What is QFX File Extension?
Understand the basics of Quicken Financial Exchange Files
Overview
QFX is an Intuit Quicken proprietary file format for exchanging financial data with banks and other Intuit applications. The QFX specification is similar to the OFX file format used by financial institutions for exporting data. Banks and financial institutions can create QFX files for their customers if the institution pays a fee to Intuit.
However, you can create QFX files by converting Intuit Quicken or QuickBooks QIF files, text files and spreadsheets into the QFX format using a special Excel add-in software tool.
Application Category
Document/Data Storing File
Organization
Initially developed by Intuit Corporation and Now developed by H.I.G. Capital
Applications Supported
Intuit Quicken
Developer History
Initially developed by Intuit Corporation and Now developed by H.I.G. Capital.
Intuit Quicken: Quicken is a personal finance management tool developed by Quicken Inc. (formerly part of Intuit, Inc.). On March 3, 2016, Intuit announced plans to sell Quicken to H.I.G. Capital.
Technical Specifications
MIME Type
application/vnd.intu.qfx
application/x-qfx
File Signature Details
51 4C 49 49 46 41 58 00
Location of QFX
There is no default location where QFX file by Quicken get saved because whenever you create a new QFX file Quicken ask you, where to save the File
How to Open and View QFX file extension
Software Access
QFX file can be opened using Quicken Application.
Note: Quicken should be installed in your system to open QFX file.