Convert QBO files to QIF and import into Quicken (QBO2QIF)

This tutorial shows how to convert a QBO file from your bank or credit card statement to QIF and import into Quicken.

Use the ProperConvert app to convert QBO to QIF. Other formats are supported as well.

Step by step instructions for Windows

Follow the steps below for the Windows version, followed by the Mac version.

Make sure you are using the latest version of QBO2QIF. Download it from the QBO2QIF download page. Start QBO2QIF and select a QBO file.

QBO2QIF Windows Step 1: select a QBO file

Review transactions before converting, check that dates are correct, have the correct year, deposits, and withdrawals are assigned correctly.

QBO2QIF Windows Step 2: Review transactions before converting

Select the QIF Target to match your Quicken version or your accounting software: Quicken 2018+, Quicken 2017, Quicken 2015-2016, Quicken 2014 or earlier, Banktivity, Microsoft Money, NetSuite, MYOB, Reckon, YNAB, Quicken UK, AccountEdge, old Microsoft Money non-US, Quicken 4, Quicken French 2015.

QBO2QIF Windows Step 3: QIF Target

Set the Account Name (must be matched as you have in Quicken) and the Account Type (must be matched as you have in Quicken) to create a QIF file for the right account. Set 'Output dates' if applicable.

QBO2QIF Windows Step 4: Account name and the Account type

Click the 'Convert' button to create a QIF file.

QBO2QIF Windows Step 5: click convert

Confirm the file name and location.

QBO2QIF Windows Step 6: file name and location, save

Import created QIF file into Quicken

Now the QIF file is created, let's switch to Quicken and import created QIF file. Before importing a QIF file make sure to backup your data. To import a QIF file, select 'File' - 'File Import' - 'QIF File', select created QIF file.

QBO2QIF Windows Step 7: file import in Quicken

For Quicken 2017 or earlier, it is important to select ''All Accounts''. For Quicken 2018 or later, you have to select the actual account.

QBO2QIF Windows Step 8: all accounts in Quicken

Then click the 'Import' button.

QBO2QIF Windows Step 9: click import in Quicken

Then click the 'Done' button.

QBO2QIF Windows Step 10: QIF import successful in Quicken

Now your data is imported. Review transactions after import.

QBO2QIF Windows Step 11: Review transaction after import in Quicken

See this Windows tutorial as a video:

Step by step instructions for macOS

Make sure you are using the latest version of QBO2QIF. Download it from the QBO2QIF download page.

QBO2QIF Mac Step 1: select a QBO file

Review transactions before converting, check that dates are correct, have the correct year, deposits, and withdrawals are assigned correctly.

QBO2QIF Mac Step 2: review transactions before converting

Make sure to set the Account Name and the Account Type to create a QIF file for the right account. Set the Date format if applicable.

QBO2QIF Mac Step 3: Account name and Account Type

Select the QIF Target to match your Quicken version or your accounting software: Quicken 2018+, Quicken 2017, Quicken 2015-2016, Quicken 2014 or earlier, Banktivity, Microsoft Money, NetSuite, MYOB, Reckon, YNAB, Quicken 2007 for Mac, Quicken UK, AccountEdge.

QBO2QIF Mac Step 4: QIF Target

Click the 'Convert' button to create a QIF file.

QBO2QIF Mac Step 5: click Convert

Confirm the file name and location.

QBO2QIF Mac Step 6: confirm file name and location

Import created QIF file into Banktivity

Now the QIF file is created, let's switch to Banktivity and import created QIF file. Before importing a QIF file make sure to backup your data. To import a QIF file, select 'File' - 'Import transactions'. Then click 'Import File' and select created QIF file.

QBO2QIF Mac Step 7: import transactions in Banktivity

Select a Quicken account to import.

QBO2QIF Mac Step 8: select account in Banktivity

Then click the 'Continue' button.

QBO2QIF Mac Step 9: import results in Banktivity

Now your data is imported. Review transactions after import.

QBO2QIF Mac Step 10: data is imported in Banktivity

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