QDF files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Quicken Data File
The Quicken data file extensions are listed below. The primary data file is listed first. The other extensions are auxiliary files. From Quicken 2010 for Windows and newer, there are no auxiliary file...
General Information
| Title | QDF File Extension |
| Extension | .qdf |
| Full Form | Quicken Data File |
| File Type | Financial Data File |
| Developer | Quicken Inc. |
| MIME Type | application/qdf |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store financial data |
| Additional Functions | Track accounts, Budget planning |
| Features | Encrypted, Multi-account |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High integrity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With Quicken |
Use Cases
| Personal Finance | Yes |
| Small Business | Yes |
| Tax Preparation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Financial data exposure |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Strong passwords |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 1980s |
| Latest Version | Quicken 2023 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .qph, .qel, .qdfx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Quicken for Windows |
Paid | Windows |
 Quicken for Mac |
Paid | Mac |
Type 2: Label Matrix Label Design
The QDF file is a label designed with Label Matrix. Label Matrix creates barcode, RFID and compliance labels. It includes text, images, shapes and barcodes. QDF files are created from scratch or templ...
General Information
| Title | QDF File Extension |
| Extension | .qdf |
| Full Form | Label Matrix Label Design |
| File Type | Label Design File |
| Developer | TEKLYNX International |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Label design storage |
| Additional Functions | Data import, Barcode generation |
| Features | Design elements, Serialization |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High-resolution |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Product Labeling | Yes |
| Warehouse Management | Yes |
| Retail Tagging | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data leakage |
| Best Practices | Access control, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Not widely documented |
| Latest Version | Check TEKLYNX website |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .lab, .lbl, .lwl |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Label Matrix |
Commercial | Windows |
Type 3: Quadro Design File
General Information
| Title | QDF File Extension |
| Extension | .qdf |
| Full Form | Quadro Design File |
| File Type | CAD File |
| Developer | Quadro |
| MIME Type | application/x-quadro-design |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store design data |
| Additional Functions | Visualize designs |
| Features | 2D/3D data, Layer support |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High precision |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Engineering Design | Yes |
| Product Modeling | Yes |
| Manufacturing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File corruption |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Access control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Varies with software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dwg, .dxf, .cad |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro |
Commercial | Windows |
Type 4: Snapform File
General Information
| Title | QDF File Extension |
| Extension | .qdf |
| Full Form | Snapform File |
| File Type | Form File |
| Developer | Ringler Informatik AG |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.quicken |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store forms |
| Additional Functions | Data entry, Print forms |
| Features | Structured, Proprietary format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High precision |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Form Creation | Yes |
| Data Capture | Yes |
| Printing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Limited |
| Best Practices | Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Not specified |
| Latest Version | Varies by product |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .qdfx, .qmdx, .qfx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Snapform Viewer |
Free | Windows |
| Snapform Commander |
Paid | Windows |
| Snapform Designer |
Paid | Windows |