tag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:/discussions/switching-from-another-personal-finance-program/19409-importing-quicken-filesInfinite Kind: Discussion 2021-12-12T21:30:18Ztag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/493843542021-09-12T15:38:53Z2021-09-12T15:38:53ZImporting Quicken Files<div><p>Hello,</p>
<p>Can you clarify which version of Quicken you are using? Some versions had the ability to export QIF files but this option was somewhat hidden, and we may be able to offer suggestions. There are unfortunately a few versions where this option is gone entirely. Moneydance cannot read Quicken data files directly because those are a proprietary file format. We of course have no control over other programs like Quicken making it difficult to export data.</p>
<p>Ethan<br>
Infinite Kind Support</p></div>Ethantag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/493843542021-09-12T18:57:39Z2021-09-12T18:57:40ZImporting Quicken Files<div><p>I’m using Quicken for Mac Version 6.3.3 (Build 603.41049.100) and Mac OS 11.5.2.</p>
<p>I tried the save as QMTF file then switch to QIF file, but the data is pretty screwed up. That is because while Quicken will allow me to specify and end date, it does not allow me to specify a start date. Quicken has a habit of dropping transactions over time whuch really screws up everything, I cannot reconcile my checking account use their reconcile procedure and am constantly updating account balance. So if you guys have any ideas I am all open ears. Thanks,</p>
<p>Michael Lyons</p></div>Michael Lyonstag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/493843542021-09-12T21:20:25Z2021-09-12T21:20:25ZImporting Quicken Files<div><p>Hi Michael,</p>
<p>Ok, so it does sound like you managed to find the QIF export on your version, and the issue is more that there's underlying issues with your data in Quicken? Let me know if I'm not understanding, but if that's the case, there's little Moneydance can sort out with that automatically, as it can only work with the quality of data that is given to it.</p>
<p>One option would be if your data is good back to a certain point in time (like perhaps the beginning of this year?), after you import your data, you could try deleting the earlier transactions. You'd have to then adjust the initial balances of your accounts for your current balance to be correct (<a href="https://infinitekind.tenderapp.com/kb/accounts-and-categories/initial-balance">https://infinitekind.tenderapp.com/kb/accounts-and-categories/initi...</a>), but you'd likely have to do this anyway after an import. Or you could leave everything you have imported, still set an initial balance to bring your account balances up to date, and just remember that if you're searching for historical data beyond a certain point, it's likely to be off in Moneydance because it was also off in Quicken. Moving forward everything should be correct, since Moneydance shouldn't "drop transactions" like it sounds like Quicken was doing for you.</p>
<p>Ethan<br>
Infinite Kind Support</p></div>Ethan