How to Import Bookmarks Into Chrome

Chrome can import bookmarks in two ways: from an HTML file, or directly from another browser installed on the same computer. Both methods take less than a minute.

Import from an HTML file

Use this method when you have a bookmark export file from any browser, or when you are moving bookmarks from a different computer.

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

Chrome creates a folder called Imported in the bookmarks bar containing everything from the file. Your existing bookmarks are not affected.

Import directly from another browser

Use this method when the source browser (Edge, Firefox, Safari, or another Chromium browser) is installed on the same machine.

1. Open Chrome.
2. Go to chrome://settings/importData or open Settings, then select Import bookmarks and settings.
3. Choose the source browser from the dropdown.
4. Check Favorites/Bookmarks (and uncheck anything else you do not want).
5. Click Import.

Chrome pulls the bookmarks directly and places them in an Imported folder.

Note: This option may not appear on managed or enterprise devices. If the dropdown is empty or the source browser is missing, use the HTML file method instead.

Verify the import

After importing, open Bookmark Manager and check the Imported folder:

• Confirm the folder count and structure look right
• Spot-check a few bookmarks by clicking them to make sure the URLs are correct
• If something looks wrong, you can delete the Imported folder and try again

What to do after importing

A fresh import often leaves your library in rough shape. Common follow-up tasks:

• Move bookmarks out of the Imported folder. The Imported folder is just a container. Drag bookmarks into your preferred folder structure, or reorganize from scratch.
• Check for duplicates. If you already had bookmarks in Chrome before the import, you probably have duplicates now. The duplicate removal guide covers how to find and clean them up.
• Back up your merged library. Once your bookmarks are organized, create a backup so you do not have to repeat this work.

Keep your bookmarks protected going forward

After spending time importing and organizing, the last thing you want is to lose that work. TrueBookmark keeps automatic backups of your bookmark library so you always have a clean restore point, even after large imports or reorganizations.

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