
You cannot import a QDF file into GnuCash, and there are no plans to add QDF support. This is Quicken's proprietary format, which is encrypted and not readable by other applications. This becomes important over time as the operating systems evolve and old Quicken versions are technologically outdated or no longer supported. The data in GnuCash is stored in an open format (XML, or SQL databases) and accessible to various standard utilities and report tools. One of the benefits of the migration is that you gain the full control of your data. The purpose of this page is to list hints and tips that may assist users in migrating their books from Quicken to GnuCash.
