File Extension Database

Open QIF File

QIF file extension is used by Quicken applications to transmit financial data. QIF stands for Quicken Interchange Format. This file extension is normally used in importing and exporting ASCII files created by Quicken financial software and can be opened using text editors. You can open QIF files on platforms such as PC and Mac through specified applications.

Financial files saved under this extension can be downloaded and can be viewed by any member of an institution. This can be done through a financial institutions website to a Quicken Software installed on the members end.

In 2006, the creator of Quicken, Intuit, announced the discontinued support for QIF file extension. This is to upgrade the format to Open Financial Exchange (OFX) to eliminate the flaws encountered by QIF. However with the replacement some institutions are charging its member for the download.

A major disadvantage of QIF file extension is duplication of data. But this was eliminated through the upgrade. Some financial institutions that upgraded to OFX need to verify the support for both PC and MAC platforms. However, if a financial institution does not support Mac one can simply do the workaround- changing the bank id to institution supporting Mac- in importing a Quicken file. This can lead to some issues that might arise with regard to the security.

You can open QIF file through software such as Intuit Quicken, available for both Mac and Windows, and Microsoft Money.

How Can I Open QIF File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open QIF file is to find a QIF file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a QIF file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open QIF file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as QIF file opener then try to search online for "QIF viewer", "application to open QIF file" or "open QIF file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open QIF file

How Can I Open QIF File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a QIF file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a QIF file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with QIF file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as QIF file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open QIF file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open QIF file then try to search for "QIF viewer", "application to open QIF file" or "read QIF file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read QIF file

How Can I Open QIF File on Android

If you downloaded a QIF file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded QIF file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "QIF".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "QIF viewer", "QIF file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open QIF File on iPhone or iPad

To open QIF File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the QIF file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "QIF". This way you can find apps which can open QIF files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "QIF viewer" or "QIF file" online in your favorite search engine.