As we all know none of the software is complete without files or folders; but before that we should know all file types and extensions used by QuickBooks desktop so that whenever you stuck somewhere you must know its solution also and that will not happen when you don’t know about the extensions and its types. In this post QuickBooks Support will discuss all its file types and extensions.
QuickBooks is a generic accounting software used all round the globe by business owners, entrepreneurs and accountants to manage their small to mid-sized businesses. There are numerable file extensions in the QuickBooks used for different purpose. Diverse functions of the QuickBooks such as financial statement design, online banking, loan manager, all uses different extensions.
Listed below are QuickBooks file types and extensions:
| File Extension | File Types | Description |
| .QBW | QuickBooks Company file | Whenever you create a company file, QuickBooks creates a file with a .qbw extension. This file holds your company file and account info. |
| .QBB | QuickBooks Backup file | When you back up your company file, QuickBooks creates a backup file with a .qbb extension. |
| .QBM | QuickBooks Portable File | When you e-mail or move a company file, QuickBooks creates a compressed version of your company file with a .qbm extension. |
| .QBO | QuickBooks Bank Statement File | When you download transactions from your bank, QuickBooks opens them from a file with a .qbo extension |
| .DES | Layout designer Template file | If you export a customized form template, QuickBooks creates a file with a .des extension. |
| .QBR | QuickBooks Report Template File | If you export a memorized report template, QuickBooks creates a file with a .qbr extension |
| .QWC | QuickBooks Web Connector File | When third-party developers create Web Connector app, they’ll create a file with a .qwc extension. |
| .qbstbl2.usa | US Tax Table File | It has all of the latest payroll info you need to calculate your payroll taxes. |
| .QBX | Accountant’s Review File | QuickBooks creates a file with a .qbx extension. This is the file you export and send to your accountant. When your accountant opens the backup, it becomes an accountant’s copy file. |
| .QBA | Accountant’s Copy File | When accountants open a .qbx file a client sends them for review, it becomes an accountant copy. This file has a .qba extension. |
| .QBY | Accountant’s Copy Import File | After your accountant reviews their accountant copy and makes changes, they’ll send you a file with a .qby extension. |
| .QBJ | General Journal Entries File | If you want to add journal entries created by your accountant, ask them to send you a General Journal Entries file. This file has a .qbj extension. |
| IIF | Intuit Interchange File | If you export your list info, QuickBooks creates a file with an .iif extension |
| ND | Network Data File | If you start using Multi-user mode, QuickBooks creates a file with a .nd extension. |
| TLG | Transaction Log File | QuickBooks keeps track of changes to your company file since your last backup. It saves this info in a file with a .tlg extension. |
| LOG | Event Log File | · Qbwin.log – records issues found during a rebuild
· QWC.log – records Web Connect errors
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| ECML | Entitlement File | QuickBooks creates a file with an .ecml extension. This file tells QuickBooks you’re using a licensed product. |
| QBP | QuickBooks Print File | When you set your printing preferences, QuickBooks saves them in a file with a .qbp extension. |
| QSM | Statement Writer Files | QuickBooks saves your info in a file with a .qsm extension. QSW files can be used in Excel. |
| QSS | Statement Writer Files | QuickBooks saves your settings in a file with a .qss extension. You can use this file to apply settings to other reports. |
| QST | Statement Writer Files | If you need a specific layout, you can use a template file that is already available. These files have a .qst extension. |
We really hope that this post managed to fix all your queries regarding QuickBooks file types and extensions. Our technical team will surely find out more such queries you come across. For further assistance feel free to contact our QuickBooks Support Number USA @ 1-877-933-1633 as our team of expert leaders is available 24*7 or you can also directly drop us a mail at support@quickbooksupport.net.
