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What a QIF file is
QIF is a simple text format: a !Type:Bank header followed by one block per transaction — date, signed amount and payee — ending with a ^ marker.
It carries no currency or running balance, so it's deliberately lightweight and widely accepted by older finance tools.
Why QIF
Quicken (older versions), GnuCash and various personal-finance tools import QIF directly.
It's a dependable fallback when a tool doesn't accept OFX or CSV.
How to import it
After converting (sign in free to export):
- Drop your statement PDF into the converter above and sign in free.
- Download the QIF file.
- In Quicken or GnuCash, choose File → Import → QIF and select the account.
- Review the imported register.
A note on QIF dates
QIF has no fixed date convention — different tools read MM/DD/YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY by their own setting. We export dates as MM/DD/YYYY; if your tool reads them the other way round, switch its QIF date setting on import. For richer, less ambiguous imports, OFX is the better choice where your tool supports it.
Checked before you download
Every conversion runs a reconciliation check — it ties the extracted transactions back to the statement's running balance, so credits and debits add up to the closing figure the bank printed. A statement that doesn't reconcile is flagged, not quietly exported — so your QIF file is correct before it reaches your books.
Frequently asked questions
Which tools import QIF?expand_more
Quicken (older versions), GnuCash and many legacy personal-finance tools. Newer Quicken often prefers QFX/OFX.
Does QIF include the running balance?expand_more
No — QIF is a lightweight format that carries date, amount and payee only. We still check the balance before export.
Is it free?expand_more
Converting is free to start; QIF export needs a free sign-in.