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F45Namibia
Level 1

Converting QDF files to CSV for uploading into Quickbooks - how best do I do this?

We used an old Quicken product, which I now can't access. But I do have the QDF file, which I want to convert to a CSV file for uploading into Quickbooks. I looked online, but didn't find anything reliable - and I only want to do it once, so really don't want to have to pay a subscription. TIA

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Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

Converting QDF files to CSV for uploading into Quickbooks - how best do I do this?

Have you tried the following reference?

https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/convert-data-files/convert-quicken-data-to-quickbo...

 

How old is your Quicken version?

F45Namibia
Level 1

Converting QDF files to CSV for uploading into Quickbooks - how best do I do this?

I was using 2011, but updated to 2020 recently - which is the version that generated the QDF file. I have however, used a convertor to create a QXF file - but Quickbooks requires CSV files, and I can't create this as I can't access the original Quicken (Reckon) application.

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

Converting QDF files to CSV for uploading into Quickbooks - how best do I do this?

Try installing the trial license of QB Desktop 2020 Pro and convert any QDF file available on your local drive. 

F45Namibia
Level 1

Converting QDF files to CSV for uploading into Quickbooks - how best do I do this?

I've downloaded and installed QB Desktop 2020 Pro, but it doesn't give me the option to find QDF or QXF files - it's looking for QBM QBB or QBW files only.

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

Converting QDF files to CSV for uploading into Quickbooks - how best do I do this?

Convert your Quicken file using the Conversion Utility in QuickBooks Desktop.

To do this, go to File > Utilities > Convert, then select From Quicken.
Select the Quicken file (.QDF) that you want to convert.
The Conversion Utility will guide you through the rest of the conversion.

F45Namibia
Level 1

Converting QDF files to CSV for uploading into Quickbooks - how best do I do this?

Downloaded and ran the Convertor, but when I now try and open the files in Desktop 2020 Pro it asks for a password - and the password we used for the old files doesn't work, and we werent' asked to set a new one. 

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

Converting QDF files to CSV for uploading into Quickbooks - how best do I do this?

Try change your password on the Quicken file and run the conversion again. If the same issue persists, consider purchasing a 3rd party conversion service. Contact us for details.

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