QB Desktop 2019 trial download

I can see that this is your first post so let take time to welcome you to the Community space, whiteboard.

I'll help you in downloading the trial version of QuickBooks Desktop 2019.

You're right. To convert from QuickBooks Online to Mac, we'll have to export the file to QuickBooks Desktop Windows then convert the Windows file to Mac.

Currently, the available trial link on our page is for QuickBooks Desktop 2020. Since you're using the QBDT for Mac 2019, I recommend getting in touch with our phone supports. This way, we'll be able to pull up your contact information and send the download link to you.

Here's how to connect with us:

1. Open QuickBooks.
2. Go to Help, then select QuickBooks Desktop Help.
3. Select Contact Us.
4. Enter "QBDT 2019 trial version link" in the description, then select Continue.
5. Choose Start messaging to connect with our support expert.

I encourage checking out our support hours to ensure that we address your concerns on time.

You can also follow the steps below in converting your QBO file (in case you don't have it handy anymore):

1.  Export your data from Online to Desktop.
2. Open the company file in QuickBooks Desktop for Windows.
3. Re-sort your lists.
4. Go to the File menu, then select Utilities and then Copy Company File for QuickBooks Desktop for Mac.
5. Save the file in your desired location. This creates a file with the extension MAC.qbb.
6. Copy the file to a DVD, external hard drive, flash drive, or FTP web site.

Once done, we can now restore the file in QuickBooks Desktop for Mac:

1. In the No Company Open window, select Browse, then locate the file you want to restore.
2. If your QuickBooks Windows file is on an external drive, save it locally by dragging it to the desired location before restoring it to avoid data corruption.
3. Select OK when you get the prompt asking if you want to restore a QuickBooks Desktop for Windows file.
4. Enter a name for the restored file then select Save.

You can always tap the Community if you need more help in doing this process. Stay safe and have a great weekend ahead.

@whiteboard 

Call and ask Support to provide a download link. Otherwise, send your email address in a private message to us.

I gotta say this whole process is a nightmare.  After performing 9 separate steps (many of the instructions for these steps involve clicking on a broken link) to create and transfer the .qbb file to my Mac I finally tried to restore the .qbb file with my Desktop for Mac version.  It wants me to enter a password for the Admin userid.  I don't have an Admin userid nor a password for it.  What do I do now?

I'll help you get past it, Whiteboard.

When converting from QuickBooks Desktop for Windows to Mac, the admin password is migrated as well. Although, if the file you've converted is asking for a password that wasn't set up before, you'll have to reset it. Here's how:

1. Click Forgot Password in the QuickBooks login window.
2. Fill out the necessary fields, then click OK.
3. You'll receive a code via email. Enter the code, then click OK.
4. QuickBooks will then guide you on how to create a new admin password.

Once done, you can pull up the Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet reports to check if all transactions are transferred or converted.

Visit the Community if you have other concerns. We're open 24/7 to help you. 

There is no "Forgot Password" in the login window.  The first login window has a button "Are you switching from a PC?".   If I click that, I get "The selected content is currently unavailable".  If, instead, I browse to the MAC.qbb file and try to open it, it prompts for the Admin password (which was never setup).  If I enter my QBO password, it says the password is incorrect but Intuit can unlock my file for a FEE. 

How do I send you a private message?

@whiteboard 

Utilize this free conversion app to convert your QBO directly to QB Mac data file

https://www.exportmybooks.com/

The instructions for doing the conversion leave out a critical step.

When you convert the QBO file to a QB Desktop for Windows file, QB Desktop opens the file automatically.  Here is the missing step:  You have to close the company file and then re-open it.  When you reopen it, QB Desktop for Windows will prompt you to create an Admin password.  You can then to the convert to MAC format.

I have finally succeeded in converting two company files from QBO to QB for Mac.  The process is unreasonably convoluted and at various points, there are broken browser links, making it even more difficult.

Hello, @whiteboard. 

I hate to hear that this was a difficult process for you, and this isn't the impression I want to leave you with. The QuickBooks Community is always here to help you get back on the right track. In the end, I'm glad that you were able to successfully convert those company files. Before you go, I want to give you an extra article that can help you out in the future with exporting data file from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks for Mac. 

If you have any other questions or concerns, don't hesitate to ask. I'm always here to lend a helping hand. Bye for now.