Common QuickBooks File Extensions that You Need to Know

Like any other software or a program, QuickBooks also has numerous file extensions for different types of files that indicate different characters attached with the file name. These file extensions usually show different formats of QuickBooks files.

Many a time, QuickBooks users come across different QuickBooks errors that can be self-recoverable, but to follow DIY steps, it is important to have an understanding of QuickBooks file extensions, at least of the common one.

Many a time, while getting QuickBooks Desktop support, a support provider may ask you to check file extensions and to check file extensions, you should know the meaning of different QuickBooks file extensions.

It is important to have a basic understanding of QuickBooks file extensions for instant search of QuickBooks files as well. In this blog post, we discuss 20 common QuickBooks files extensions for QuickBooks windows.

Common QuickBooks Extensions for Windows

QuickBooks Working Files

File Extension	QuickBooks File Type	Description
*.QBW	Company File	QuickBooks company file relies on .QBW file extension to store important data such as, logos and images of the business, financial data and more.
*.QBB	Backup File	.QBW files are backed up in the .QBB format, which records financial history, templates and several other information.
*.QBI	Image File	*.QBI files contain the transactions that have been already written
*.DES	Template of Layout Design	*.DES is the file that has several template design for layout
*.QWC	Web Connector	*.QWS contain encrypted information about the third party add-on integrated with QuickBooks

Accountant Files

File Extension	QuickBooks File Type	Description
*.AIF	Import File of Accountant’s Copy	This file is generated when Accountant’s copy is imported or exported
*.QBA	Working File of Accountant’s Copy	This file is used by Accountant’s to review transactions
*.QBJ	Journal Entries of General Files	This file extension of QuickBooks is used to incorporate journal entries of general files
*.QBY	Import File of Accountant’s Copy	This file extension is created when changes are made and reviews in Accountant’s copy
*.QBX	Review Copy of Accountant’s Copy	This file extension of QuickBooks is a backup created after the review of Accountant’s copy

Payroll Files

File Extension	Description
Taxtbl.usa	This QuickBooks Payroll file extension is integrated and collaborated with Payroll tax table
*.1PA	This QuickBooks file extension is used for generating forms 941 and 940
Prddesvr.exe	This QuickBooks file extension is used for printing tax forms 941 and 940
*.SET & *.TXT	This file extension is used in different versions of 2.0 and 2.1 in QuickPay

Utility Log Files

File Extension	QuickBooks File Type	Description
*.IIF	Intuit Interchange Format	This file extension is generated while importing transactions or lists
*.TLG	Log File for Transactions	This file keeps the track record of the backup files
*.ND	Network Data File	This is file extension that permits access for QuickBooks company file
*.QBBackup.tmp	Temp Folder for QuickBooks Backup	When the scheduled backup of QuickBooks company files fail then, this file is created
*.QBSDK.log		This file extension shows login errors in QuickBooks

Summing-up

These are the most common QuickBooks file extensions, that a QuickBooks user should now. There are multiple reasons why it is important to understand these file extensions. Many a time, when you face errors while using QuickBooks, and dial a QuickBooks Desktop support number then, a QuickBooks ProAdvisor or support provider may ask you to check these extensions for immediate error recovery. If you still have any doubts on how file extensions work, then consult an experienced and certified QuickBooks Desktop support provider now!