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Convert qb 2016 file for online use

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December 2, 2022
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I have old qb 2016 file that I would like to convert to the online system. How do I do that?

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Hi there, nicole-nicolehar.

Let's make sure to convert your QuickBooks Desktop 2016 file to QuickBooks Online.

Since QuickBooks 2016 file is an old file, we can use the QuickBooks Desktop file restoration tool to move your data into the online system.

First, let's open the online tool. Choose the QuickBooks version you're using.

After we open the link above, we'll have to click the Get Started button and sign in with your Intuit Account.

Then, let's upload your company file by following the steps below.

Click the file icon on the top bar and then Temporary Files.
Select Upload Files. Then, browse the company file (.QBW) you want to move.
Close the pop-up once your company file is uploaded.
Select Show uploaded file to see your uploaded company file.
Follow the on-screen instructions to guide you through the move to QuickBooks Online.

On the other hand, if you don't have access to your company file, we can install and use our trial version of QuickBooks 2021. Then, we can proceed with the details in Step 2: Move your QuickBooks Desktop file to the QuickBooks Online section. Visit this article for further guidance: Learn how to import your QuickBooks Desktop company file to QuickBooks Online.

I'd also like to provide information about QuickBooks Self-Employed. Since this product is different from other types of QuickBooks products, we're unable to move your file to QBSE. We can sign up for a new one instead.

We can visit these articles to gather more tips and information about the features and data we can move and learn how you can manage your QBO:

I'm always here if you need more help converting your data. Let me know in the comment section, and I'll assist you as soon as possible. Take care and stay safe.

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PercivalB

Hi:

Will this solution also work with QuickBooks Simple Start? I have a QB2016 file I received from someone else and I want to buy QuickBooks. Will QuickBooks Simple Start be able to import this file?