Convert a Bank Statement to QIF
Turn a digital PDF bank statement into a QIF (Quicken Interchange Format) file for personal finance tools that import QIF, such as GnuCash and Moneydance. Parsing and export happen entirely in your browser — your statement never leaves your device.
Drag & drop your bank statement
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How to convert a bank statement to QIF
- Drag your digital PDF statement onto the converter above (or click to choose it).
- StatementTidy reads the transactions in your browser and reconciles them against the opening and closing balance.
- Review the preview — flagged rows stay visible and are never dropped.
- Click “Download QIF” to save a .qif file for your finance software.
What a QIF file is
QIF (Quicken Interchange Format) is a plain-text format that personal finance software uses to import transactions. Each transaction carries a date, a signed amount (money in is positive, money out is negative), and a description, so your tool can record it without manual entry.
Where QIF imports work — and the Quicken catch
QIF is still read by tools such as GnuCash and Moneydance. Current Quicken for Windows is the exception: Quicken's own support pages say QIF import isn't available for checking, savings, or credit card accounts, and recommend Web Connect (.QFX) files from your bank for those. QIF does still import into Quicken cash, asset, and liability accounts.
| Tool | QIF import for bank accounts? |
|---|---|
| GnuCash | Yes |
| Moneydance | Yes |
| Quicken for Windows (current) | Not for checking, savings, or credit card accounts — use QFX (the converter above exports it) |
| QuickBooks Online / Desktop | No — use QBO or CSV |
What is a QIF file? Full explanation
Using QuickBooks instead?
QuickBooks imports QBO and CSV rather than QIF. If your destination is QuickBooks Online or Desktop, use the QBO export instead — it is built for a clean QuickBooks import.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a PDF bank statement to QIF?
Drop the digital PDF on the converter at the top of this page, review the reconciled preview, and click Download QIF. The conversion runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
Can I import a QIF file into Quicken?
Current Quicken for Windows doesn't allow QIF import into checking, savings, or credit card accounts; Quicken recommends Web Connect (.QFX) files from your bank for those. QIF still works for Quicken cash, asset, and liability accounts, and for tools like GnuCash and Moneydance.
What does the QIF file contain?
A !Type:Bank header followed by one record per transaction: the date (MM/DD/YYYY), a signed amount (money in positive, money out negative), and the payee or description.
Can QuickBooks import QIF?
No — QuickBooks imports QBO and CSV. Use the QBO or QuickBooks CSV export instead.
Is the QIF converter free?
Yes, with no signup, and the statement never leaves your device.