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Denise Cl
Level 1

QB's desktop Pro Plus 2021 change over to QB's online

I'm using quickbooks desktop pro plus 2021.  I'd like to move this file to QB's online but keep getting an error that the file is from a Mac system.  The file is currently on Windows and can't remember when the file was ever on a Mac.  How do I fix this issue and get the file onto QB's online?

 

Please let me know what I need to do.

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Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

QB's desktop Pro Plus 2021 change over to QB's online

You should ask someone else to open the file on QBD Mac, convert it to a QBD Windows file format, restore it on your machine and convert it to QBO US version. Otherwise, you have to purchase a 3rd party conversion service.

https:// quickbooks.grsm.io/US

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Carneil_C
QuickBooks Team

QB's desktop Pro Plus 2021 change over to QB's online

Hi there, @Denise Cl.

 

I'd also feel the same way when I encountered an error when moving the files. Rest assured, I'm here to help and address your concerns so you'll be able to get back to business in no time.

 

Beforehand, please know that there are different file types and extensions for QuickBooks Desktop for Windows and Mac. Once verified that your file type is for QBDT for Mac. you'll want to consider using a third-party app for file conversion. I'll show you how:

 

  1. Visit this site https://desktop.apps.com/home.
  2. From the search tab, enter and look for an app.
  3. Select the app in the list.

 

Otherwise, feel free to check out these articles here for more details about moving your QBDT file to QBO:

 

 

If the issue persists, I'd recommend contacting our QuickBooks Desktop Support Team. This way, you can have a screen-sharing session with them to investigate this matter and find a possible fix for you.

 

Once everything is all set, here's a great resource that can guide you further in getting started with QuickBooks Online: Getting Started With QuickBooks Online.

 

Visit me here again in the Community, and keep me posted on your progress with managing your files. I'm determined to help you succeed. Keep safe always.

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