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How to Open QVF File in Qlik Sense

Updated on:
April 16, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this tutorial to learn how to open a QVF file in Qlik Sense Desktop or Qlik Cloud.

This tutorial shows how to open an existing Qlik Sense app file (.qvf) so you can view and continue working on it.

Notes:

  • QVF files are Qlik Sense app files that store data models, visualizations, and dashboards.
  • In Qlik Sense Desktop, you open QVF files directly from the hub or by double-clicking the file.
  • In Qlik Cloud, you upload the QVF file to a space before opening it.
  1. Open the Qlik Sense app and go to the hub.
  2. Go to Data Manager, then click Add data. 
  3. Locate the folder where your QVF file is stored, then select the file you want to open, then click Next to start uploading.
  4. After the upload completes, click the app to open it and start working.

📌 Why this matters

QVF files are the core format for Qlik Sense apps, containing everything from your data model to your dashboards. Knowing how to open them ensures you can quickly access existing work, whether it was created by you or shared by someone else. This is especially important when moving apps between environments like Desktop and Cloud. Being able to open and reuse QVF files helps you save time, collaborate more easily, and continue building on existing analytics without starting from scratch.

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