How to Import and Export Bookmarks in Microsoft Edge

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Easy guide to moving and syncing bookmarks between Edge, Chrome, & more
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Are you switching to Microsoft Edge and trying to transfer your bookmarks? Importing your bookmarks (which are called "Favorites" on Edge) from another web browser is a simple process! This wikiHow article will show you how to import bookmarks from Chrome and other web browsers into Edge on your PC or Mac. And if you're switching to Chrome from Edge, we'll also show you how to import Edge bookmarks into Chrome .

Importing Favorites to Edge: Quick Steps

  1. Click ⋯ at the top-right corner of Edge.
  2. Click Favorites .
  3. Click ⋯ at the top of the Favorites menu.
  4. Select Import Favorites .
  5. Click Import next to your old web browser.
  6. Choose data to import and click Import .
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Importing Bookmarks Into Microsoft Edge

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  1. It's the app with the icon of a blue-green wave. You'll find it in your Windows Start menu or your Mac's Applications folder.
    • You can use this method to import bookmarks from any web browser, including Chrome, into your Edge favorites.
    • You will have the option to import bookmarks only, or import other browser data like saved passwords, autofill form data, saved payment methods, and even browser extensions if compatible.
  2. You'll see this icon in the top-right of the browser window. [1]
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  3. You can also press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + O (PC) or Cmd + Shift + O (Mac) instead, or click the star icon next to three lines on your browser's toolbar if you see it.
  4. This three-dot menu icon is at the top-right corner of the menu. [2]
  5. You will find this option near the middle of the menu.
  6. 6
    Choose which browser you want to import bookmarks from. You will see an Import option next to each browser installed on your computer–click this button for the web browser you're importing bookmarks from. Only browsers that are installed on your computer will appear here. [3]
    • If you are importing bookmarks from Chrome and want to keep using Chrome, you may want to keep your bookmarks synced across browsers. To do this, click Import browsing data at each browser launch and toggle on the switch.
    • If you exported bookmarks to an HTML file from another web browser, such as Chrome or Firefox on a different computer, you can click the Import button next to "Import browser data now," select Favorites or bookmarks HTML file, and select the bookmark file.
    • If you are using Windows 10 S Mode, you will only be able to import bookmarks from Internet Explorer and Chrome. [4]
  7. 7
    Choose which data to import. In addition to importing bookmarks to add to your Microsoft Edge favorites, you can also import other data, including saved passwords and browsing history. Each browser will have different options, but you'll definitely see the most options in Chromium-based browsers like Chrome.
  8. This begins importing the bookmarks and other selected data from your other web browser. You will find all the imported bookmarks on the "Favorites" tab (the icon that looks like a star and three lines). [5]
    • If you allow the Edge browser to sync with your Microsoft account, your favorites will also be available on your Edge mobile browser. To allow the browser to sync from your computer, click the profile icon, then click the gear icon. Click the Sync menu, then choose what to sync. [6]
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Exporting Edge Favorites to Chrome

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    Export your Edge favorites to an HTML file. If you want to import bookmarks from Edge to Chrome, you will need to save your Edge favorites to an HTML bookmark file, then import that file into Chrome. To get started, follow these steps to export your favorites: [7]
    • In Edge, open your Favorites and click ••• .
    • Select Export favorites .
    • Name your file and save it to a location you'll remember.
    • If Edge and Chrome are on different computers, you can move the file to the destination computer by copying it to a flash drive or emailing it to yourself.
  2. 2
    Open Google Chrome and click the three-dot menu â‹® . You will see it at the top-right corner of Chrome.
  3. 3
    Select Bookmarks and lists . Another menu will expand. [8]
  4. 4
    Click Import bookmarks and settings… . This option is near the top of the menu.
  5. 5
    Select Bookmarks HTML File from the menu. You won't see an option to select Microsoft Edge from the menu, but you can still import your Edge favorites by selecting this option.
  6. 6
    Click the Choose file button. Your computer's file browser will open.
  7. 7
    Select the bookmark file you created and click Open . This imports your Microsoft Edge favorites into Chrome. [9]
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    My imported favorites do not show up. What to do?
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    The new Edge is chromium type so go to settings and search import. Click on import browser data, select your profile and old browser. Select what you want to import and click import.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/import-your-favorites-in-microsoft-edge-278afd65-2294-9134-005a-ce7b48d868e1
      2. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/what-s-imported-to-microsoft-edge-ab7d9fa1-4586-23ce-8116-e46f44987ac2
      3. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/what-s-imported-to-microsoft-edge-ab7d9fa1-4586-23ce-8116-e46f44987ac2
      4. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/import-your-favorites-in-microsoft-edge-278afd65-2294-9134-005a-ce7b48d868e1
      5. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/move-internet-explorer-favorites-to-a-new-pc-a03f02c7-e0b9-5d8b-1857-51dd70954e47
      6. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/sign-in-to-sync-microsoft-edge-across-devices-e6ffa79b-ed52-aa32-47e2-5d5597fe4674
      7. ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/96816?hl=en
      8. ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/96816?hl=en
      9. ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/96816?hl=en

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