Windows to Mac

BernieSparkes

I presently use Quicken Cash Manager 2012 on Windows 10 desktop. I am buying a imac and want to transfer the data etc from the QDF files to the Quicken starter program on the imac. How do I do this because I really don't want to have to re-enter all the categories etc? Can anyone help me?

jacobs

Generally, Quicken Mac will simply read, convert and import Quicken Windows data files. I'm not familiar enough with Quicken Cash Manager to know if there any special limitations in converting from that to Quicken Mac Starter Edition. 

smayer97

Also be aware that since you are using 2012, which implies that you have not been using download or online functionality, and you only occasionally purchase upgrades,  the new subscription model requires that you ALWAYS maintain an active membership or your STARTER version will render your data read-only. The longest available memberships to date have been only 27 months (usually under promotion only). So keep that in mind as part of your cost analysis.

One way to avoid this read-only limitation is to purchase the Deluxe or higher versions. These versions do NOT make your data read-only when your membership expires.

That said, there is ANOTHER caveat...with ANY version that expires, Quicken will use up 25% of your screen to post reminder ads to renew. If you disagree with this business decision, you can add your VOTE to Quicken Inc should eliminate or at least minimize the LARGE Advertising space used when a subscription expires.

First, click on the underlined link above to go there, then click the little grey triangle under the VOTE count at the top of page 1 in the blue banner, so your vote will count for THIS feature and increase its visibility to the developers by seeking to have the features you need or desire end up in the latest version (it may take a moment for your vote to register).

Your VOTES matter!

jacobs

Generally, Quicken Mac will simply read, convert and import Quicken Windows data files. I'm not familiar enough with Quicken Cash Manager to know if there any special limitations in converting from that to Quicken Mac Starter Edition. 

smayer97

Also be aware that since you are using 2012, which implies that you have not been using download or online functionality, and you only occasionally purchase upgrades,  the new subscription model requires that you ALWAYS maintain an active membership or your STARTER version will render your data read-only. The longest available memberships to date have been only 27 months (usually under promotion only). So keep that in mind as part of your cost analysis.

One way to avoid this read-only limitation is to purchase the Deluxe or higher versions. These versions do NOT make your data read-only when your membership expires.

That said, there is ANOTHER caveat...with ANY version that expires, Quicken will use up 25% of your screen to post reminder ads to renew. If you disagree with this business decision, you can add your VOTE to Quicken Inc should eliminate or at least minimize the LARGE Advertising space used when a subscription expires.

First, click on the underlined link above to go there, then click the little grey triangle under the VOTE count at the top of page 1 in the blue banner, so your vote will count for THIS feature and increase its visibility to the developers by seeking to have the features you need or desire end up in the latest version (it may take a moment for your vote to register).

Your VOTES matter!

lablover57

I have never been able to convert windows quicken files into Mac. Always had to start fresh which is really annoying.

jacobs

Many, many thousands of Quicken Windows users have made the conversion to Quicken Mac. Some have had very smooth file imports. Some have hit some bumps they were able to work out. Some found that some types of data doesn't make the transition from Windows to Mac (such as file attachments, or planner data). I'm sure there are a few folks who have been entirely unable to convert, but from everything I've seen here over the years, that's likely a very tiny minority.