How To Export and Import Bookmarks in Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

I’m going to teach you how to export and import bookmarks in Google Chrome. If you are switching devices, setting up a new Chrome profile, or want a backup of your favorite websites, this guide walks you through the process step by step.

We will start with exporting your bookmarks and then import them on your new setup.

Export and Import Bookmarks in Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

If you want a quick refresher on keeping a reliable backup of your bookmarks, see this bookmarks backup guide.

Export bookmarks

Open Google Chrome.

Click the three vertical dots in the top right to open the main menu.

Hover over Bookmarks until a submenu appears, then select Bookmark manager. This is your go to place for all things related to bookmarks in Chrome.

In Bookmark manager, click the three dots in the blue bar next to the search field.

Select Export bookmarks.

Choose a location on your computer to save the export. Chrome will save all your bookmarks as an HTML file.

Pick a location you can easily remember, like your desktop or a dedicated backups folder, and click Save. Your bookmarks are now securely saved and ready for import when needed.

If you also want to back up your saved passwords at the same time, see the step by step guide to export Chrome passwords.

Import bookmarks

Open Chrome and go to Bookmark manager using the same steps as above.

Click the three dots in the blue bar at the top.

Select Import bookmarks.

When the file window opens, find the HTML file you exported earlier. Choose the file and click Open.

Chrome will automatically import all bookmarks from that file into your current setup. You will see your favorite websites appear alongside your existing bookmarks, integrating smoothly with your current browsing.

If you need to move saved passwords into your new setup as well, follow this guide to import or export Chrome passwords.

Final thoughts

Exporting creates a single HTML file with all your bookmarks, and importing pulls those bookmarks into any Chrome profile or device. This simple process keeps your web shortcuts safe and easy to transfer.

Keep that HTML file in a place you trust, repeat exports after major changes, and you will always have your bookmarks ready to restore.