Convert QBM to QBW

Understanding QBM and QBW file formats

The QBM file format is a QuickBooks Portable Company File used to transfer financial data between different computers or users. It is a compressed version of the QuickBooks company file, containing only essential financial data without any templates, letters, images, or logos. This makes it ideal for sharing or transferring data without the bulk of additional files.

The QBW file format, on the other hand, is the QuickBooks Company File that contains all the financial data, templates, letters, images, and logos. It is the primary file used by QuickBooks to store all company-related information and is essential for day-to-day operations.

How to convert QBM to QBW

Converting a QBM file to a QBW file is a straightforward process that involves restoring the portable file in QuickBooks. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Open QuickBooks Desktop.
2. Go to File → Open or Restore Company.
3. Select Restore a portable file and click Next.
4. Browse to the location of the QBM file, select it, and click Open.
5. Choose a location to save the restored QBW file and click Save.

Best software for QBM to QBW conversion

The best software for converting QBM to QBW is QuickBooks Desktop itself. It is specifically designed to handle QuickBooks file formats and ensures that all data is accurately restored and converted. Using QuickBooks Desktop guarantees compatibility and data integrity during the conversion process.