Older finance software
Use QIF when your tool does not accept QBO or OFX.
PDF to QIF converter
Convert bank statement PDFs to QIF
Review extracted bank statement transactions in your browser, then create a legacy QIF bank file for a compatible finance application.
No account to preview Statement contents stay local Review before export
monthly-statement.pdf4 rows shown
Money in$7,230.74Money out$2,061.38
01/03Payroll deposit+4,820.0001/07Office rent-1,850.0001/09Stripe payout+2,410.7401/21Insurance-211.38
Ready to export.qif
Built around a visible result
A deliberately simple QIF export
StatementForge does not hide extraction behind a black box. The transaction table, warnings, totals, and destination format stay visible so you can decide whether the result is usable.
- Bank transaction type with date, amount, payee, and optional statement memo
- Rows are generated only from the transaction table you review
- Descriptions are normalized to avoid QIF control characters
- Destination support varies because QIF is a legacy interchange format
A review-first workflow
From source document to a file you can inspect.
- 01
Choose
Select a statement PDF or use the safe sample.
- 02
Extract
Read its text layer or run limited local OCR.
- 03
Review
Check and correct the transaction table.
- 04
Export
Generate QIF from the reviewed rows.
Honest operating limits
Financial files still deserve a human check.
- QBO, OFX, and QIF exports are generated from the rows you review in StatementForge.
- Accounting programs can be strict about dates, account identifiers, and opening balances, so review the import preview before posting.
- If the PDF does not expose an account ID, StatementForge uses a generated ID in the export file.
Where this workflow fits
Use the converter for a defined job.
GnuCash-style workflows
Prepare statement rows for finance apps that support QIF imports.
CSV alternative
Export QIF when a plain spreadsheet is not the format you need.
Practical questions
QIF conversion questions
What is QIF?
QIF is a legacy financial interchange format used by some personal finance and accounting tools.
Should I use QIF or QBO?
Use the format your accounting software accepts. QuickBooks workflows often prefer QBO, while older tools may accept QIF.
Can I review rows before QIF export?
Yes. The QIF is generated from the reviewed transaction table.
Does StatementForge connect to Quicken or GnuCash?
No. It exports a file you can download and import yourself.
Continue the workflow
Related statement tools and guides
Convert bank statement PDFs to OFXCreate an OFX file from locally extracted and reviewed bank statement transactions for compatible finance software.Convert bank statement PDFs to QBOExtract and review bank statement transactions locally, then create a QBO Web Connect file for a QuickBooks import workflow.Convert bank statement PDFs to CSVConvert a bank statement PDF to clean CSV rows in your browser. Review dates, descriptions, withdrawals, deposits, amounts, and balances before download.
Review statement rows and export QIF.
Choose a statement, inspect the extracted rows, and decide what to export.