How to Import Bookmarks and Passwords into Chrome from Another Browser

Published ✓ Verified ⏱️ 2 min read March 3, 2026 · by Ryan Bennett

You’re moving to Chrome and want your bookmarks, saved passwords, and history to come with you instead of starting from scratch.

Why: Chrome can read another browser’s data directly on the same computer, or import a bookmarks HTML file you exported from a browser on another machine. The right method depends on whether both browsers are on the same PC.

Fix 1: Import directly from a browser on the same computer

This is the easiest route when Edge, Firefox, or Internet Explorer is installed on the same PC.

In Chrome, click More (three dots, top right) → Bookmarks and lists → Import bookmarks and settings.
Choose the browser to import from in the drop-down.
Tick what you want — you can bring over Browsing history, Bookmarks, Saved passwords, Default search engines, and the Default homepage — then confirm.

Imported bookmarks land in a folder (often Other bookmarks or an “Imported” folder) so they don’t mix with any you already have.

Fix 2: Import from an HTML file (other browsers or another computer)

For Safari, Firefox, or a browser on a different machine, export a bookmarks HTML file there first, then import it.

In the other browser, follow its instructions to export/save bookmarks as an HTML file.
In Chrome, go to More → Bookmarks and lists → Import bookmarks and settings.
In the drop-down, choose Bookmarks HTML file, click Choose file, select the file, click Open, then Done.

Note: an HTML file carries bookmarks only — saved passwords don’t transfer this way. For passwords from another machine, export them to a CSV there and import via Google Password Manager.

Fix 3: Export your Chrome bookmarks (to move them out)

Going the other direction, or backing up:

Go to More → Bookmarks and lists → Bookmark Manager.
Click More (three dots) in the Bookmark Manager → Export bookmarks.
Chrome saves an HTML file you can import into any other browser.

FAQ

I don’t see the other browser in the list. It must be installed on the same computer and closed during import. Otherwise use the HTML-file route in Fix 2.

Will importing wipe my existing Chrome bookmarks? No — imported items are added (typically under “Other bookmarks”), leaving your current bookmarks in place.

Sources: Google Chrome Help — Import bookmarks & settings, Google Chrome Help — Manage passwords in Chrome