Unable to read Data File when converting from Windows to Mac

pattyleeNJ

I'm trying to convert a data file from Quicken for Windows 2012. It import appears to start to work, then I get the message "Quicken was not able to read the contents of your QDF file." Now what can I do?

volvogirl

Seems pretty clear.  If you are moving from Windows to Mac you first have to convert the Windows data file on the Windows PC.  Then move the .qfx file to Mac.

The Keeper

See if this link is helpful. Pay particular attention to  the link in blue titled - "If you are having trouble converting files, follow this step"

It appears from information in the link that you may have to install a "converter" and there is a link to do that

https://www.quicken.com/support/converting-quicken-windows-quicken-mac-2016

pattyleeNJ

Thank you for trying, but the "if you are having trouble" link doesn't appear to make sense. It talks about installing a new converter on the Windows machine, but it is on the Mac that I am trying to convert. Also, I don't see why deleting temp files on the Windows machine would apply.

volvogirl

Seems pretty clear.  If you are moving from Windows to Mac you first have to convert the Windows data file on the Windows PC.  Then move the .qfx file to Mac.

pattyleeNJ

Thank you! None of the instructions I read indicated that I would need to convert on the Windows side; they seemed to imply that the Mac converter would do it! But after I got the Windows converter and ran it, I was able to create the QFX and import into my new Mac version of Quicken.

NotACPA

"None of the instructions I read indicated that I would need to convert on the Windows side; "

That's because none of the instructions were written in contemplation of converting a QDF that was that old.

QDF files from recent QWin versions CAN be read directly by QMac.

smayer97

What steps are you using to perform the conversion? QMac is designed to be able to read QW2004 data and newer using the internal converter that is already in QMac; no need to download or use another converter.

In some cases, due to some internal clean-up needed, it is best to first upgrade to QW2013 (available from Quicken for free here under "If you are converting from Quicken 2004 through 2009" ) then migrate to QMac but that is usually not necessary.