QIF File Validator

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Check your Quicken Interchange Format files for errors, missing data, and formatting issues before importing.

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

Download a sample QIF bank transaction file.

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How It Works

1

Export QIF File

Export transactions from your bank or accounting software in QIF format

2

Upload File

Drop your QIF file or click to browse

3

Review Results

See validation summary and detailed error list

4

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.

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Why Validate QIF Files?

Catch Format Issues Early

QIF is a legacy text-based format that's sensitive to formatting issues. Missing fields, incorrect date formats, or improper line endings can cause import failures in Quicken, QuickBooks, and other accounting software. Validating first identifies exactly which transactions have problems.

What This Tool Checks

We validate your QIF file against the format specification: - Required fields present (Date, Amount) - Date formats valid and parseable - Amount values numeric with proper sign - Transaction separators correct - Category format valid (if present) You get a detailed error report with line numbers to fix issues.

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

QIF (Quicken Interchange Format) is a legacy text-based format for transferring financial data between applications. While older, it's still supported by many banks and accounting software.
Each transaction requires a Date (D line) and Amount (T line). Optional fields include Payee (P), Memo (M), Category (L), and Check Number (N).
QIF date formats vary (MM/DD/YY, MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YY). Some software exports dates differently. The validator checks for common formats.
Yes, QIF supports different account types (Bank, CCard, Invst, etc.) indicated by the header. The validator handles all standard types.
Your file is processed entirely in your browser. No financial data is uploaded to our servers.