.IIF File

.iif is Intuit Interchange Format File

Key Features: .IIF File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.iif
Format	Text
Created by	Intuit
Category	Data

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What is an .IIF file?

File extension iif is associated with Quickbooks, line of business accounting software developed and marketed by Intuit.

The iif file is saved in a generic data format and used for exporting of various financial data.

The IIF is a text-based tab-delimited format very similar to tsv file format. It can be imported by QuickBooks and most spreadsheet programs.

MIME types used for iif file:
application/qbooks
application/qbookspro
text/iif

Files with iif extension can be mainly found as financial data files in QuickBooks interchange format.

How to open:

Use Quickbooks to open or import the *.iif. You can also open them in any text editor and import in most spreadsheet programs.

How to convert:

Conversion of this format to other exchange formats for accounting or bank transactions is possible.

Intuit Interchange Format File - File openers

Windows

Intuit QuickBooks Pro
Microsoft Excel 2016
Microsoft Notepad

Mac

Intuit QuickBooks for Mac
Microsoft Excel 2016

How to solve problems with IIF files

Associate the IIF file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any IIF file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.IIF files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the IIF file, then click "Open with" > "Other...". Then choose another program and check the "Always Open With" box. Linux: Right click on the file, and select "Open with" and choose another program. iPhone: Tap the file. If you do not see an app to open the file, then tap Share "Share" and choose an app. Alternatively, save the file. Then open the Files app Files app. There long-press on the file, then release your finger. You will see a black menu bar. Then tap "Share" and select an app. Android: Tap the Settings icon on your smartphone, then tap on the Apps section. There tap the Options icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen to change the default apps.
Update your software that should actually open .IIF is Intuit Interchange Format File. Because only the current version supports the latest IIF file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Intuit manufacturer website after an available .IIF is Intuit Interchange Format File update.
To make sure that your IIF file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.

.IIF File

Key Features: .IIF File Extension

What is an .IIF file?

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Data

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How to solve problems with IIF files