How to Export Bookmarks or Favorites from Microsoft Edge

Bookmarks (called Favorites in Microsoft Edge) help you quickly access your favorite websites. If you’re switching to a new computer or moving to another browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, you’ll want to download your bookmarks.

The easiest way to do that is by exporting your Edge bookmarks to an HTML file. This guide shows you how to export and import bookmarks in Microsoft Edge on Windows and Mac.

Reasons to Export Edge Bookmarks

You may want to export bookmarks from Edge for several reasons, such as:

• You’re setting up a new computer
• You’re switching from Edge to Chrome, Firefox, or Safari
• You want a backup of your bookmarks
• Browser sync isn’t working
• You want to manually transfer bookmarks between browsers

When you export all bookmarks in Edge, everything is saved into a single HTML file that works with almost any browser.

How to Export Bookmarks in Microsoft Edge

Looking to export favorites or bookmarks from Microsoft Edge? Follow these steps to export Edge bookmarks to HTML on Windows or Mac.

1. Open Microsoft Edge on your computer.
2. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and select Favorites.
3. Click More options (three-dots) inside the Favorites pop-up.
4. Choose Export favorites.
5. Select a location on your computer and click Save.

That’s it. Your Edge bookmarks are now saved as an HTML file, which you can transfer to another computer or browser.

How to Import Bookmarks into Edge from an HTML File

If you already have a bookmarks HTML file (from Chrome, Firefox, or another computer), you can easily import it back into Edge.

Here’s how to import bookmarks in Edge from an HTML file:

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the three-dot icon in the top right and go to Favorites.
3. Click the ellipsis icon in the Favorites pop-up and select Import favorites.
4. Under ‘Other import locations’, click the Import button next to “Import browser data now”.
5. From the Import from dropdown menu, select Favorites or Bookmarks HTML File.
6. Click Choose file.
7. Select the HTML file and click Open.

All your imported bookmarks will now appear in Edge Favorites.

How to Import Bookmarks from Chrome to Edge

If you’re switching from Google Chrome to Edge, you can import Chrome bookmarks to Edge using an HTML file.

Step 1: Export Bookmarks from Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click the three-dot menu and go to Bookmarks and lists > Bookmark manager.
3. Click the ellipsis icon at the top right corner.
4. Select Export bookmarks.
5. Save the HTML file.

Step 2: Import Chrome Bookmarks into Edge

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Go to Favorites > Import favorites.
3. Click the Import button next to “Import data from Google Chrome”.
4. Click the Import from dropdown menu and select Favorites or Bookmarks HTML File.
5. Click Choose file.
6. Choose the Chrome bookmarks HTML file and click Open.

Your Chrome bookmarks will now be available in Microsoft Edge.

How to Save Bookmarks in Microsoft Edge

Saving bookmarks in Edge lets you quickly access your favorite websites later. Edge refers to bookmarks as Favorites, and you can save them with just a click.

Here’s how you can save a bookmark in Edge:

1. Open the website you want to bookmark in Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the star icon at the extreme right of the address bar (Or press Ctrl + D on Windows / Command + D on Mac).
3. Optional: Give the bookmark a name and choose a folder to save it.
4. Click Done.

The website is now saved to your Edge Favorites.

Where Are Saved Bookmarks Stored in Edge?

• Click the Favorites (star icon) in the toolbar
• Or open Favorites from the Settings menu

From there, you can open, edit, move, or delete your saved bookmarks anytime.

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