Can we create a backup in qbo and restore directly to qbd?

What kind of backup file do you have from QBO? Afaik, you may have 3 ways to migrate data:

1. Utilize this tool

https:// quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/import-or-export-data-files/export-and-convert-your-quickbooks-online-data-to-quickbooks/01/186187

2. Purchase a migration tool. i.e TPExporter for Online, TPImporter for Desktop

https:// transactionpro.grsm.io/qbo

3. Purchase a 3rd party migration service

then you may purchase a one time license of QBD 2021 Pro or Premier. 

Hello @cdx,

In QuickBooks Online, there isn't an integrated way to create a backup copy of your company data. But you directly convert it to a working company file in QuickBooks Desktop. Let me show you how.

1. Go to the Gear icon.
2. Under TOOLS, select Export Data.
3. On the Moving to QuickBooks Desktop? section, select Learn more.

In the same manner, here's an article you can read to learn more about how you transfer your data: Export and convert your QuickBooks Online data to QuickBooks Desktop.

On top of that, I've also included this reference helpful with a compilation of things you needed to know before moving your data: Limitations when you convert from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop.

You can always leave a comment below if you have follow-up questions with this or start a new thread if you have any other questions. I'll be here to lend a hand. Stay safe!

Regarding the Limitations when you convert from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop link that you included, it states that you must removed the 1099 status before exporting and explains how to remove the 1099 status but doesn't say why this must be done. Can you give any further explanation about why this is necessary? 

If you have 1099 vendors, you need to edit and remove the 1099 status before you export.

To edit a 1099 vendor's status:

1. Go to the Expenses menu. Then select the Vendors tab.
2. Find and open the 1099 vendor's profile.
3. On the Vendor Details page, select Edit.

Uncheck the Track for 1099s checkbox, then select Save