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Basic information about OFX file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension OFX(*.OFX or *.ofx), 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 OFX file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the OFX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the OFX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support OFX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the OFX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the OFX file?
  • How to open a OFX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a OFX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a OFX file?
  • How to convert OFX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to OFX file format?


1.Detail information about OFX file extension: Open Financial Exchange File

File type Open Financial Exchange File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description OFX file is a Open Financial Exchange File. An OFX file is a financial data file created in the Open Financial Exchange (OFX) format, an open format for transferring data between vendors, consumers, and financial systems. It contains transactions, statements, and other financial information. OFX files are typically sent to individual users as credit card or banking statements from a financial institution.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OFX files

Windows
Intuit Quicken
Reilly Technologies Moneydance
GnuCash
Microsoft Money
Bank2CSV

macOS
Intuit Quicken
Reilly Technologies Moneydance
GnuCash
Apple Numbers
iBank
iWork Numbers
Money3
MoneyWell
Quicken Essentials

Linux
KMyMoney
GnuCash
Moneydance

Web
Sage One



How to convert OFX files to another file format?

There are 16 records in our database eligible for OFX files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve OFX to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to OFX file format?

There are 10 records in our database eligible for another files to OFX file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to OFX conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a OFX 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.OFX”。

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 OFX extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support OFX 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 OFX 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 OFX file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a OFX 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 OFX file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the OFX 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.