How to Import Bookmarks from Edge to Chrome

Chrome can pull bookmarks directly from Edge without needing a file. If that does not work, there is an HTML fallback that handles every edge case. Both methods are quick.

Since Edge and Chrome are both Chromium-based, the import is clean. Folder structure, bookmark names, and URLs all transfer without conversion issues.

Before you import: back up your existing Chrome bookmarks

If you already have bookmarks in Chrome, back them up first. Importing adds Edge bookmarks on top of what is already there, and Chrome does not check for duplicates. Having a backup lets you start over if the import creates a mess.

Method 1: Import directly from Edge (recommended)

This is the fastest option. Edge needs to be installed on the same computer, but it does not need to be open.

1. Open Chrome.
2. Go to chrome://settings/importData or click the three-dot menu, then Settings, then Import bookmarks and settings.
3. In the dropdown, select Microsoft Edge.
4. Check Favorites/Bookmarks. Uncheck everything else unless you also want passwords, history, or other data.
5. Click Import.

Chrome creates an Imported folder on your bookmarks bar containing the imported Edge bookmarks. If your bookmarks bar was empty before the import, bar bookmarks go directly onto the bar, and only the other bookmarks end up inside the Imported folder. All your Edge folder structure is preserved.

When this works: Edge is installed normally on the same machine. This covers most Windows setups and any macOS or Linux machine with Edge installed.

When this does not work: Edge is not installed on the current machine, you are trying to import from a different computer, or your device is managed by an organization that restricts Chrome's import feature. In these cases, use Method 2.

Method 2: Export from Edge, import into Chrome

If direct import is not an option, export your Edge bookmarks to an HTML file first, then import that file into Chrome.

Export from Edge

1. Open Edge.
2. Press Ctrl+Shift+O (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Option+B (macOS) to open the Favorites Manager.
3. Click the three-dot menu at the top of the Favorites panel.
4. Select Export favorites.
5. Save the HTML file somewhere you can find it easily.

Import into Chrome

1. Open Chrome.
2. Open Bookmark Manager (Ctrl+Shift+O on Windows/Linux, Cmd+Option+B on macOS).
3. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
4. Select Import bookmarks.
5. Choose the HTML file you exported from Edge.

Chrome creates an Imported folder on the bookmarks bar containing the imported bookmarks. If your bar was empty, bar bookmarks go directly onto the bar instead, with only the other bookmarks placed inside the Imported folder.

What to expect after the import

Your Edge bookmarks arrive with their folder structure preserved as subfolders. A few things to know:

• Bookmark names and URLs transfer exactly. No truncation, no encoding issues.
• Favicons will not appear immediately. Chrome loads favicons as you visit each site. They will fill in over time.
• The "Favorites Bar" from Edge becomes a subfolder. Edge's favorites bar is treated as a regular folder among the imported bookmarks.
• Add dates are preserved. The date each bookmark was originally created in Edge carries over.

If you import twice, you get duplicates

Chrome does not check for existing bookmarks before importing. If you run the import a second time, you will get a second copy of every bookmark. This applies to both the direct import and the HTML file method.

If you have already imported twice or merged bookmarks from multiple sources, the duplicate removal guide covers how to find and clean them up.

Post-import cleanup

After importing, your bookmarks work fine, but the organization is usually messy. A few things worth doing:

1. Check for duplicates first. If you had any bookmarks in Chrome before importing from Edge, you probably have duplicates now. Chrome does not skip bookmarks that already exist. The duplicate removal guide covers how to find and clean them up. Do this before reorganizing so you do not waste time arranging bookmarks you will end up deleting.
2. Reorganize imported bookmarks. Open Bookmark Manager and drag folders to their final locations. Most people reorganize the imported bookmarks into their preferred folder structure.
3. Rename folders if needed. Edge uses "Favorites" where Chrome uses "Bookmarks." The naming does not affect functionality, but renaming keeps things consistent.
4. Delete bookmarks you no longer need. A browser switch is a good opportunity to trim old bookmarks rather than carrying them all forward.
5. Back up your merged library. Once you have everything organized and duplicates cleaned up, create a backup so you do not have to repeat the work.

Keep your bookmarks protected after the switch

Moving browsers is one of the common ways bookmarks get lost or mangled. Once you have your library set up in Chrome, TrueBookmark can keep automatic backups so a future migration, sync hiccup, or accidental deletion does not undo all that work.