Convert QuickBooks Online Invoices to Xero Invoice CSV

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Xero Invoices CSV Format
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Migrate your QuickBooks Online invoices to Xero. Convert invoice headers and line items with proper multi-line handling.

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Tool Rating

4.6 / 5 (68 votes)

How to Convert Your File

1

Export from Quickbooks Online

Reports → Invoices → Download CSV

2

Upload and Configure

Upload QBO Invoice Detail Export CSV and choose Sales Invoice format

3

Preview and Download

Review converted data, download Xero-ready file

4

Import to Xero

Business → Invoices → Import → Upload CSV

Output is in Xero Invoices CSV format — ready to import directly, no manual reformatting needed.

How People Use This

When clients switch from QuickBooks Online to Xero, unpaid invoices are always the most sensitive data to move. I export the QBO invoice list, run it through the converter with the UK date format, and the multi-line invoice handling groups everything correctly. Saves me from manually recreating each invoice in Xero.

Rachel M.
Migration Specialist, Accounting Firm · 15 QBO-to-Xero migrations/yr

We moved our entire billing operation from QuickBooks Online to Xero mid-year. The converter handled our invoice export perfectly, mapping our Class tracking to Xero tracking categories so our departmental reports stayed intact. The -QBO suffix option prevented conflicts with test invoices already in Xero.

Tom H.
Finance Manager, SaaS Startup · 800+ invoices migrated

I had a client with three years of QBO invoice history that needed to land in Xero for their new accountant. The date conversion and tax mapping handled the AU-format dates without issues. What would have taken days of manual entry was done in one upload.

Priya S.
Bookkeeper, Freelance Practice · 6 clients migrated

Our board wanted us on Xero for better reporting integration. The biggest concern was losing our QBO invoice records during migration. The converter preserved invoice numbers, line item details, and customer references exactly as they were. Our audit trail stayed intact.

James W.
CFO, E-commerce Brand · 2,400 invoices/yr

We needed to migrate only outstanding invoices from QuickBooks Online to Xero without duplicating paid ones. I filtered the QBO export to unpaid invoices, ran the conversion, and imported to Xero cleanly. The revenue account code mapping matched our existing Xero chart of accounts.

Sophie D.
Accounts Receivable Manager · 350+ open invoices

Converting QBO invoices to Xero used to mean re-entering everything by hand or paying hundreds for a migration service. Now I export the invoice list from QuickBooks Online, convert it here, and have the Xero-ready CSV in minutes. The tracking category mapping is a feature most paid services charge extra for.

Liam K.
Practice Manager, CPA Firm · 20+ client migrations

Common Conversion Questions

What invoice fields are converted?

We convert invoice number, date, due date, customer name, line item descriptions, quantities, unit prices, tax codes, and optionally class/location as tracking categories. Attachments are not transferred.

Should I migrate paid or unpaid invoices?

For clean books, consider only migrating unpaid invoices. Paid historical invoices should be handled through opening balance adjustments. This prevents duplicate revenue recognition.

Why add -QBO suffix to invoice numbers?

If you've previously created invoices in Xero with the same numbers, the import will fail. The -QBO suffix makes each invoice number unique while preserving the original reference.

Why QuickBooks Invoice Exports Need Conversion for Xero

Multi-Line Invoice Structure

QuickBooks exports invoices with one row per line item. The first row contains invoice header info (customer, date, invoice number), while subsequent rows for the same invoice only have line item details. Our converter properly groups these rows and formats them for Xero's expected structure.

Class and Location Tracking

QuickBooks uses Class and Location for job costing and departmental tracking. Xero uses Tracking Categories. Our converter can map QBO Class to TrackingName1 and Location to TrackingName2, preserving your reporting dimensions.

Your Conversion is Secure

Browser-Only Processing

All conversion runs in your browser. Files are never uploaded to any server.

No Data Retention

Nothing is stored after conversion. Close the tab and your data is gone.

GDPR Compliant

Full EU data protection compliance. Your privacy rights are fully protected.

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Field Mapping

How Quickbooks_Online Invoice_Detail fields map to Xero Invoice

Quickbooks_Online Invoice_Detail Source Value Xero Invoice Target Value Note
Invoice No 1001 InvoiceNumber 1001 Unique invoice identifier
Customer John Smith ContactName John Smith Customer name (must match Xero contact)
Customer Email john@example.com EmailAddress john@example.com Customer email
Invoice Date 01/15/2025 InvoiceDate 01/15/2025 Invoice date
Due Date 02/14/2025 DueDate 02/14/2025 Payment due date
Product/Service Widget Pro InventoryItemCode Widget Pro Item code (optional)
Description Widget Pro - Blue / Large Description Widget Pro - Blue / Large Line item description
Qty 2 Quantity 2 Line quantity
Rate 49.99 UnitAmount 49.99 Unit price
Amount 99.98 LineAmount Line total (calculated if missing)
Account Sales of Product Income AccountCode Sales of Product Income Revenue account code
Tax Code TAX TaxType TAX Tax rate name
Class Retail TrackingName1/Option1 Tracking category 1
Location Main Store TrackingName2/Option2 Tracking category 2
PO Number PO-12345 Reference PO-12345 Customer PO reference
Currency USD Currency USD Currency code

Why Use This Converter?

