How to convert data files from old version of Quicken

Anu
Anu I do not have Quicken yet Member
edited January 22 in File Conversion and Backup (Windows)

Hello:

I have used an old version of Quicken for Windows for years and it has worked for my needs. My reluctance to subscribing to the new version of Quicken is that I don't know if the latest version can read an old data file. I read that I need to use Quicken 2013 to convert my old data file first before it can be read by newer versions of Quicken. My question is: where may I get Quicken 2013 on this website for me to download?

Thanks a lot.

Anu

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  • volvogirl
    volvogirl Quicken Windows Other SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭

    Are you using Windows or Mac?

    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. 

     How to use an intermediate version to convert to a newer version. You can get 2013 for free here

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

    I'm staying on Quicken 2013 Premier for Windows.

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