Can I export QB Online to Desktop ? I found the instructions online, BUT the option to export to Desktop does not appear in my Export section?

Try these steps, shared by other member yesterday on April 22.

Exporting QuickBooks online Data to Desktop

First, make sure you are logged out of QuickBooks online in all browsers
Open internet explorer as administrator (right click on Internet explorer icon on taskbar, then right click on “Internet Explorer”, then select run as administrator)
Open internet settings (gear icon – internet options)
Go to security tab.
Uncheck the enable Protected Mode.
Click on green “Trusted Sites” icon, then click on “sites” button below
Type into field: https://*intuit.com
Click add
Uncheck “require server verification option and close and apply
Go to Privacy tab.
Uncheck pop-up blocker option
Click OK
Close Internet Explorer and reopen as administrator.
Log into QuickBooks online
In search bar, type the name of the QuickBooks online company you want to export data from
Click on the customer name in the search results
Click on the “Bookkeeping” Tab
Click on the QuickBooks icon on the right
Once inside the QuickBooks company, edit the URL
Replace “homepage” with “exportdata”
The process should work normally from this point:
Click “learn more” link under “Moving to QB Desktop”
Click “Learn more” link under “Download Company Data”
Click get started
Install ActiveX control then click continue
Select “All Financial Data” and begin the download.
It will say that you will receive an email when the download is ready.
Make sure QuickBooks Desktop is open
Once the download is ready, follow this process again this point and click the “Download” Button, then again on the next page.
Save the file to your C: Drive so it can be easily opened in QB Desktop
Click “Convert Now”, choose the name of your QB company in Desktop
QuickBooks Desktop should load your company and a prompt will open.
Select “Yes, Prompt each time”
Select “Continue” then “Done”
Complete any remaining prompts and the process should be complete
Make sure to compare a Balance Sheet and Income statement in QB Online to Desktop to ensure the data transferred completely.

Hope it helps.

Good Morning, @denny5. 

Yes, @Fiat Lux - ASIA has provided you with the correct steps to help you export your data from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop. Here's an article that has the same steps with visuals and more in-depth details: 

• Export and convert your QuickBooks Online data to QuickBooks Desktop

I want to make sure that your data successfully exports from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop. If there are any other questions you may have, feel free to ask. Happy Friday Eve!

hi all why is no helping or give the direct answer to our question 

if we purchase your version of QuickBooks and we need to have all of my data in my PC

still I couldn't find the export from online to desktop version only to excel which I don't want 

can u please help me or send me the steps to do it 

please check photo below 

best regards

hi 

I have try all the steps it show only to excel 

Hi there, mayagroup.

You should see the Moving to QuickBooks Desktop option since you've performed the steps provided above. 

Since it's still missing, I suggest contacting our QuickBooks Support Team. They can help check your account to investigate the issue and see why it continues to occur.

Here's how:

1. Open your QuickBooks Account.

2. At the top right, click the Help icon.

3. Click Contact Us.

4. Under What can we help you with?, enter your concern about exporting your data.

5. Click Let's Talk.

6. You'll be routed into the Choose a way to connect with us page.

• Start a chat with a support expert.
• Get a callback from the next available expert.

7. Select how you want to contact them and fill in the information.

Please check this article to see how your data convert from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop: Limitations when you convert from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop.

Please know that you're always welcome to post if you have any other concerns. Wishing you and your business continued success.

@mayagroup 

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Hi Candice,

I have a client that has QB online, but it is quite limiting for her needs. So I want her to convert from online to QB desktop non profit. Would Quickbooks do the conversion?

Bas Shevy Miller

Your client can process the conversion, @basshevy.

Let me provide you the actions to be taken in converting a QuickBooks Online file to QuickBooks Desktop. 

All you have to do is purchase the QBDT version that will suit your client's needs and then install it on your device. 

Once done, you can now start export data. This can be done using the supported browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Safari. Beforehand, know that there are limitations when you convert your file, including the attachments, audit trail, and recurring transactions. 

Here's how to export them:

1. Go to the Gear icon, then select Export data under Tools.
2. Select the Reports or Lists you want to export.
3. Click on Learn more link under the Moving to QuickBooks Desktop? section.
4. Tap on Download company data under Moving to QuickBooks Desktop? window.
5. Hit Get Started to continue the process.

If you're unable to export your data, pulling the direct URLs from Chrome to Internet Explorer will route you to the correct page. Use the following link to initiate the download: http://qbo.intuit.com/app/exportqbodatatoqbdt

You can always visit this page: QuickBooks Desktop. Then, click + More topics at the bottom of the window. This lets you see all the topics on how to efficiently manage your income, expenses, inventory, and your desktop company file.

If you have any more questions, please don't hesitate to reply back. Have a wonderful day!

@basshevy 

Contact us should need to purchase a 3rd party migration service from QB Online US to QB Desktop US. You will pay once we have converted the data successfully.