Convert QlikView Documents
Last updated: 2026-11-03The Convert QlikView Documents step retrieves all QlikView documents specified in the migration plan for which the Convert option is selected, converts them to Qlik Sense applications, and saves the resulting .QVF files in the Converted Apps folder inside the project directory on the server.
Prerequisite steps
This step has no prerequisites.
Step details
Conversion process
This step uses the QlikView to Qlik Sense Converter Tool (QV2QS) directly to perform conversions, but does so programmatically through API calls. A connection to a converter is not needed.
By automating the process, the migration tool simplifies and scales the conversion of .QVW files to .QVF format, ensuring consistency across larger migrations.
The conversion settings come from the manifest of the converter. Settings that differ from the default are marked and counted in the plan. For details, see Configure QlikView to Qlik Sense Conversion.
Convert option
The Convert option of a document in the plan is honored. Only the documents for which the option is selected are converted. Earlier releases converted every document regardless of this option.
Output
All converted applications are stored in the Converted Apps folder within the project. They can then be imported into Qlik Cloud through the Import QlikView Documents step.
Notes
A successful conversion requires setting the Export Type to With Data in the plan.
The resulting Qlik Sense application will likely require further UI edits upon import. Information about expected edits and limitations can be found in Adjustments Required and Conversion Scope.