A text file that transfers list, budget, and transaction data to a QuickBooks company file. An import file must conform to a specific structure for QuickBooks to interpret the data in the file correctly.
You can also use an export file that you created with QuickBooks' Export command as a way to import data to another QuickBooks company. Export files conform to the same internal structure as import files. The only difference is that QuickBooks cannot add transaction data to an export file. If you want the file to contain transaction data, you must edit it yourself.
See also: export file