Frequently Asked Question

How to export / import bookmarks from Browsers
Last Updated 23 days ago

Google Chrome

To export Chrome bookmarks, open Chrome and navigate to the Bookmark Manager. Then, click the three-dot menu and select "Export Bookmarks". Choose a location to save the HTML file. This file can then be imported into other browsers or used to restore bookmarks in Chrome.

Detailed Steps:

1. Open Chrome:

Launch the Google Chrome browser on your computer.

2. Access Bookmark Manager:

  • Click the three-dot menu (More) in the top-right corner of the browser window.
  • Go to Bookmarks > Bookmark manager.
  • In the Bookmark Manager, click the three-dot menu (More) again, located to the right of the search bar.
  • Select Export bookmarks.
  • A file explorer window will open. Choose a location to save the bookmarks file (e.g., your desktop or a folder).
  • Give the file a name (e.g., "my_bookmarks").
  • Click Save. Chrome will export your bookmarks as an HTML file.

Using the Exported File:

  • Importing to another browser:

Open the target browser and locate its bookmark import feature. Choose the HTML file you exported from Chrome.

  • Restoring in Chrome:

If you need to restore your bookmarks in Chrome, follow the same steps as above but select "Import bookmarks" instead of "Export bookmarks".

Edge

To export bookmarks (Favorites) from Microsoft Edge, open the browser, navigate to Settings and more (the three dots), select "Favorites", then "More options" (the three dots again), and finally, choose "Export Favorites". Select a location to save the HTML file and click "Save".

Here's a step-by-step breakdown:

  1. Open Microsoft Edge: Launch the Edge browser on your computer.
  2. Access Settings and more: Click on the three dots (ellipsis) in the top right corner of the browser window.
  3. Navigate to Favorites: Select "Favorites" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Open More options: In the Favorites panel, click the three dots (ellipsis) to access the "More options" menu.
  5. Choose Export Favorites: Select "Export Favorites" from the menu.
  6. Choose a save location: A Windows file window will open, allowing you to choose where to save your bookmarks file.
  7. Name and save: Give your file a name (e.g., "my_edge_favorites.html") and click "Save".

Your bookmarks will be saved as an HTML file, which you can then use to import into other brwsers or keep as a backup.

Importing into Edge:

  • Open Microsoft Edge.
  • Click the three dots (Settings and more) in the top right corner.
  • Select "Settings".
  • Click on "Profiles" on the left side.
  • Click on "Import browser data".
  • Choose "Bookmarks HTML file".
  • Click "Choose file" and select the HTML file you exported.
  • Click "Import".

Firefox

To export Firefox bookmarks, navigate to the Library window (Bookmarks -> Manage Bookmarks or via the menu button > Bookmarks > Manage Bookmarks), select "Import and Backup", and choose "Export Bookmarks to HTML...". To import, go to the same "Import and Backup" menu and select "Import Bookmarks from HTML...".

Exporting Bookmarks:

Open Firefox Menu: Click the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner of the Firefox window.

  1. Access Bookmarks: Select "Bookmarks" from the menu, then choose "Manage Bookmarks".
  2. Open Library Window: This will open the Library window, which contains tools for managing bookmarks. You can also access it by pressing Ctrl+Shift+O (or Cmd+Shift+O on macOS).
  3. Locate Import/Export: In the Library window, click on "Import and Backup" in the toolbar.
  4. Choose Export: Select "Export Bookmarks to HTML..." from the dropdown menu.
  5. Save the File: Choose a location to save the HTML file, give it a name (e.g., "bookmarks.html"), and click "Save".

Importing Bookmarks:

  1. Open Firefox Menu: Click the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner of the Firefox window.
  2. Access Bookmarks: Select "Bookmarks" from the menu, then choose "Manage Bookmarks".
  3. Locate Import/Export: In the Library window, click on "Import and Backup" in the toolbar.
  4. Choose Import: Select "Import Bookmarks from HTML..." from the dropdown menu.
  5. Select the File: Navigate to the HTML file you exported earlier, select it, and click "Open".
  6. Close Windows: Close the Library window and the Bookmarks window.

Safari

To export bookmarks from Safari, navigate to File > Export Bookmarks in the Safari menu, choose a location and name for the file (usually an HTML file), and click Save. To import, go to File > Import From and select the file type or browser (if available), then select the file.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Exporting Bookmarks:

  1. Open Safari: Launch the Safari browser on your Mac.
  2. Access the Export Function: Click on File in the Safari menu bar, then select Export Bookmarks.
  3. Choose a Location: Select where you want to save the exported bookmarks file (e.g., your Desktop or Documents folder).
  4. Name the File: Safari will suggest a name like "Safari Bookmarks.html", but you can change it.
  5. Save: Click Save to export your bookmarks.

Importing Bookmarks:

  1. Open Safari: Launch the Safari browser on your Mac or iOS device.
  2. Access the Import Function: Click on File in the Safari menu bar (or the equivalent on your iOS device), then select Import From.
  3. Choose the Source:
  • If you have a bookmarks file (like the one you exported earlier), select Bookmarks HTML File.
  • If you are importing from another browser that supports it, select the browser from the list (e.g., Firefox).
  1. Select the File or Browser: Choose the HTML file you exported or select the browser you want to import from.
  2. Complete the Import: Follow any on-screen instructions to finalize the import process.

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