QuickBooks is one of the most prominent accounting software which is compatible with various types of files and components. In this blog post, we will be talking about all the file extensions which are compatible with QuickBooks.
It is important that you understand the difference between all file types so that you do not run into file type issues with your QB. However, you can always get in touch with the QuickBooks ProAdvisors of errorsupportnumber if you ever run into any file error or issue. Connect with the Intuit certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors by dialing the toll-free QuickBooks Customer Serivce Phone Number +1877-277-3228.
QuickBooks For Windows
QuickBooks Working Files
| File extension |
File type |
Description |
| *.QBW |
QuickBooks Company file |
The QBW format is the company file of QuickBooks. This file stores all the financial data, templates, letters, logos and images of your company. |
| *.QBB |
QuickBooks Backup file format |
Backup files of .QBW file use the .QBB extension. |
| *.QBM |
QuickBooks Portable file |
It is a compressed version of QuickBooks company file. It is very useful while sharing because of its smaller size. |
| *.QBI |
QuickBooks Image file |
The *.QBI file contains transactions that have been written until they are posted to the hard drive |
| *.QBR |
QuickBooks Report template |
When you export the template for a memorized report, QuickBooks saves the file with a .QBR extension. |
| *.DES |
Layout designer template export file |
QuickBooks provides a variety of templates that you can use for your forms |
| *.QBO |
QuickBooks Online Bank Statement File |
This file type stores an electronic bank statement downloaded from a financial institution’s website. |
| *.INI |
Initialization File |
A config log file for QuickBooks. |
| *.LGB |
Little Green Box |
This file is related to SDK log files for QuickBooks that stores encrypted information about user credentials. It is utilized when an application needs to communicate and connect with QuickBooks (like QuickBooks Point of Sale) while it is unattended or closed. The user name and password stored in this file is utilized to connect with the Sybase server. |
| *.QWC |
QuickBooks Web Connector |
This file contains encrypted information about 3rd party applications integrated with QuickBooks |
| *.QBP |
QuickBooks Print file |
This file stores form settings used by QuickBooks to print the form. |
| *.WPR.INI |
Windows Print file |
This file stores QuickBooks printer settings |
Accountant Files
| File extension |
File type |
Description |
| *.AIF |
Accountant’s copy Import File |
This file gets created automatically when the Accountant’s copy is exported. |
| *.QBA |
QuickBooks Accountant copy working file |
File used for accountant’s review |
| *.QBA.TLG |
Transaction log file for the Accountant’s copy |
When you back up an accountant’s review copy, QuickBooks starts a log of transactions that you’ve entered since the last time you backed up. In case of accidental loss of data, Intuit Technical Support can use your most recent backup in conjunction with the transaction log file to recover your data |
| *.QBJ |
General Journal Entries |
The .QBJ file is used to incorporate general journal entries created by your accountant into your company file. |
| *.QBX |
Accountant’s review copy (export file) |
Backup made for Accountant’s copy of user’s company file. When Accountant restores this, it is an Accountant’s Copy of the file. |
| *.QBY |
Accountant’s copy import file. |
Your accountant provides you with a .QBY file to be imported into your company file when he or she is finished making changed in an Accountant’s copy. |
Utility & Log Files
| File extension |
File type |
Description |
| *.AVI |
Audio Video Interleave |
It is a multimedia format that stores both audio and video data in a file. This is used in QuickBooks for “Show Me” files |
| *.IIF |
Intuit Interchange Format |
May be created for importing lists and/or transactions. |
| *.ND |
Network Data File |
A configuration file that allows access to the QuickBooks company file. |
| *.RTP |
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Used for auto-patch |
| *.TLG |
Transaction log file |
This file type tracks the changes to the file since the last backup. |
| *.WAV |
Windows sound format |
Sound Advice files (used in CD versions of QuickBooks) |
| *.Qbwin.log |
QB Windows log |
This log file gets created or updated id a user runs verify and/or rebuild. Logs problems found/situations corrected |
| *.QBBackup.tmp |
QB Back temp folders |
File created during failed online or scheduled backup with date and time stamp. Cannot be used to restore data. |
| *.Temp1234.qbt |
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File created during pass 1 of rebuild, and deleted automatically when rebuild is completed. |
| *.QBSDK.log |
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Logs for errors in QuickBooks and other services such as web connectors. |
| *.QWC.log |
QB Web Connector log |
Logs for Web Connector errors and process. |
| *.SyncManagerLogger.log |
Sync Manager log |
Logs for Sync errors and activities. |
| *.ECML |
Entitlement file |
Stores installation license, and registration data |
Payroll Files
| File extension |
Description |
| *.1PA |
Files used to create forms 940 and 941 (QuickBooks for Windows 4.0 through QuickBooks 2004) |
| *.TXT & *.SET |
This file is used in QuickPay version 2.0/2.1 |
| Prddesvr.exe, Product.fam, Perwin95.ini, Perrval.dll |
These files are used for printing 940/941 forms. |
| Taxtbl.usa |
Integrated Payroll tax table file |
QuickBooks Statement Writer
| File extension |
File type |
| *.QSM |
QSW Statement file |
| *.QSS |
QSW Appearance file |
| *.QST |
QSW Template file |
Fixed Asset Manager
| File extension |
Description |
| *.Fx0 |
Compressed FAM data file. Stores asset data |
| *.Fx1 |
Stores system data |
| *.Mx0 |
Header file |
| *.FPx |
Stores report data |
| *.FXR |
FAM backup sync log file |
| *.FIM |
Stores CSV import data headers |
Fixed Asset Manager Data files have a specific naming convention followed by each version of QuickBooks:
- QuickBooks 16.0 = F50
- QuickBooks 17.0 = F60
- QuickBooks 18.0 = F70
QuickBooks for Mac
| File extension |
File type/ Description |
| *.QB2016 |
QuickBooks 2016 for Mac company data file |
| *.QBB |
Windows compatible QuickBooks for Mac backup file |
| *.QBMB |
QuickBooks for Mac disk backup file (QuickBooks for Mac 2012 and earlier) |
| *.DMG |
QuickBooks for Mac 2013 and later use the Apple disk image to create backups |
| *.plist |
Preference files that store registration and any preferences set within QuickBooks |
QuickBooks Technical Support For Data Damage Issues
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