Basic information about QIF file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension QIF(*.QIF or *.qif), you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the QIF file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the QIF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the QIF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support QIF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the QIF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the QIF file?
  • How to open a QIF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a QIF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a QIF file?
  • How to convert QIF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to QIF file format?


1.Detail information about QIF file extension: QuickTime Image File

File type QuickTime Image File Category Raster Image Files
Developer Apple File format Binary
Description QIF file is a QuickTime Image File developed by Apple. Compressed image created by Apple QuickTime, a video player; sometimes referenced by QuickTime movies (.MOV files); uses a single-fork format instead of resource and data forks, which works well for cross-platform applications.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert QIF files

Windows
Apple QuickTime Viewer
Apple QuickTime Player
ACD Systems ACDSee 2018

macOS
Apple QuickTime Viewer
Apple QuickTime Player


2.Detail information about QIF file extension: Quicken Interchange Format File

File type Quicken Interchange Format File Category Data Files
Developer Intuit File format Text
Description QIF file is a Quicken Interchange Format File developed by Intuit.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert QIF files

Windows
Intuit Quicken
Microsoft Money
Corel Quattro Pro X8
GnuCash
Bank2CSV
QIF2CSV
WordPerfect Offic

macOS
Intuit Quicken
GnuCash
MoneyWell
Quicken Essentials

Linux
GnuCash
KMyMoney



How to convert QIF files to another file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for QIF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve QIF to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to QIF file format?

There are 8 records in our database eligible for another files to QIF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to QIF conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a QIF file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.QIF”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the QIF extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support QIF file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of QIF files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a QIF file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a QIF file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a QIF file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the QIF file is damaged.
  • Whether the QIF file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the QIF file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the QIF file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the QIF file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a QIF file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a QIF file.

If the QIF file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.