File extension .QIF
A .QIF file is a financial data interchange file type. This file is associated with the Quicken software, produced by Intuit. It is widely used in accounting applications to store and transfer account data. The QIF file can contain transaction records from accounts such as bank, credit card, or investment accounts.
Structure of the QIF File
The QIF file uses a text-based structure to store the data. It consists of records that are divided into headers for identification and fields for information. The header of each record includes a one-character field identifier that indicates the type of information being represented in the fields following it. The supported field identifiers include “D” for date, “T” for amount, “P” for payee, and “M” for memo and etc.
Applications
A QIF file can be imported into many financial applications. This is mainly due to its versatility and ability to follow the industry standard format. As such, importing a QIF file is an efficient way to migrate between various financial programs including..OFX, .CSV, .QFX, .XLSX, .JSON, .PDF and other file formats. Additionally, Quicken also provides flexibility in terms of customization when converting a QIF file.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .QIF) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .QIF extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .QIF file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .QIF extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .QIF extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .QIF file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .QIF file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .QIF file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .QIF file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .QIF file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
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Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
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