QFX File Extension

What is QFX file?

QFX is a file format used by Quicken, a personal finance management software.

Contents of QFX files

QFX is a proprietary file format version of OFX container. QFX files contain financial data such as:

• financial transactions,
• account statements,
• account balance,
• opened accounts,
• investments,
• license management.

Uses of QFX files

Although OFX is an open standard for exchanging financial information, but QFX files are only supported by Quicken, a popular finance software bused by bank and investment firms. Those entities save all card information and transaction data in QFX files.

Can I open a QFX file?

Due to licensing, QFX files can only be downloaded using Quicken's Web Connect feature. QFX files can only be generated by financial institutions that have obtained Quicken software license. QFX can only be opened using Quicken.

Programs which support QFX file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support QFX files. Files with QFX suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 10/24/2023

How to open file with QFX extension?

Problems with accessing QFX may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with QFX files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with QFX files.

Step 1. Download and install GnuCash

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports QFX files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select GnuCash or one of the recommended programs (for example, QFX2CSV, Quicken , OFX Cleaner) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading GnuCash installed is by going to developer’s website (The GNU Cash project) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of GnuCash

You still cannot access QFX files although GnuCash is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why QFX files are not compatible with GnuCash. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using GnuCash.

Step 3. Associate Quicken Financial Exchange Format files with GnuCash

After installing GnuCash (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open QFX files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the QFX file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where GnuCash is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open QFX files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the QFX file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with QFX extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the QFX for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the QFX file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The QFX may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the QFX file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the QFX file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the QFX file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with QFX extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the QFX file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with QFX extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle GnuCash

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support QFX files. Close all running programs and try opening the QFX file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Quicken Financial Exchange Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle QFX files.

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