What Types Of QuickBooks file extension are Used by QuickBooks?

Different sorts of files are used by QuickBooks Desktop to store different types of data. Your main company files (QBW) and backup data files (QBB), for example, are completely separate file types.The following are some of the most frequent file formats and extensions seen in QuickBooks Desktop for Windows and Mac.

Common QuickBooks file extension

 

QuickBooks File extension	File type	Description
QBW	QuickBooks Company file	QuickBooks creates a file with the.qbw extension when you create a company file. This file contains your company’s information as well as account information. If you form a company called MyBusiness, for example, QuickBooks stores the file as MyBusiness.qbw.QuickBooks file extension
QBB	QuickBooks Backup file	QuickBooks creates a backup file with the.qbb extension when you back up your company file. Here’s how to make a backup of your company file and how to restore it from a backup.
QBM	QuickBooks Portable file	QuickBooks creates a compressed version of your company file with the.qbm extension when you e-mail or move it. If you create a portable company file for MyBusiness, for example, QuickBooks stores it as MyBusiness.qbm.
QBO	QuickBooks Bank Statement file	QuickBooks opens transactions from a file with the.qbo extension when you download them from your bank. You can rapidly obtain transactions into your bank record by importing a QBO file.

 

Additional QuickBooks file extension

 

File extension	File type	Description
QBX	Accountant’s Review Copy/Transfer file	QuickBooks creates a file with the.qbx extension when you make a backup of your company file for your accountant. This is the file you’ll submit to your accountant once you’ve exported it. The backup becomes an accountant’s copy file when your accountant opens it.
QBA	Accountant’s Copy file	An accountant copy is created when accountants open a.qbx file that a client sends them for evaluation. The extension of this file is.qba.
QBY	Accountant’s Copy Import file	Your accountant will send you a file with a.qby extension once they review and make modifications to their accountant copy. You can import their edits and apply them to QuickBooks file extension.
QBJ	General Journal Entries file	Request a General Journal Entries file from your accountant if you want to include journal entries made by them. The extension of this file is.qbj.

 

Utility and log files 

 

File extension	File type	Description
IIF	Intuit Interchange Format file	QuickBooks creates an.iif file when you export your list information. IIF files can be used to share lists with other corporate files.
ND	Network Data file	QuickBooks creates a file with the.nd extension when you switch to Multi-user mode. QuickBooks uses this file to handle your user access settings.
TLG	Transaction Log file	Since your last backup, QuickBooks keeps note of changes to your company file. This data is saved in a file with the extension.tlg. QuickBooks refreshes your company file the next time you back it up.
LOG	Event Log file	QuickBooks keeps track of critical occurrences in a log file with the extension.log. LOG files are divided into two categories: 1.   Qbwin.log is a file that keeps track of any problems that arise during a rebuild. 2.   Web Connect problems are recorded in the QWC.log file. Troubleshooting can be aided by LOG files.
ECML	Entitlement file	QuickBooks creates a file with the.ecml extension when you install and register it. This file informs QuickBooks that you’re using a licenced version of the software.
QBP	QuickBooks print repair tool	QuickBooks saves your printing settings in a file with the.qbp extension when you set them. QuickBooks remembers your preferences. If you have printing problems, you may need to make adjustments to the file.

 

QuickBooks Statement Writer files 

 

File extension	File type
QSM	QuickBooks saves your information in a.qsm file if you utilise QuickBooks Statement Writer. In Excel, QSW files can be used.
QSS	If you use QuickBooks Statement Writer to personalise statements and reports, QuickBooks saves your preferences in a .qss file. This file can be used to apply adjustments to other reports.
QST	If you require a certain layout, you can make use of an existing template file. The.qst extension is used for these files.

 

QuickBooks for Mac

 

File extension	File type	Description
QB2016	Company file	This is your QuickBooks for Mac company file for the 2016 version.
QB2019	Company file	This is your QuickBooks for Mac company file for the 2019 version.
MAC.QBB	Backup file	To transfer your QuickBooks Mac file to QuickBooks Desktop for Windows, you’ll need a MAC.QBB file.
DMG	Apple disk image file	This is your Quickbooks backup company file. It’s saved as an Apple disc image by QuickBooks.
plist	Apple property list files	This is where you’ll keep track of your registration and preferences.quickbooks file extension

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FAQ

What is a QBB and QBW file?

The QBB file will contain a full backup of company (or personal) financial data, any templates, logos, letters, and images used in your project. The QBB file is often used to restore the original data in case the primary . QBW file is deleted or corrupted, or to transfer data to another computer or user.