File Extension Database

Open QBB File

QBB is a backup file created by QuickBooks, a financial management application that uses this format to store the complete backup of company and / or user financial data, letters, templates and logos. It is used to restore the original data in the event that the primary QBW file is lost or damaged. When a QBB file is used to restore an original file, the file is sometimes renamed with the QBW extension.

QBB files are compatible with the Windows version of QuickBooks, however they can also be exported from the Mac version.

To open the QBB files you need to have the appropriate software installed, which in this case is QuickBooks and you can get it through this link.

How Can I Open QBB File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open QBB file is to find a QBB file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a QBB 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 QBB 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 QBB file opener then try to search online for "QBB viewer", "application to open QBB file" or "open QBB file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open QBB file

How Can I Open QBB File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a QBB file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a QBB 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 QBB file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as QBB file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open QBB file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open QBB file then try to search for "QBB viewer", "application to open QBB file" or "read QBB file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read QBB file

How Can I Open QBB File on Android

If you downloaded a QBB 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 QBB 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 "QBB".
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 "QBB viewer", "QBB 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 QBB File on iPhone or iPad

To open QBB 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 QBB 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 "QBB". This way you can find apps which can open QBB 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 "QBB viewer" or "QBB file" online in your favorite search engine.