You will need to log into your QuickBooks Online account in order to export data from convert quickbooks online to desktop. To export data, click the Gear icon. You can download the company data from here. After that, you may need to follow the on-screen instructions. Here are the detailed steps: Log into your "QuickBooks Online" account using "Internet Explorer". On your screen, click the "Gear" icon. Select "Export Data" from here. The reason for exporting the client's data may need to be entered here. Click "Continue" once you have specified your reasons. Click "Learn more" under the "Moving to QuickBooks Desktop" section. Under the "Download company data" option, click the "Learn more" button again. On the "Export Overview" screen, you can review the data and click "Get Started". From the "Exporting from QuickBooks Online" screen, select "Continue to Download".