was generated outside the USA, you may have to select a specific date format rather than the "automatic" option.
After the QIF files are imported, there are sometimes duplicate transactions (usually investment, or split transfers) that Moneydance is unable to automatically eliminate. These should be fairly easy to eliminate manually by searching for transfer transactions and identifying the ones with the same (or similar) dates and amounts.
posted by fozzie33 at 9:48 AM on August 15, 2011 [1 favorite]