QuickBooks: Supported and Unsupported File Types
Summary
The table below outlines which QuickBooks versions and editions are supported for conversion. Some versions may require additional preparation before the file can be submitted.
If a version requires extra steps, refer to the notes below the table for further instructions.
QuickBooks Desktop
Desktop source files must meet the following requirements before they can be uploaded for conversion:
- The file must be in .QBW format.
- The file size must be under 800 MB.
- Files larger than 800 MB require the Custom Conversion service.
The file must not have the following features enabled:
- Multi-Currency
- Multi-Locations
- Advanced Inventory
For further assistance, refer to the article: Trouble Uploading Your Desktop File?
QuickBooks Versions
Versions | United States | Australia |
| QuickBooks Version 2012/2013 | N | Y |
Pro Windows Version | Y | N |
Premier Windows Version | Y | N |
Enterprise Windows Version | Y | N |
Macintosh Version | Y*** | N |
QuickBooks Plus | Y | Y |
QuickBooks Self-Employed | Y**** | Y**** |
QuickBooks Simple Start | Y | Y |
QuickBooks Advanced | Y | N |
| QuickBooks Essentials | Y | Y |
| QuickBooks Online Intuit | Y | Y |
QuickBooks Solopreneur | Y** | Y** |
ProAdvisor | N | N |
Practice QBO | Some versions | Some versions |
** Subscription Upgrade Required
Your QuickBooks subscription may need to be upgraded before the file can be converted. Please refer to QuickBooks Help: Upgrade or change your subscription.
*** Export to Backup File (.QBB)
You will need to export your company file as a .QBB backup file before submitting it for conversion. For instructions refer to QuickBooks Help: Move QuickBooks for Mac file to QuickBooks for Windows.
You will need to export your company file as a .QBB backup file before submitting it for conversion. For instructions refer to QuickBooks Help: Move QuickBooks for Mac file to QuickBooks for Windows.
**** Upgrade to QuickBooks Online
Your data must first be upgraded or migrated to QuickBooks Online before it can be processed for conversion. For instructions refer to QuickBooks Help: Switch from QuickBooks Self-Employed to QuickBooks Online.
Your data must first be upgraded or migrated to QuickBooks Online before it can be processed for conversion. For instructions refer to QuickBooks Help: Switch from QuickBooks Self-Employed to QuickBooks Online.
External Links
How to Grant Us Access to Your QuickBooks Online Account – US Clients