How do i open a QDF file?

Bsth41

Someone did work for me years ago and sent me QDF files. I don't have a subscription to Quicken do i need to buy it?

volvogirl

Do you have all the files that make up the data file set?  If your Quicken was before 2010 you should have several files making up the data.

The main data file ends in .QDF.  All Quicken versions prior to QW2010 store your data in a series of files all sharing the same filename but with different extensions like  - .QDF .IDX, .QEL, .QPH  and all 4 of those files were rolled into a single-file .QDF starting in 2010. 

If you need to convert to a newer version you need to go through one or more intermediate versions.  If you don't want to download or import transactions you can stick with Quicken 2013.  I'm using 2013.  It's the last good version before they started requiring an ID.

You can download 2013 for free using this how to convert article.  It’s under Converting from Quicken 2004-2009.

https://www.quicken.com/support/how-and-when-use-intermediate-version-convert-older-versions-quicken 

Greg_the_Geek

Do you have Quicken at all?

Bsth41

i did years ago

Greg_the_Geek

Do you still have a copy you can install on a computer? If so, what year?

Bsth41

It was many computers ago and i didn't transfer it over eventally

Greg_the_Geek

You can download a copy of Quicken 2013 Deluxe from here.

NotACPA

QDF's  (Quicken Data Files)  can only be opened by Quicken.  There are no "viewers" or other such accessories.

AND, do you have any idea what product year of Quicken was used to create those files.  Because opening them (with Q) may be fairly simple ... or could be  somewhat convoluted, depending upon what it takes to get older QDFs into any modern Q product.

Also, can you open that QDF with WinZip (or such) to see if you have a Quicken "package" file ... or only the QDF.  With any luck, you'll have the package ... and that's a fairly recent format.  If there's a QDF,  along with other files, inside the QDF that you have, that would be a good thing.

Bsth41

it's from '08

Bsth41

Did you post a link i can download it from or did i misunderstand

NotACPA

Click on the word HERE in Greg's message.

Greg_the_Geek

Opps, I forgot that you need Online Services to be able to open a QDF. Guess you'll have to buy a subscription to Quicken. It has a 30 day money back guarantee.

Bsth41

Greg is there a way i can send you the files you open and send back to me and i'll pay you via Venmo?

Greg_the_Geek

Send me a PM and I'll respond.

Bsth41

Greg i don't have your contact info

Greg_the_Geek

Click the Inbox icon at the top right of the page and select New Message. Type Greg_the_Geek in Recipients.

Bsth41

i know you think i'm incompetent, but when i click on the inbox it doesn't open but rather says i don't have any messages. In other words it doesn't let me compose. How about emailing me at [removed] ?

Rocket J Squirrel

Greg_the_Geek said:

Opps, I forgot that you need Online Services to be able to open a QDF. Guess you'll have to buy a subscription to Quicken. It has a 30 day money back guarantee.

I don't believe this to be the case. Are you thinking about QFX files, which do need to go online?

OP should be able to download QW2013 and (with luck) open the QW2008 QDF with it.

Bsth41

It says QDF from 2008

Greg_the_Geek

Rocket J Squirrel said:

I don't believe this to be the case. Are you thinking about QFX files, which do need to go online?

OP should be able to download QW2013 and (with luck) open the QW2008 QDF with it.

Thanks, @Rocket J Squirrel! I got my QXX files mixed up.

@Bsth41, click here.

Bsth41

no solution other than to buy a copy ?

Greg_the_Geek

Click the word "here" in my post and download/install a copy of Quicken Deluxe 2013.

Bsth41

Will do thank you for your help

volvogirl

Do you have all the files that make up the data file set?  If your Quicken was before 2010 you should have several files making up the data.

The main data file ends in .QDF.  All Quicken versions prior to QW2010 store your data in a series of files all sharing the same filename but with different extensions like  - .QDF .IDX, .QEL, .QPH  and all 4 of those files were rolled into a single-file .QDF starting in 2010. 

If you need to convert to a newer version you need to go through one or more intermediate versions.  If you don't want to download or import transactions you can stick with Quicken 2013.  I'm using 2013.  It's the last good version before they started requiring an ID.

You can download 2013 for free using this how to convert article.  It’s under Converting from Quicken 2004-2009.

https://www.quicken.com/support/how-and-when-use-intermediate-version-convert-older-versions-quicken