Transferring from Quickbooks online to Quickbooks Desktop

I'll be more than happy to assist you in transferring your files, @mmlhvac.

Once you export your files from your QBO account, the data will automatically be saved as an Excel file. You can't use this data in restoring a backup in your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

However, I can provide you another workaround to transfer and convert your QBO data to QBDT. Here's how:

1. Using Microsoft Edge, copy and paste this URL: https://c71.qbo.intuit.com/app/exportqbodatatoqbdt).
2. Click the Get Started button. 
3. Select the Download Tool.  
4. Install the migration tool and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.
5.  Choose the data you want to convert and click the Continue button.
6. Pick the Continue to Download button. 

Once completed, you can now proceed to step 3 of the exporting process. You can refer to this article for more details: Export and convert your QBO data to QBDT.

In addition, to help you manage your exported data, you can read through this article: Limitations when you convert from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop.

The Community always has your back, so please let me know if you have any other questions. I'll be more than happy to help. Keep safe.

Hi Customer, @mmlhvac.

Hope you’re doing great. I wanted to see how everything is going about the transferring QuickBooks data issue you had the other day. Was it resolved? Do you need any additional help or clarification? If you do, just let me know. I’d be happy to help you at anytime.

Looking forward to your reply. Have a pleasant day ahead!