QuickBooks desktop software comes with different file extensions for different types of files stored in it. Knowing these file extensions help in understanding them better and also in recognizing them when you work on them or send them for internal processing. Here are the detailed QuickBooks desktop file extensions lists for both Windows and MAC.
The QuickBooks file extensions slightly differ in MAC and Windows, and one needs to understand the difference to be able to work on the software better. Errors can cause due to saving files with wrong extensions, and hence, it is mandatory to study the list before beginning. It is also possible to call the Accounting Problem QuickBooks Premier Support team for support regarding the same, or for any errors while working on the software.
List of QuickBooks File Extensions for Windows
Here is a list of file extensions that one come across while operating on Windows:
| Extensions | Type of File | What does it stand for |
| *.QBM | Portable file for QuickBooks | The *QBM file are smaller files, that are ideal for sharing purposes. It is a QuickBooks company file. |
| *.QBB | Backup file for QuickBooks | The QBB file extensions are used as backup files for the QBW files or the files which store essential company records, such as templates, letters, finance and images. |
| *.QBW | Primary Company file for QuickBooks | This is the extension used for all company files in QuickBooks. Several essential records such as financial records, templates, images and letters are stored in these files. |
| *.QBR | Report template for QuickBooks | The QuickBooks saves files with QBR extension, when a template for a memorized report is exported. |
| .*QBI | Image file extensions | These file extensions save the transactions that are written, until the time they are shifted and posted to hard drive. |
| *.QBO | Bank statement file (Online) for QuickBooks | Any bank statement (electronic) downloaded from a bank or other financial institution, get stored with this file extension. |
| *.QBA | Accountant copy of the working file | This extension file is used for accountant’s review |
| *.AIF | Import file for accountant’s copy | File with *.AIF extensions are created when exporting accountant’s copy. These are used for importing it into QuickBooks user’s company file. |
| *.QBJ | Journal entries (General) | Any general entries created by accountant can be imported into User’s company file, using these extensions. |
| .*QBX | Review copy export file (Accountant’s) | This is a backup file created as an accountant’s copy of the QuickBooks user file. This will be converted into accountant’s copy when the accountant restores it. |
| .*QBY | Import file used as Accountant’s copy | A file with this extension is provided by the accountant to be imported into company file, after they have marked any changes. |
| *.1PA | This is for US users only and for PAYROLL use. | Used for creating forms 940 and 941 |
There are several other file extensions, used separately for Fixed Asset manager for US users and QuickBooks statement writer files.
List of QuickBooks File Extensions for MAC
QuickBooks provides different file extensions for the MAC users. Here is a list of file extensions for MAC users.
| Extensions for MAC | Type of file | What it stands for |
| .*QBB | Backup file | This extension is given to backup files which are compatible in Windows too |
| *.QBMB | Backup file | Disk backup file for QuickBooks on MAC (for MAC 2012 and earlier versions) |
| .*QB2014 | Data file | For QuickBooks 2014 (MAC version) |
| .*QB2015 | Date file | For QuickBooks 2015 (MAC version) |
| *.QB2016 | Date file | For QuickBooks 2016 (MAC version) |
| *.plist | Preference file extensions | For storing registration and other preferences set for QuickBooks on MAC |
Why Accounting Problem
QuickBooks software operations differ in MAC and Windows. QuickBooks Support is provided through Accounting Problem tech support team for any queries regarding file extensions. Call the QuickBooks helpdesk number for making complete use of the software or for resolving any errors faced while operating the QuickBooks software.
