How to export quickbooks online into quickbooks for mac desktop ? this is the new quo.intuit.com payroll

Hi there, JSBG. Thanks for reaching out to the Community.
 

You can export your QuickBooks Online data to QuickBooks Desktop for Windows, then convert your Windows file into one configured for Mac (MAC.qbb). Afterwards, the backup file can be imported into your books.
 

Here's how:

1. If you don't already have a copy, download and install QuickBooks Desktop for Windows on a compatible computer. In the event you don't have a license to QuickBooks Desktop for Windows, you can download a trial to use for this process.
2. Launch QuickBooks Desktop for Windows.
3. In your top menu bar, go to File, then choose Close Company.
4. Leave QuickBooks Desktop for Windows open.
5. Sign in to QuickBooks Online and download our migration tool. Afterwards, you'll prepare your file and select which data you'd like to include in it.
6. Once you've finished running the migration tool and verifying everything exported correctly, you can begin converting your company data into a QuickBooks Desktop for Mac backup file (MAC.qbb).

There's definitely some things you'll want to be aware of as well, such as limitations. For example, paychecks and liability payments will export as regular checks. If a check's number field is blank in QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop for Windows will automatically assign a number. This can lead to duplicate check numbers appearing after the conversion's completed. Additionally, their pay/liability periods also won't be exported.
 

You can learn more details about the limitations involved with converting from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop in the following resource: Limitations when you convert from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop
 

I'll be here to help if there's any additional questions. Have an awesome day!

@JSBG 

If you don't have any Windows machine to convert your QBO data to QBD, consider purchasing a 3rd party conversion service to QBD Mac.

Isn't there an easier way than using windows with my Mac?  this is so confusing

Good to have you join this thread, @dkw110950.

You can only move your QuickBooks Online (QBO) payroll data to QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT), then convert the file to the Mac platform. 

You can follow the steps shared by my colleague ZackE above. Another way is to look for a third-party app that has the feature you need. Simply go to the Apps menu in your QBO or visit our QuickBooks App Store for reference. 

I understand how beneficial it is to your business to seamlessly move your payroll data to your Mac platform. Rest assured our Development team is working diligently in enhancing QuickBooks. 

I recommend sending your feedback to them. This way, they can review your suggestion and might consider implementing it in future updates. Here's how:

1. Go to the Gear icon.
2. Select Feedback.
3. Enter your comments or product suggestions. 
4. Then select Next to submit feedback.

Once everything is set, you might want to utilize these articles for guidance in seamlessly managing your QBDT for Mac:

• QuickBooks Desktop Mac 2020 User's Guide
• QuickBooks Desktop Mac 2021 User's Guide

If there's anything else you need help with moving your QuickBooks data, please let me know in your reply. I'll be more than happy to assist you every step of the way. Have a good one!

I have done all the stuff that is supposed to work for this.  My problem is, that I was only able to find a free trial of Quickbooks executive and that file will not open convert to a Mac version.  How do I get the desktop Windows free trial?

@terimade1 

Which QBD Mac year version do you need to run?

Hello, terimade1.

I have the information where you can download the trial version of QuickBooks Desktop for Windows.

You can click here to see the trial link. Before doing so, please make sure your computer meets minimum requirements to install QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise 22.0. 

Once done, check out this article to see the limitations: Get more info about what data does and doesn't export from QuickBooks Online. Then, follow the steps 2 to 6 in the instructions shared by my colleague ZackE here.

In addition, you can visit these guides to help manage your QuickBooks Desktop for Mac:

• QuickBooks Desktop Mac 2021 User Guide 
• QBDT for Mac Help Articles

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us again if you have more questions or need assistance with your QuickBooks account. We're always around to help. Take care and stay safe!

How disappointing it is to find that Intuit does not have an employee with enough skills to create a method to go from Mac online to Mac desktop without a third party.  Windows--really?  After being an Intuit customer since 1993 (when Quicken was blue), I am now researching other platforms to make a change.  Chat just ping-ponged me back and forth between online & desktop since neither could help.  Phone call yielded the same.  Unfortunately, there is no Customer Service. Reading fellow customers' frustrations in this community forum made me realize I'm not alone, but that gives me no comfort.  Thank goodness I didn't spend the $350 on desktop that would have been useless!  If anyone has found a suitable QB replacement, please post.  Since Intuit cannot help, surely they can't object.

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@office181 wrote:

If anyone has found a suitable QB replacement, please post.  

 

@office181 

Do you need to find a decent replacement for QB Desktop for Mac? or else?