Convert QIF files to CSV or Excel format and import into Excel, Xero, Quickbooks Online, YNAB

Modified on Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 5:10 PM

This tutorial shows how to convert a QIF file from your bank or credit card statement to CSV format. We will use the QIF2CSV utility. IMPORTANT: QIF2CSV is now replaced with the Transactions app, which converts from more formats and converts to more formats.

Step by step instructions for Windows

Follow the steps below for the Windows version, followed by the Mac version.

Make sure you are using the latest version of QIF2CSV. Download it from the QIF2CSV download page. Start QIF2CSV and select a QIF file. Review transactions before converting. Check that dates are correct, have the correct year, amount, withdrawals and deposits are shown in corresponding columns.

Choose the CSV target: Regular CSV, Excel (XLS or XLSX), Quickbooks Online, Xero, Quicken for Mac (CSV Mint), POSH or copy to clipboard to be pasted into any spreadsheet software like Excel.

Click the 'Convert' button to create a CSV file.

Confirm the file name and location.

Now the CSV file is created.

Review created CSV file and import it into Quickbooks Online, Xero or work with the file in Excel.

Step by step instructions for macOS

Make sure you are using the latest version of QIF2CSV. Download it from the QIF2CSV download page. IMPORTANT: QIF2CSV is now replaced with the Transactions app, which converts from more formats and converts to more formats.

Start QIF2CSV and select a QIF file. Review transactions before converting. Check that dates are correct, have the correct year, amount, withdrawals and deposits are shown in corresponding columns.

Choose the CSV target: Regular CSV, Excel (XLS or XLSX), Quickbooks Online, Xero, Quicken for Mac (CSV Mint), POSH or copy to clipboard to be pasted into any spreadsheet software like Excel.

Click the 'Convert' button to create a CSV file.

Confirm the file name and location.

Now the CSV file is created.

Review created CSV file and import it into Quickbooks Online, Xero or work with the file in Excel.