Skip to main content
July 3, 2021
Question

Trying to export data from QB online to desktop

  • July 3, 2021
  • 1 reply
  • 0 views
I cannot get QB to transfer files to desktop

1 reply

Fiat Lux - ASIA
July 3, 2021

Make sure you are using the tool to migrate data from QBO US version to QBD US version. You need another way to migrate from QBO non US version.

BettyJaneB
July 3, 2021

Help has arrived, @designbymo-msn-c.

 

I've got the steps that you need in transferring your data from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop.

 

Before transferring your data, you'll need to take note of the following requirements:

  • Exporting into QuickBooks Desktop is only available in the US version of QuickBooks Online.
  • Use the export feature, you must be a Master Administrator, Company Administrator, or invited accountant.
  • Please use a PC with Internet Explorer 10 or higher.
  • You must have a supported version of QuickBooks Desktop for Windows installed on the PC in which you are performing the export. For access to trial versions of the desktop program, for the purposes of export, see QuickBooks Desktop trial links.

You may also consider reviewing the export limitations and what are the files that can be converted in QuickBooks Desktop. Here's an article that will give you more information: Limitations when you convert from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop.

 

Once verified, let's export your data:

  1. Using Microsoft Edge, copy and paste this URL: https://c71.qbo.intuit.com/app/exportqbodatatoqbdt).
  2. Click the Get Started button. 
  3. Select the Download Tool.  
  4. Install the migration tool and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process. 
  5. Choose the data you want to convert and click the Continue button.
  6. Pick the Continue to Download button. 

Once completed, you can now proceed to step 3 of the exporting process. You can refer to this article for more detailed instructions: Export and convert your QuickBooks Online data to QuickBooks Desktop.

 

For future reference, you can visit our QuickBooks Desktop Articles hub. You can search for topics that will help you in navigating QBDT.

 

If you have any other questions about file concerns or any QuickBooks-related things, feel free to post here anytime. Thank you and have a lovely day. 

January 28, 2023

the URL on this message is no longer valid.  what do I use instead?