This guide will focus specifically on Google Chrome and how to export your bookmarks from the browser. It will also cover all the different ways of importing these bookmarks into other browsers.
What are Chrome Bookmarks?
Chrome bookmarks aren’t any different from, say, Firefox or Edge‘s bookmarks. They are essentially website URLs that are stored in Google Chrome for future reference, allowing for quick access to certain web pages without your need to constantly type in the web address every time you open your browser.
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Where are they Stored?
All of Google Chrome’s bookmarks, extensions, and cache files are stored inside Google’s AppData folder. For bookmarks specifically, they are stored under:C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default
It’s possible that you can’t see the AppData folder inside the C Drive. This is because it’s hidden. To unhide the folder, check out our detailed guide on the topic.
How to Export Chrome Bookmarks?
Chrome has made it really simple to export your bookmarks. It does this by creating an HTML file that you can import into any browser to transfer your bookmarked tabs. Follow the steps below to export bookmarks from Google Chrome. The procedure is the same for Windows, Linux and Mac. While we do have a dedicated guide on exporting bookmarks, here are the steps:
Importing Chrome Bookmarks
Now that you’ve exported the bookmarks, it’s time to import them into your new browser. We’ve explained the steps for Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox and even Apple Safari.
1. Edge
To import bookmarks into Microsoft Edge, follow the steps down below.
2. Firefox
Importing bookmarks into Firefox is very straightforward, all you need to do is:
3. Safari
To import bookmarks into Safari, just follow these easy steps:
Bonus: Google Chrome
The procedure is relatively simple on Chrome when compared to others, especially since we took the bookmarks from here originally.
Exporting Chrome Bookmarks via Phone
It is important to note that Chrome does not allow you to export bookmarks directly via the app. However, there are third-party apps that can do this. The best way to get your bookmarks on your phone is to sync your Google account on your desktop and then sign in with the same account on the app. However, there is still no direct way to export Chrome bookmarks as an HTML file via the app.
Conclusion
Google has made it incredibly easy to export your bookmarks in Chrome. However, this guide goes a step further by considering all aspects and browsers you may want to transfer to. Additionally, Google simplifies the process of importing bookmarks from other browsers if they are on the same device.
