File Extension Database

Open QBI File

The QBI file extension is associated with Quickbooks, which is a line of business accounting software developed and marketed by Intuit, a US-owned company.

Software packages currently being developed by Intuit include:

TurboTax
QuickBooks
QuickBooksOnline
Pro Connect
Credit Karma
QuickBooks Commerce
Mailchimp

QBI extension files contain images, which contain transactions that have been written until they are posted to the hard drive.

The QBI file keeps changes resident in memory within the data file while QuickBooks has the file open.

When the QBW work file is closed, QuickBooks will automatically delete the QBI file.

In case the QBI file is present when QuickBooks is not running, it probably means that QuickBooks has crashed.

Do not delete the QBI file while the QBW file is open in QuickBooks.

It is important to point out that this type of auxiliary files should not be opened manually, since they are not designed for this purpose, their work is in the background, regardless of the application that is using it.

On the other hand, QBI files are not convertible to another format, therefore, that makes it a closed file, only to be used with QuickBooks.

Software to open and work with a QBI file

Intuit QuickBooks

How Can I Open QBI File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open QBI file is to find a QBI file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a QBI file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open QBI file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as QBI file opener then try to search online for "QBI viewer", "application to open QBI file" or "open QBI file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open QBI file

How Can I Open QBI File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a QBI file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a QBI file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with QBI file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as QBI file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open QBI file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open QBI file then try to search for "QBI viewer", "application to open QBI file" or "read QBI file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read QBI file

How Can I Open QBI File on Android

If you downloaded a QBI file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded QBI file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "QBI".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "QBI viewer", "QBI file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open QBI File on iPhone or iPad

To open QBI File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the QBI file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "QBI". This way you can find apps which can open QBI files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "QBI viewer" or "QBI file" online in your favorite search engine.

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