Oct 25, 2018 Quicken for Mac: The Quicken Converter, and the Conversion Utility in QuickBooks, cannot convert Quicken for Mac data file. If you have Quicken for Mac, convert your data file first to Quicken for Windows or create a new QuickBooks company file instead. Select Utilities, pick Convert then choose From Quicken. Pick the Quicken file (.QDF) you want to convert. Then follow the next steps, the program will guide you through the rest of the conversion. If you wish to learn more about the Conversion Utility feature in QuickBooks Desktop, press F1.
Are you thinking of making the switch from your current accounting software to QuickBooks Desktop? The QuickBooks Conversion Tool makes it easier to import data, account balances and transactions. The Conversion Tool is a free program with a straightforward set-up process that imports your data into a new QuickBooks company file. It allows you to bring lists, account balances and transactions into QuickBooks. It also allows you to customize what is imported and creates a log file of the conversion process for you to review and keep for your records.
Please keep in mind you should always make a back-up before attempting to convert your company file. Below are instructions for converting to QuickBooks desktop from two common software products in the marketplace.
Switching from Peachtree/Sage to QuickBooks If you are currently using Peachtree/Sage 2010 or later and switching to QuickBooks desktop version: First, set up the data access credentials. Launch the Peachtree/ Sage application and open your company file. Go to Main Menu – Maintain – Users – Setup Security and then click Data Access/Crystal Reports. Click With the Following Login Information.
Set your password by clicking Change. After the password is set, close Peachtree/Sage Second, select your Peachtree/Sage company file. Download and install the from the Intuit website. In order for you to use the tool, you have to Run as Administrator. Right-click the QuickBooks Conversion Tool icon and select Run as Administrator.
Select Sage/Peachtree company file by clicking the Browse In the Database Name window select your company name and click OK. Enter your password and click Next. Finally, convert your company file. Select the QuickBooks version you are converting to, browse the folder where you’d like to keep your QuickBooks file and click Next. In the new window, verify your information is accurate, and click the Convert File The conversion process will begin. It may take some time, depending on the amount of data you have. You will see the “Finished!” message once the file has been converted.
Open your new QuickBooks file and verify everything was completed correctly. Run a Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss statements from both QuickBooks and Peachtree/Sage and compare – investigate any discrepancies. You can also check for any failed transactions in the log file located at C: Users Yourusername My Documents Intuit QuickBooks ConversionTool. Switching from Quicken to QuickBooks If you are currently using Quicken 2011 or older and switching to QuickBooks desktop version:. Download and run the.
(Use the same tool version as the QuickBooks desktop version you are converting to.) Note: If you are converting the same year of Quicken to the same year of QuickBooks, you don’t need to run this tool. You will only use the tool if your QuickBooks desktop version is newer than your Quicken version. Launch the Quicken Converter and click Next. Accept terms in the license agreement, click Next and then Install.
Select Launch Quicken Converter and click Finish. In the pop-up window, select the first option, “ I am transferring data from Quicken for Windows,” and click Get Started. Select option “Open a data file located on this computer” and browse for your file by clicking the Select File button, clicking Convert and OK. Click Save to save your updated Quicken file. Then click Exit.Your Quicken.QDF file is now upgraded. Next, launch your QuickBooks Desktop. Go to File – Utilities – Convert, select From Quicken.
Then, select the Quicken.QDF file you are converting. (Your upgraded file should be located on your desktop in a folder named Q12Files, Q13Files, Q14Files or Q15Files.). Follow the QuickBooks prompts to convert your file. Please contact me or another of Kaufman Rossin’s QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisors for help with converting to QuickBooks.
Overview If you've used other versions of Quicken or other tools to manage your personal finances, you can convert your existing data file to Quicken for Mac compatible files (and in some cases, vice versa). What files can be converted. Quicken for Mac 2007, Essentials, 2015, 2016, and 2017.
Quicken 2011 for Windows or newer versions. Quicken Interchange Format - QIF files. Quicken for Mac products older than 2007 are not supported for conversion; we recommend that you open a new data file in the latest version of Quicken, for stability.
For more information, see. Before converting your file. The conversion of Quicken for Mac to Quicken for Windows Starter Edition is not currently possible.
The option to import QXF files, which is necessary for this conversion process, is not available. If you're converting a data file because you've upgraded to the Subscription Release, you will need to make sure that the new version is installed before starting the conversion process. For installation steps,. Don't delete your old data file until you've reviewed your new data file.
After you finish converting your data to the Subscription Release of Quicken for Mac, you'll want to review the new file to make sure that everything got carried over correctly. You'll need to be able to view the old data file so you can compare balances and transactions. It's a good idea to hold on to a backup of your old data file for a while, just in case you need to refer back to it.
Previous versions of Mac Converting from Quicken Mac 2015, 2016, or 2017 to the Subscription Release of Quicken for Mac. After installing the Subscription Release of Quicken for Mac, you will be prompted to select which version of Quicken you will be converting.
When you are converting from Quicken for Mac 2015, 2016 or 2017, follow the steps below. Open Quicken for Mac and Update your online accounts and scheduled transactions. Quit Quicken for Mac. The file cannot be imported if Quicken is running. Open the Subscription release of Quicken for Mac.
Select Start from a Quicken for Mac 2015, 2016, or 2017 file. If you downloaded transactions from your financial institutions using Quicken Essentials, we strongly recommend that you log in with your existing Quicken ID when prompted. This will ensure that you are able to seamlessly continue downloading from your connected accounts after converting to your new Quicken. If you are prompted to provide access to Mac Keychain, select Always allow. If you've never used connected services with Quicken Essentials (did not download transactions) you may be prompted to set up a new Quicken ID. You can use any existing Quicken ID by clicking Sign in with my Quicken ID or just create a new Quicken ID. If this is the first time you've used Quicken, you'll be asked to Register Quicken. Next, you can opt in to use Quicken's Mobile app.
Make your selection and continue. After these steps, your Quicken Essentials data will be converted and you should see the Overview screen.
All of your accounts will be accessible in the sidebar. Convert from Quicken 2007 for Mac.
Disclaimer Quicken has no control over the data that is exported from other personal finance applications. As such, our import is only as good as the exported data provided in a.QIF file. We want to make the transition to Quicken easy and have put a great deal of effort into handling issues related to missing or incorrect data that is imported from other personal finance applications. However, we have found gaps or missing data in these exported QIF files, especially with investing transactions. As a result, some data cleanup may be required after your data is imported into Quicken (see the known Banktivity and Moneydance issues below). Please read this topic carefully to ensure a smooth transition to Quicken:.
Note: Personal finance applications other than Banktivity and Moneydance have not been tested for import in Quicken for Mac. Quicken 2017 and the Subscription Release of Quicken support data import from other personal finance applications such as Banktivity (formerly iBank) and Moneydance.
For this, you need to first export data from the other applications into a.QIF file and then import the.QIF file into Quicken for Mac. Open Quicken for Mac. Select File New to start a new data file. The Let’s Get Started window is displayed.
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