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QIF File Validator
Check your Quicken Interchange Format files for errors, missing data, and formatting issues before importing.
How It Works
Export QIF File
Export transactions from your bank or accounting software in QIF format
Upload File
Drop your QIF file or click to browse
Review Results
See validation summary and detailed error list
Fix Issues
Use the error report with line numbers to resolve problems
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.
Why Validate QIF Files?
Catch Format Issues Early
What This Tool Checks
Common Target Import Errors
Issues you might encounter when importing Source data to Target - and how we solve them
Missing Transaction Date
Transaction is missing the required date field (D line)
Transaction without D line
D01/15/2025
Each transaction must have a date line starting with D
Check if the QIF file was truncated or corrupted
Invalid Date Format
The date format is not recognized
D2025-01-15 (ISO format)
D01/15/2025 or D1/15/25
QIF dates typically use MM/DD/YY or MM/DD/YYYY format
Check the software that exported this file
Missing Transaction Amount
Transaction is missing the required amount field (T line)
Transaction without T line
T-50.00
Each transaction must have an amount line starting with T
Verify the export included complete transaction data
Invalid Amount Value
The amount contains non-numeric characters
TNULL or T$50.00
T-50.00 or T50.00
Amount should be numeric with optional negative sign
Remove any currency symbols or text from amounts
Missing Transaction Separator
Transactions are not properly separated by caret (^)
D01/15/2025 T-50.00 D01/16/2025
D01/15/2025\nT-50.00\n^\nD01/16/2025
Each transaction must end with a caret (^) on its own line
Check if the file was improperly edited
Invalid Category Format
The category line format is incorrect
L[Transfer Account
LOffice Supplies or L[Transfer Account]
Categories should be text; transfers use [AccountName]
Fix the category syntax in the source file
Why Use This Tool?
Transaction Validation
Checks each transaction for required date and amount fields.
Date Format Checking
Validates dates match expected QIF formats (MM/DD/YY or MM/DD/YYYY).
Line-Level Errors
Get specific error messages with line numbers for quick debugging.
Split Transaction Support
Validates split transaction entries with multiple categories.
Browser-Based
Files processed locally. Your financial data never leaves your computer.
Instant Results
Get validation results in seconds for any file size.
Frequently Asked Questions
After Validation: Convert Your QIF Bank Transactions
Once your Banking export passes validation, convert it to your accounting format