Have a QIF file that won't import? Convert it to CSV, then use a free tool like QIF2CSV or Plain Text Accounting to rebuild the QIF with proper syntax.

Elias sat back, the tension leaving his shoulders. He exported the file, saved a backup to three different cloud services (because he wasn't taking any more chances), and emailed the file to Sarah.

He scrolled down. The splits were there. The groceries were categorized correctly. The complex business expenses were itemized. Three years of financial chaos had been tamed into neat, Quicken-blue rows.

If you have an old .qif file sitting on your desktop, here is exactly how to put it to use.

File > Import > QIF.

Assuming you are using Quicken for Windows or Mac (2017–Present), follow these steps: