How to Open .QBM Files?

 

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QuickBooks is one of the most famous accounting tools that numerous businesses around the world have used. Most businesses use this software to store their accounting information and track their expenses. QuickBooks has helped thousands of businesses keep all their financial data in one place. 

However, at times, the data is stored in a QBM file. It can be a bit confusing to open a QBM file. But you do not need to worry. We are here to help you. In this article, we will tell you how to open QBM files. So, without any further delay, let’s just jump on to the main topic. 

What are QBM Files?

QBM Files

A QBM file is basically a file that contains all the QuickBooks data but in compressed form. In simple words, a .QBM file is a condensed form of .QBB (QuickBooks backup files). In short, it is a compressed version of all the QuickBooks financial data that you can easily share with others through emails, etc. It is especially helpful in scenarios where you might end up permanently deleting your QuickBooks backup files by mistake. Now, let’s find out how you can open these QBM files. 

How to Open a QBM File?

There is a different procedure for opening QuickBooks QBM file on different operating systems. Let’s see how you can actually perform this task of opening QBM file QuickBooks. 

Procedure for QuickBooks Desktop

  1. Open QuickBooks desktop. 
  2. Select the ‘File’ option given in the top left corner. 
  3. After this, click on ‘Open or Restore Company.’ 
  4. Now, tap on ‘Restore a portable file’ and then hit the ‘Next’ button. 
  5. Go to the ‘Open Portable Company File’ option and then select the location where you have saved your .QBM file. 
  6. Click on the QBM file that you want to open. 
  7. Tap on ‘Open’. 

Procedure for Windows 

  1. First of all, download QuickBooks Pro on your PC and then install it. 
  2. Now, go to the Download folder and find out the QBM file that you want to open. 
  3. After this, you need to right-click on the file that you want to open and then tap on the ‘Open with’ option. 
  4. Click on ‘Intuit QuickBooks Pro.’
  5. Select the ‘OK’ option, and the file will immediately open on your screen. 

Procedure for Mac

  1. Firstly, download QuickBooks Pro and then install it on your MacBook.
  2. Open the Download folder and look for the QBM file you want to see. 
  3. Right-click on the required file and then click on the ‘Open With’ tab. 
  4. Select ‘Intuit QuickBooks for Mac.’
  5. Just tap on the ‘OK’ button, and your work is done.  

How to Import .QBM File?

Want to import a QBM file to QuickBooks? Here is how you can do this: 

  1. Go to the ‘Company’ menu and then tap on the ‘Export Company File to QuickBooks Online.’ 
  2. Now, enter your username and password and open your QuickBooks online account. 
  3. Tap on the file that you want to import. 
  4. Select the ‘Continue’ option and then click on ‘OK’ and then ‘Got It’. 
  5. Once the transfer is complete, you will receive a mail confirming the same. 

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions 

Q1. What is a QBM file?

A QBM file is basically a compressed version of a QBB file, which stores all the financial data of QuickBooks. Since this file is compressed, it is small in size and can be easily shared with others. 

Q2. How to open a QBM file?

It totally depends on the QuickBooks version you are using. If you use QuickBooks desktop, then you will have to go to the Files menu and then look for your file. However, if you are using QuickBooks on Windows or Mac, then you will first need to download QuickBooks Pro, go to the Download folder, and then open the QBM file that you want to see. 

Q3. What is the purpose of QBM file QuickBooks?

QBM files are basically used to store the QuickBooks data. Moreover, since they are compact and small in size, they can be easily shared with others. 

Q4. Can I share the QBM file with others? 

Yes, you can easily share a QBM file with others. You can do it either through email or other modes.  

Conclusion

At times, QBM files can be very useful, especially if you have lost your main QuickBooks backup. In this write-up, we taught you how to open a QBM file on different devices, such as Mac, Windows, etc. We hope this information was useful to you. If you have any other queries or confusion, you can reach out to us.