Export and Import Browser Bookmarks

Overview

Bookmarks, also called Favorites in Microsoft Edge, let you save websites for easy access.

If you are switching to a new computer or changing web browsers, you can export your saved bookmarks and import them into another browser.

Most browsers export bookmarks to an HTML file, which can then be imported into another supported browser.

Microsoft Edge

Export Favorites

  1. Open Microsoft Edge.
  2. Select the three dots (...) in the upper-right corner.
  3. Select Favorites.
  4. In the Favorites menu, select the three dots (...).
  5. Select Export favorites.
  6. Choose a location to save the HTML file.
  7. Select Save.

Import Favorites

  1. Open Microsoft Edge.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Profiles > Import browser data. The location may vary by version.
  4. Choose the option to import from a Favorites or bookmarks HTML file.
  5. Select the previously exported file.
  6. Complete the import.

Google Chrome

Export Bookmarks

  1. Open Google Chrome.
  2. Select the three dots in the upper-right corner.
  3. Select Bookmarks and lists > Bookmark Manager.
  4. In Bookmark Manager, select the three dots.
  5. Select Export bookmarks.
  6. Choose where to save the HTML file.
  7. Select Save.

Import Bookmarks

  1. Open Chrome.
  2. Select Bookmarks and lists > Import bookmarks and settings, or open Bookmark Manager.
  3. Choose the option to import a Bookmarks HTML file.
  4. Select the previously exported file.
  5. Complete the import.

Mozilla Firefox

Export Bookmarks

  1. Open Firefox.
  2. Select the menu button (☰).
  3. Select Bookmarks > Manage bookmarks.
  4. Select Import and Backup.
  5. Select Export Bookmarks to HTML.
  6. Choose a location and save the file.

Import Bookmarks

  1. Open Firefox.
  2. Select Bookmarks > Manage bookmarks.
  3. Select Import and Backup.
  4. Select Import Bookmarks from HTML.
  5. Locate and select your exported file.
  6. Select Open.

Safari on macOS

Export Bookmarks

  1. Open Safari.
  2. Select File > Export > Bookmarks, or the equivalent bookmarks export option for your Safari version.
  3. Choose a location to save the exported file.
  4. Select Save.

Import Bookmarks

  1. Open Safari.
  2. Select File > Import From.
  3. Choose Bookmarks HTML File.
  4. Select the file you previously exported.
  5. Complete the import.

Moving to a New College Computer

If you are replacing your computer, export your bookmarks before returning or resetting your old device.

  1. Export bookmarks from your preferred browser.
  2. Save the exported HTML file in your Cedar Crest College OneDrive.
  3. Sign in to your new computer.
  4. Download or open the exported file from OneDrive.
  5. Import the bookmarks into your preferred browser.
  6. Verify that your bookmarks are available before deleting the backup file.

Note: If your browser uses an account-based synchronization feature, your bookmarks may transfer automatically when you sign in to the same browser profile. However, exporting a backup is recommended before replacing or resetting a computer.

Important Information

  • Exporting bookmarks does not export saved passwords.
  • Bookmarks may include links to internal or College-specific resources.
  • Some imported bookmarks may be placed in a separate folder.
  • If bookmarks are missing, verify that you imported the correct file.

Need Additional Assistance?

If you need help transferring bookmarks to another browser or computer, submit an IT Support Request.

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