QIF to CSV

About QIF to CSV Converter

Our free QIF to CSV converter transforms Quicken Interchange Format files into clean, structured CSV data instantly in your browser. QIF is one of the oldest and most widely used personal finance data formats, originally created by Intuit for Quicken software. Despite being largely replaced by OFX for bank downloads, QIF remains widely used for exporting and archiving transaction data from Quicken, QuickBooks, Microsoft Money, and other financial applications.

This converter parses all standard QIF record fields including dates (D), amounts (T), payees (P), categories (L), memos (M), cleared status (C), check numbers (N), addresses (A), and split transaction amounts ($). It handles diverse date formats using locale-aware normalization, and amounts are parsed with full international number format support including European comma-decimal conventions.

All processing happens entirely on your device. Your personal financial data is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security. Whether you are migrating from Quicken to another platform, archiving old financial records, or preparing transaction data for tax filing, this tool delivers accurate CSV output in seconds.

Key Features

• Complete QIF Parsing: Extracts all standard fields -- Date (D), Amount (T), Payee (P), Category (L), Memo (M), Cleared (C), Check Number (N), Address (A)
• Split Transaction Support: Handles split transactions with separate split amounts ($) for detailed expense categorization
• Flexible Date Handling: Parses US (MM/DD/YYYY), European (DD/MM/YYYY), and other date formats with locale-aware normalization
• International Amount Parsing: Supports US (1,234.56), European (1.234,56), and other number format conventions
• Multiple Account Types: Recognizes Bank, CCard, Cash, Oth A, Oth L, Invest, and other QIF account type headers
• Auto-Convert on Upload: Automatically parses and converts QIF files immediately when uploaded for fastest results
• Detailed Warnings: Reports missing dates, missing amounts, and other data quality issues for each transaction
• Transaction Statistics: Displays total transactions, account count, and total amount after conversion
• RFC 4180 Compliant CSV: Generates properly escaped CSV output with quoted fields for special characters
• One-Click Export: Download the CSV file or copy to clipboard instantly

How to Convert QIF to CSV

1. Upload or paste your QIF data: Click Upload File to select a .qif file from your computer, or paste the raw QIF content directly into the input area.
2. Review the input: Verify your QIF data appears correctly with the !Type header and transaction records. Use the Sample button to test with example data.
3. Click Convert to CSV: Press the conversion button to parse all QIF records and generate a structured CSV with all transaction details.
4. Review warnings: Check any warnings about missing dates, amounts, or other field issues to ensure data accuracy.
5. Check the statistics: Review the transaction count, account count, and total amount in the statistics cards below the output.
6. Download or copy the result: Save the CSV file using the Download button or transfer it to your clipboard with Copy.

Use Cases

• Quicken Data Migration: Export transactions from Quicken as QIF and convert to CSV for importing into a new financial platform.
• Tax Preparation: Convert yearly QIF exports into CSV for sorting and categorizing transactions during tax filing season.
• Expense Analysis: Transform QIF transaction data into CSV for spending analysis in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Accounting Software Import: Convert QIF files to CSV format compatible with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Wave, or other accounting tools.
• Financial Record Archiving: Convert old Quicken QIF backup files into universal CSV format for long-term archival.
• Budget Planning: Extract categorized transaction data from QIF files for budget creation and tracking in spreadsheet tools.
• Multi-Platform Sync: Bridge QIF-only financial software with modern apps that accept CSV import for transaction history transfer.
• Financial Advisor Reporting: Convert client QIF data into CSV for portfolio analysis, spending reports, and financial planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips & Best Practices

• Export from Quicken correctly: When exporting from Quicken, choose the QIF format and select all accounts you want to include for a complete export.
• Check date formats: QIF files from different regions may use different date formats. The converter handles most formats automatically, but verify dates in the output.
• Review category data: QIF categories (L field) often contain subcategories separated by colons (e.g., Utilities:Electric). These are preserved in the CSV output.
• Handle split transactions: Split transactions include multiple category and amount lines within a single record. The converter captures the primary amount and split details.
• Try the sample data first: Load the built-in sample QIF to see the output format before converting your own financial data.
• Keep your original QIF files: Always maintain a backup of original QIF exports, as they may contain formatting details not fully captured in CSV conversion.