Import bookmarks to Chrome and Firefox 2023 – how to do it
This article is about how to import your created bookmarks from a browser to Firefox or Google Chrome. It also explains what bookmarks can be used for in browsers and how you can organize them in a structured way.
What is the bookmarks feature in browsers and where can I find it in Chrome and Firefox?
The bookmark feature in browsers is a list of links to websites that you have saved. You can find the bookmark feature in Google Chrome and Firefox by clicking on the bookmark icon (star) at the top next to the input bar. The bookmark feature in Chrome and Firefox allows you to save websites that you want to return to later. This is handy when you’re surfing the web and find a website that looks interesting, but don’t have time to surf there right now. Also, the feature is helpful if you visit certain websites regularly. This way, you will be able to access the website faster. In the following sections, you will learn how to import bookmarks to Firefox and Chrome. You will also learn how to store your bookmarks in folders in a structured way.
Organizing bookmarks in Chrome and Firefox
Bookmarks in Chrome and Firefox can be organized into folders for easy access.
In Chrome, you can create a bookmark folder by clicking the star icon next to the bookmark you want to move to a folder. If you want to save the bookmark in a specific folder, you can click on „Choose another folder“ in the window that opens under „Folder“. Now you can click on „Create new folder“ and enter a name of your new folder.
In Firefox, you can organize your bookmarks similarly. Click on the star icon. A small window will now open where you can click on the dropdown box for Location. Click on „Select“ here. Then you can create a new folder by clicking on „New folder“. You can name this folder as you like. Afterwards click on „Save“.
Your bookmarks are now organized in folders and can be found quickly.
Firefox users – How to import bookmarks
Firefox is a web browser that offers a bookmark manager. If you are looking for a way to import your bookmarks from another browser, this article will help you with the steps.
If you use Firefox, you don’t have to worry about losing your bookmarks. You can import them from another browser in just a few simple steps.
- The first step is to open the Firefox Bookmark Manager by clicking on the three-line icon at the top right of your screen and selecting „Bookmarks“. Next, go to „Manage bookmarks“.
- Now click on „Import and Backup“ and then select „Import data from another browser“.
- Now you have the option to choose between different browsers:
Microsoft Edge
Micrsoft Edge Legacy
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Chrome - Now click on „Next“ to select which data should be imported.
All data will now be imported. Click on „Next“ again
All data is now imported. You can close the window. You may need to restart the browser to display the bookmarks.
Chrome users – How to import bookmarks
Google Chrome is one of the most popular browsers in the world and is used by millions of people.
To import bookmarks from other browsers, go to the Chrome menu and click on „Settings“.
Then go to „Import bookmarks and settings“.
Select the browser that contains your bookmarks and click „Import“. Alternatively, you can use an HTML file from an unlisted browser.
There are several ways to import bookmarks from other browsers into Google Chrome, but this is one of the easiest ways.