How To Copy Bookmarks From One Computer To Another

In a world where time is of the essence, internet bookmarks serve as a convenient way to access favorite webpages with a single click. However, the challenge arises when switching between devices or browsers. This article provides comprehensive guidance on exporting Google Chrome bookmarks from one computer to another, as well as transferring them to a different browser.

Export Bookmarks from Chrome to Another Computer

When replacing an old computer with a new one, Google Chrome offers a straightforward method to backup and restore bookmarks. Here’s how to export your Chrome bookmarks:

Launch Chrome on your PC or Mac.
Click the menu icon to the right of the web address bar and go to Bookmarks > Bookmark manager.
Click the menu icon in the Bookmark manager and choose “Export Bookmarks”.
Select a destination to save the HTML file and click “Save”.

Once the bookmarks are saved as an HTML file, you can transfer it to your new computer via email or a USB drive. To import the bookmarks into Chrome on your new computer:

Open Chrome on your new PC or Mac and go to Bookmarks > Bookmark manager.
Click the menu icon in the Bookmark manager and select “Import Bookmarks”.
Choose your exported HTML file and click Open.

Your imported bookmarks will appear in your Google Chrome bookmarks bar as a folder named “Imported”.

Transfer Bookmarks from Chrome to Another Browser

If you need to use a different browser, you can easily export your Chrome bookmarks to browsers like Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer. Here’s how to export your Chrome bookmarks to Firefox:

Launch Firefox on your PC or Mac and click the Library icon to the right of the web address bar.
Select Bookmarks > Show All Bookmarks and click the “Import and Backup” button, then choose “Import Data from Another Browser…”.
Select Chrome and follow the prompts to complete the import.

To access your imported bookmarks, simply click the Library icon next to your web address bar and click Bookmarks!

Export Bookmarks from the Chrome App on iPhone

Currently, there is no direct way to export Chrome bookmarks on iPhone. However, you can use a tool like TouchCopy to transfer your Chrome bookmarks from your iPhone to your computer. Here’s how to do it:

Download, install, and launch TouchCopy on your PC or Mac.
Connect your iPhone to your computer using your USB cable and select the bookmarks that you wish to export.
Click “Save Shortcut” to save the bookmarks as web shortcuts on your computer, or “Save to CSV” to save the bookmarks in spreadsheet format.

If you save your bookmarks as shortcuts, opening them will launch your preferred browser on your computer and open the bookmarked page directly. Saving as CSV will produce a document of your selected bookmarks, which can be opened in spreadsheet managers like Microsoft Excel.

Export Bookmarks from Chrome App on Android

Similar to the iPhone, it’s not possible to export Chrome bookmarks directly from the Chrome app on Android. The easiest way to access your Android Chrome bookmarks on another device is to sync them with your Google account. Here’s how to do it:

Launch the Google Chrome app on your Android device and tap the menu icon in the top-right of your screen.
Choose Settings, then tap “Sync and Google services” and follow the prompts to start syncing with your Google account.

Now, when you use Google Chrome on any other device logged into your Google account, your bookmarks and other synced information will be available to you!

Takeaways

Now that you have the knowledge to efficiently manage your Google Chrome bookmarks, you can seamlessly export and utilize them on another device or browser. With these methods, you can ensure that your bookmarks are always accessible, regardless of the device or browser you are using.

FAQs

1. How can I stick imported bookmarks to the bookmarks toolbar?

To ensure the imported bookmarks appear on the bookmarks toolbar, make sure to sync your data to the computer you are transferring the data to. Once synced, the imported bookmarks should show up on the bookmarks toolbar.

2. Will the process of importing bookmarks add to or replace existing bookmarks on the target computer?

Each browser has its own software for this process, so different results are possible. In most cases, the folder “tree” of the transferred set is copied but may be placed under a higher-level folder. No merging of folders occurs, nor removal of duplicates. To unify the organization of your folders after a transfer, most browsers support moving bookmarks from folder to folder or copying them to a new folder and deleting them at the original.

3. What is the easiest way to transfer bookmarks to another computer?

A flash drive is probably the easiest way to quickly transfer your bookmarks to another computer. If you don’t have a flash drive, you can attach the bookmark file to an email message instead.

4. How can I export Chrome bookmarks from my iPhone to my computer?

To export Chrome bookmarks from your iPhone to your computer, you can use a tool like TouchCopy. This software allows you to transfer your Chrome bookmarks from your iPhone to your PC or Mac, making it super easy to access them on your computer.

5. Can I export Chrome bookmarks directly from the Chrome app on Android?

Unfortunately, it’s not possible to export Chrome bookmarks directly from the Chrome app on Android. However, you can sync your bookmarks with your Google account, allowing you to access them on any device logged into your Google account.

6. How do I import bookmarks into a different browser?

To import bookmarks into a different browser, you can use the browser’s import feature. For example, in Chrome, you can click the menu icon, select Bookmarks, then click Bookmark manager. From there, you can choose to import bookmarks from an HTML file. Other browsers have similar import options in their settings or bookmark manager.