This option is available in many versions of Quicken. Look at the results and be prepared to alter the account structure and start again if you have too many 'Unspecified' entries.Īn alternative method is to export your entire data set-including categories and accounts-using Quicken's QIF export.Clicking on a highlighted line will allow you to choose from your new account tree. Match each category very carefully to your Account tree. Open your QIF file and follow the prompts. From the Gnucash menu select File > Import > Import QIF.Next export your Quicken data to a QIF format.There is an assistant to help you, but it is best to give your accounts the same names as you have used for categories and accounts in Quicken. Start by making an account tree in Gnucash.One method for migrating data from Quicken to GnuCash is: This data format is mostly provided by financial institutions. QFX/OFX formatted data can also be used, but not all Quicken versions provide the ability to export into this format.Quicken provides a way to export data to this format. QIF formatted data is the primary way to migrate data from Quicken.GnuCash can import data in a number of different formats, but the two most relevant formats for migrating from Quicken are QIF and QFX/OFX. You cannot import a QDF file into GnuCash, and there are no plans to add QDF support. This is Quicken's proprietary format, which is encrypted and not readable by other applications. This becomes important over time as the operating systems evolve and old Quicken versions are technologically outdated or no longer supported. The data in GnuCash is stored in an open format (XML, or SQL databases) and accessible to various standard utilities and report tools. One of the benefits of the migration is that you gain the full control of your data. The purpose of this page is to list hints and tips that may assist users in migrating their books from Quicken to GnuCash.

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