How to Import and Export Bookmarks (2026)

Switching browsers? Moving to a new computer? Backing up your bookmarks?

You need to know how to import and export bookmarks. This guide covers every major browser and bookmark manager.

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Browser Export/Import

Chrome

Export: 1. Bookmark Manager (Ctrl + Shift + O) 2. Three-dot menu → Export bookmarks 3. Save as HTML file

Import: 1. Bookmark Manager 2. Three-dot menu → Import bookmarks 3. Select HTML file

Firefox

Export: 1. Library (Ctrl + Shift + O) 2. Import and Backup → Export Bookmarks to HTML

Import: 1. Library 2. Import and Backup → Import Bookmarks from HTML

Edge

Export: 1. Favorites (Ctrl + Shift + O) 2. Three-dot menu → Export favorites

Import: 1. Settings → Import browser data 2. Choose source browser or HTML file

Safari

Export: 1. File → Export Bookmarks 2. Save as HTML

Import: 1. File → Import From → Bookmarks HTML File

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Cross-Browser Migration

Chrome → Firefox

1. Firefox: Library → Import and Backup → Import Data from Another Browser
2. Select Chrome, choose what to import

Firefox → Chrome

1. Chrome: Settings → Import bookmarks and settings
2. Select Firefox

Any Browser → Any Browser

1. Export from source as HTML
2. Import HTML to destination

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Bookmark Manager Migration

To Raindrop.io

• Import HTML, CSV, or from Pocket/Instapaper
• Settings → Import

To NavHub

• Import HTML file
• AI auto-categorizes imported bookmarks

To Notion

• No direct import
• Use integration tools or manual copy

To Pocket

• Import HTML via web interface
• Settings → Import

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Backup Best Practices

Regular backups: Export monthly Storage: Cloud drive (Google Drive, Dropbox) Multiple copies: Keep 2-3 versions Test restores: Verify backups work

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Conclusion

Export/import is essential for bookmark portability. Keep regular backups and test them.

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