Multi-Line Handling

Properly groups invoice header and line items from QBO export.

Date Conversion

Automatic date formatting for your Xero region (DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).

Tax Mapping

QBO tax codes converted to Xero OUTPUT/INPUT tax types.

Tracking Categories

Map QBO Class and Location to Xero tracking categories.

Duplicate Prevention

Optional -QBO suffix prevents invoice number conflicts.

Browser Privacy

All processing happens locally. Your invoice data never leaves your device.

Data Transformation

Multiple line item rows per invoice aggregate into one invoice with multiple lines

Input QBO Invoice Lines

One row per line item (multiple rows per invoice)

Key columns: Invoice No, Product/Service, Qty, Rate, Amount
N:1 — Multiple input rows aggregate to one output row
Output Xero Invoice Lines grouped rows per input

One invoice with multiple line items (repeated InvoiceNumber)

Line Items Each QBO line becomes Xero invoice line with same InvoiceNumber
Invoice total = sum of line amounts + tax

Common Sales Invoice Import Errors

Issues you might encounter when importing QBO Invoice Detail Export data to Sales Invoice - and how we solve them

Duplicate Invoice Number

Invoice number already exists in Xero

1001
1001-QBO

We suffix with -QBO to prevent conflicts

Review invoice numbers after import

Contact Name Doesn't Match

Customer name doesn't exist in Xero

Xero will create new contact automatically

Import contacts first to avoid duplicates

Tax Type Not Found

QBO tax code doesn't match any Xero tax rate

Set default tax type in processing options

Configure tax rates in Xero before import

Missing Invoice Number

Row has no invoice number for grouping

Row is skipped

Add invoice numbers in source file

Frequently Asked Questions

Your data never leaves your device. All files are processed entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript - no data is stored on our servers or sent anywhere. There's no account to hack, no database storing your files, and no API connections to your bank or accounting software. You upload, convert, download, and we forget it immediately.
No payment or signup required. You can upload your file, see a free preview of the conversion results, and verify everything looks correct before paying anything. If it doesn't work for your files, you haven't wasted any money. We only charge when you're satisfied and ready to download the final converted file.
You can, but free scripts and AI often miss edge cases that break real-world data: missing SKUs, currency formatting quirks, tax calculation errors, or date format mismatches. We have battle-tested validators specifically designed for accounting software imports that catch these issues before they corrupt your books. Plus, you get instant browser-based conversion without installing Python or managing dependencies.
We convert invoice number, date, due date, customer name, line item descriptions, quantities, unit prices, tax codes, and optionally class/location as tracking categories. Attachments are not transferred.
QBO exports each line item as a separate row. We group rows by invoice number and properly structure them for Xero, which expects invoice header on first line and line items on subsequent rows.
For clean books, consider only migrating unpaid invoices. Paid historical invoices should be handled through opening balance adjustments. This prevents duplicate revenue recognition.
Payment information is not included in QBO invoice exports. You'll need to enter payments separately in Xero or adjust opening balances.
If you've previously created invoices in Xero with the same numbers, the import will fail. The -QBO suffix makes each invoice number unique while preserving the original reference.
This converter handles invoices only. Credit notes/credit memos require a separate export and would need to be imported as Xero credit notes.
Yes, invoice dates from QBO are preserved during conversion. The tool maintains the original date to keep your financial records accurate.
Ensure customer emails have valid domains like .com or .co.uk. Xero won't import invoices with invalid or missing email addresses.
Yes, multi-currency invoices can be converted. Each invoice retains its original currency when transferred to Xero.
Recurring invoice templates don't migrate automatically. You'll need to recreate recurring invoices in Xero after the initial data import.

Quickbooks Online → Xero Data Ecosystem

All available data flows from Quickbooks Online to Xero

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Account Number*Code Account Name*Name Type + Detail Type*Type
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DateDate Payment/Deposit/AmountAmount NamePayee
Payout reconciliation, fee tracking
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Xero Contact Customer or supplier contact records
Customer/Company/NameName EmailEmailAddress First NameFirstName
Customer sync, supplier management
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Invoice NoInvoiceNumber CustomerContactName Customer EmailEmailAddress
B2B sales, invoiced orders, payment terms Current tool
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SKU/NameItemCode Product/Service NameItemName Sales DescriptionSalesDescription
Product catalog sync, inventory management
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Xero Contact Customer or supplier contact records
Vendor/Company/NameName EmailEmailAddress First NameFirstName
Customer sync, supplier management

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