QIF to QuickBooks Desktop — IIF Converter

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QuickBooks Desktop IIF Format

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Import Quicken transactions into QuickBooks Pro, Premier, or Enterprise. Preserves categories, memos, and check numbers.

No API required
Browser-based processing
Run on Google Cloud Platform

Download Sample QIF File

Sample Quicken QIF file to test the converter

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Tool Rating

4.8 / 5 (45 votes)

How It Works

1

Export

Export from Quicken: File → Export → QIF File

2

Upload

Upload the QIF file and configure accounts

3

Convert

Download the .iif file

4

Import

In QB Desktop: File → Utilities → Import → IIF Files

Your Data is Safe

Bank-Level Security

256-bit SSL encryption. Same standards as major financial institutions.

No Data Storage

Files are processed directly in browser. No calls to our servers.

GDPR Compliant

Full EU data protection compliance. Your privacy rights protected.

ISO/IEC 27001 Certified GDPR Compliant Swiss Privacy CCPA Compliant

Field Mapping

How Banking Qif fields map to Quickbooks Desktop Iif

Banking Qif Source Value Quickbooks Desktop Iif Target Value Note
Date 01/15/2025 DATE 01/15/2025 Transaction date
Amount -50.00 AMOUNT -50.00 Transaction amount
Payee Amazon Purchase NAME Amazon Purchase Payee name
Memo Online order MEMO Online order Transaction memo
Number 1001 DOCNUM 1001 Check number or reference
Category Office Supplies:Computer ACCNT Office Supplies:Computer Category maps to account (split line)

Data Transformation

Each QIF transaction becomes a TRNS/SPL/ENDTRNS block

Input QIF Transaction

One row per transaction (or split line)

Key columns: Date, Amount, Payee, Category
1:N — One input row creates multiple output rows
Output IIF Transaction Block 3+ rows per input

Hierarchical structure for QuickBooks Desktop import

Why Convert QIF to IIF?

Quicken to QuickBooks Migration

Moving from Quicken to QuickBooks Desktop? Quicken exports to QIF format, but QuickBooks Desktop needs IIF format for full transaction import. Simply exporting and importing doesn't preserve your categories, check numbers, or split transactions. QIF is a legacy format still used by many banks—if you have QIF downloads or historical data, this tool converts it to QuickBooks-ready format.

What This Tool Does

We convert QIF transactions to IIF with full fidelity: - Categories become QuickBooks account references - Split transactions are preserved - Transfer syntax [Account Name] is handled - Check numbers and memos are preserved - Cleared/reconciled status is converted Import via File → Utilities → Import → IIF Files.

Common IIF File Import Errors

Issues you might encounter when importing QIF Bank Transactions data to IIF File - and how we solve them

Category Not Found

QIF categories may not exist in QuickBooks

Category 'Auto:Fuel' doesn't match QB account
Manually create matching account or edit after import

Categories are preserved; create matching accounts in QB

Review imported transactions and adjust accounts as needed

Transfer Account Syntax

QIF uses [Account Name] for transfers

Category shows [Savings Account]
Creates transfer to Savings Account

We detect and handle transfer syntax automatically

Transfer accounts must exist in QuickBooks

Why Use This Tool?

Category Preservation

QIF categories map directly to QuickBooks accounts.

Split Transaction Support

Multi-category splits are converted to IIF splits.

Transfer Handling

QIF transfer syntax [Account] is properly converted.

Desktop Compatible

Works with QuickBooks Pro, Premier, and Enterprise.

Check Numbers

Check numbers are preserved in the conversion.

Browser-Based Privacy

Files process locally. Your financial data never leaves your computer.

Frequently Asked Questions

QIF (Quicken Interchange Format) is a text-based format originally created by Quicken for exporting financial data. It's still supported by many banks and financial applications.
IIF import works with QuickBooks Pro, Premier, and Enterprise versions 2000-2025.
QIF categories (like 'Auto:Fuel') are converted to QuickBooks account names. You can either create matching accounts in QB or disable category mapping to use default accounts.
QIF split transactions (multiple categories per transaction) are fully supported and converted to IIF splits.
QIF uses [Account Name] syntax for transfers. These are converted to GENERAL JOURNAL entries between the bank account and the transfer account.
Yes. QIF cleared (*) and reconciled (X/R) statuses are converted to IIF cleared flags.
Yes. If using QIF categories as account names, those accounts must exist in QuickBooks. Alternatively, use the default account options.