This article will provide instruction on how to Import/Export Bookmarks for many different browsers.
Chrome:
Import:
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, select More
Bookmarks and lists
Import bookmarks and settings.
- Select Choose file.
- Choose a file and select Open
Done.
Export:
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, select More
Bookmarks and lists
Bookmark Manager.
- At the top, select More
Export Bookmarks.
Microsoft Edge:
Import:
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Open Microsoft Edge and select Settings and more .
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Select Favorites .
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In the Favorites window, select More options , and then select Import favorites.
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In the Import from menu, choose whether you want to import your favorites from Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox.
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Under Choose what to import, select Favorites or bookmarks (you can also select other items).
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Select Import.
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When the import is complete, you'll see a notification. Select Done.
Export:
- Select the 3 horizontal lines on a star at the top right of the browser.
- Select the 3 horizontal dots at the top right of the Favorites menu.
- Select Export Favorites
- Save the file to your desktop.
FireFox:
Import:
- Select the 3 stacked horizontal lines at the top right of the browser and then select Bookmarks from the list.
- Select Manage Bookmarks at the very bottom of the list to access the bookmark Library screen.
- In the Library bookmarks screen, select Import and Backup from the top menu, then select Restore then Choose FIle.
- Choose the file you saved to the desktop previously. Restoring from a backup will replace all the bookmarks in the browser with the bookmarks in the backup.
Export:
- Select the 3 stacked horizontal lines at the top right of the browser and then select Bookmarks from the list.
- Select Manage Bookmarks at the very bottom of the list to access the bookmark Library screen.
- In the Library bookmarks screen, select Import and Backup from the top menu, then select Backup... from the list.
- Save the file to your desktop.
Safari:
Import:
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Go to the Safari app
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Choose File > Import From Browser > Google Chrome or File > Import From Browser > Firefox.
You can do this any time after you start using Safari, even if you imported items already.
You must have Chrome or Firefox installed on your Mac to import.
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Select the items you want to import.
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Click Import.
Export:
Bookmarks on IOS should be backed up using iCloud Bookmarks and should be able to be brought over if that setting is on.
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