Convert your data from another program with the QuickBooks Conversion Tool

For more detailed information about converting Peachtree data to QuickBooks, refer to Converting Peachtree files.

If your program is not listed, contact the QuickStart Data Conversion team and ask about options for converting your data. Call 800-816-9304 between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 pm Pacific Time, Monday-Friday.

The conversion tool:

• Guides you through a short and straightforward setup process.
• Imports your data into a new QuickBooks company file.
• Does not change your existing Peachtree or Microsoft data files.
• Captures the current state of your business by importing key lists, balances, and transaction into QuickBooks.
• Offers a choice to import lists only, or lists plus balances, and historical transactions.
• Creates a log file of the conversion process for your records.

The conversion tool requires:

• Operating System - Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, or XP
• Minimum Processor - 500 MHz Intel Pentium II (or the equivalent)
• Recommended Processor - 1 GHz Intel Pentium III
• Memory (RAM) Minimum - 512 MB (The minimum will be slow and might not handle larger Peachtree files)
• Memory (RAM) - Recommended 1 GB+
• Hard Drive - 2 GB Free space (Recommended)
• Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 

You need:

• A compatible version of Peachtree or Microsoft software and its associated data files installed on a local hard drive. Older versions of Peachtree or Microsoft software and data must be upgraded to a compatible version before converting to QuickBooks.
• A compatible version of QuickBooks installed on your computer.
• The installed version of QuickBooks registered and licensed.
• The QuickBooks company database file stored on the local hard drive.

• Payroll information that can be converted:
  • Employee List information includes contact information and Social Security number.
  • Payroll General Ledger account balance information.
     

• Payroll information that cannot be converted:
  • Paychecks (which are convert as General Journal entries).
  • Employee Year-To-Date (YTD) information.
  • Payroll Items.
  • Individual employee wage or deduction information.
     

• Other information that cannot be converted:
  • Fixed Asset Items.
  • Work tickets.
  • Closed or partially closed Sales Orders, Purchase Orders, and Estimates.
     

• If you receive an error or message while using the QuickBooks Conversion Tool, note the exact text or error number and search the knowledge base for a solution.
• If you cannot find a solution or if you have other questions, contact the QuickStart Data Conversion team by calling 888.859.4056 between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 pm Pacific Time, Monday-Friday.