If you’re a Chrome user, oftentimes you’ll find yourself wanting to access bookmarks from different devices – especially if you use multiple devices with different operating systems. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to do this: exporting your Chrome bookmarks. In this article, we’ll take you through the steps to quickly and easily export Chrome bookmarks for use somewhere else. So let’s get started!
4 Easy Steps to Export and Import Chrome Bookmarks
If you’ve been using Chrome for a while now, chances are you have a trove of bookmarks that you rely on to navigate all of your favorite websites and web pages. Fortunately, exporting the bookmarks in Chrome is a relatively simple task. Here’s what you need to know to get it done quickly and easily.
1. Open Chrome Bookmarks Manager
The easiest way to open the bookmarks manager is by opening the bookmarks bar. To do that, simply click the Chrome menu, and under “Bookmarks and lists” select the “Bookmark manager” option and open it.
Step 1: Open ‘Bookmark Manager’/Block Party
2. Export Bookmarks
Once the bookmarks manager is open, you need to select the bookmarks you want to export. You can do this by selecting one or more bookmarks from the list. Once you have selected the bookmarks, you need to click the “Organize” three dots button and select “Export Bookmarks.”
Step 2: ‘Export Bookmarks’/Block Party
3. Save File
Once you have exported the bookmarks, you will be prompted to save it as an HTML file. You can select a directory on your computer to save the file. Once it is saved, you can open the HTML file with any text editor.
Step 3: Save Exported Bookmark File/Block Party
Saving Tips:
- Rename the bookmark file for easy identification.
- Create a specific folder for your bookmarks.
- Back up the file regularly to ensure it doesn’t get lost in the event of a system crash or other problems.
4. Import Bookmarks
To import the bookmarks into a new browser, open the bookmarks manager from the Chrome menu. Then, click the “Organize” button and select “Import Bookmarks.” You can then select the HTML file that you have just exported and import it into the other browser.
Step 4: ‘Import Bookmarks’/Block Party
By following the simple instructions laid out in this article, you should now have a clear understanding of how to easily export Chrome bookmarks and back up your browsing data. Now, you can rest easy knowing that all your hard-earned bookmarks are saved and ready for you to access at any time.
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