QlikView to Qlik Sense Converter Tool

QlikView to Qlik Sense Converter Tool (QV2QS) converts QlikView applications into Qlik Sense apps. QV2QS reads each QlikView document, converts the full application UI — sheets, visualizations, layout, styling, and expressions — and delivers the results to Qlik Cloud or as QVF files on disk.

QV2QS is distributed as a single Windows executable. There is no installer, no runtime dependencies, and no server infrastructure required. Download QV2QS from the Product Downloads page, place the file in any folder, and run the file directly.

Introduction

Learn what QV2QS does, who QV2QS is built for, and how QV2QS fits into a Qlik Cloud migration.

• Migration approach
• Capabilities
• QV2QS and the Qlik Analytics Migration Tool

Getting started

Set up the environment, configure Qlik Cloud access, and run a first conversion.

• System requirements
• QlikView Desktop engine
• Setting up Qlik Cloud access
• Authentication
• How conversion works
• Example projects
• Quick start

User interface

Use the wizard interface to configure and run conversions.

• Wizard steps
• Executive summary dashboard

Command-line interface

Run conversions from the terminal using arguments.

• Common workflows
• Argument reference
• Logging and diagnostics
• Exit codes

Layout modes

Choose between dynamic grid and fixed canvas positioning, configure scaling, and preview layouts in Mockup Studio.

• Dynamic grid and fixed canvas
• Scaling and sizing
• Sizing scenarios
• Mockup Studio

Deploying to Qlik Cloud

Create apps, upload media, reload data, and manage deployments on a Qlik Cloud tenant.

• Build and deployment
• Space targeting
• Data and reload
• Reusing an existing app
• QVF export

Batch conversion

Convert an entire folder of QlikView documents in a single run.

• How batch scanning works
• Automatic PRJ generation
• Parallel execution
• Output structure and app naming
• Batch reporting

Conversion results

Understand conversion outcomes, review the conversion report, and interpret the analysis.

• Conversion outcomes
• Conversion report
• Analysis
• Automation score

Conversion reference

Look up how QV2QS converts expressions, properties, dimensions, measures, and other object features to Qlik Sense.

• Object conversion details
• Preserved properties
• Dimension and measure limits

Known limitations

Review conversion scope and platform constraints.

• Conversion scope
• Qlik Cloud resource limits
• Qlik Sense Enterprise Client-Managed compatibility

Reference

• Object type mapping — QlikView to Qlik Sense visualization type mappings.
• Glossary — Key terms used throughout the documentation.

Troubleshooting

Diagnose and resolve common issues during conversion and deployment.

• Wizard and startup issues
• QlikView Desktop issues
• Qlik Cloud connection issues
• Build and deployment issues
• Conversion output issues