INTRODUCTION:

To convert a QuickBooks Online Edition company file to a desktop version of QuickBooks Pro, QuickBooks Premier, or QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions, use the Export Interview and follow the instructions to export either Lists only or Lists and Transactions

Note: You must log in as the QuickBooks Administrator to convert your company file.

APPLIES TO:

APC Clients attempting to covert a QBO file to QuickBooks Desktop

REQUIREMENTS: 

QuickBooks Desktop. QuickBooks Online is a SaSS application and is not supported by APC support.

TSScan must be installed on a server and local workstation. 

PROCEDURE:

1. Open the version of QuickBooks desktop that the QuickBooks Online Edition company file will be converted into.

   Note: Stop at the No Company Open window. Do NOT open a company file.

2. Go to www.qboe.com.
3. Log into your company file.
4. Select Company > Export Your Data.
5. Click Export Interview in the Help Topics window (QuickBooks Online Export window opens).

6. Select an option to export Lists or Lists & Transactions, then click Next.

   Perform the following steps if Lists is selected:
   Perform the following steps if Lists & Transactions is selected:
7. Select an export location in the Create New QuickBooks File window.
8. Enter a file name for the new company file.

9. Click Save.

   Note: QuickBooks Online Edition begins converting your data and displays a progress bar on the screen.

10. Click Finished when the conversion is complete.
11. Switch to your QuickBooks desktop version.
12. Select File > Open or Restore Company.
13. Select Open a company file.
14. Click Next.
15. Browse to the location where you created the company file and select it, then click Open.

Note: if the file does not convert, Intuit Support will need to assist you further.