Migrating to QB online from QB Desktop

You came into the right place for support, mattymoo1.

Not all data in the desktop version can be imported into QuickBooks Online (QBO). Managing stock feature is available in QuickBooks Online Plus and Advanced versions. 

I've got an article about import limitation for you to get a list of what's not converted in QBO: What to expect when you switch from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online.

Also, I'l be leaving you with also a useful guide to help you through through the whole process of moving your QuickBooks Desktop file to QuickBooks Online.

I want to make sure your file conversion issue will be taken care of. I'll gladly help if there's anything else you need. Have a good day.

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I signed up for a trial, but couldn't import my file as it is too large.  I don't seem to have the option of condensing it down (we use Premier Accountant Desktop version)

 

What do you mean you didn't have any option to condense it? How big is your data file size?

https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-uk/help-articles/use-the-condense-data-utility/01/429...

Another option, consider purchasing a 3rd party condensing service. I know that one of them provides an advanced version of the condense feature available in Quickbooks. You will get a fully usable data file with a reduced file size and all historical data (including inventory). Make a deal with the vendor that you will only pay the service if their condensed file is better than yours.

There are many 3rd party inventory management app in the market supporting QBO. As long as you have a budget to purchase it, you can make to sync it with your QBO.

The condense data isn't showing up under the utilities option which is weird - should it be there or is it product dependant?  We use Premier Accountant 2020 UK version

We will be using a 3rd party inventory management system (CIN7) moving forward but historical transaction are not imported into their system and I can't afford to lose 7 years of stock sales history

Thanks for your reply.

The condense data isn't showing up under the utilities option which is weird - should it be there or is it product dependant?  We use Premier Accountant 2020 UK version

We will be using a 3rd party inventory management system (CIN7) moving forward but historical transaction are not imported into their system and I can't afford to lose 7 years of stock sales history

Sorry managed to post that reply twice!  But also forgot to say that our file size is 1.06GB

Your company file is too large to export transactions to QBO server. As I mentioned earlier, consider purchasing a 3rd party condensing service. You may get benefits as follows:

1. Significantly reduced file size (expect a 40-75% reduction in size)

2. Remove inactive customers, vendors, items to stay under the 14,500 limit for Premier edition

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Is there a condensing service you would recommend?

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Is there a condensing service you would recommend?

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