Top 4 Ways to Export Chrome Bookmarks and Passwords
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1. Use Chrome Sync
Step 1:Click theprofile iconon the upper-right corner, and then selectTurn on sync.
Step 2:Insert your Google Account credentials to sign in to the web browser.
Step 3:Click theSettingsoption when prompted to turn on Chrome Sync.
Step 4:Toggle onBookmarksandPasswordsin this case. Then, click the arrow-shapedBack icon.
Step 5:Finally, clickConfirmto turn on Chrome Sync.
That should prompt Chrome to start backing up your bookmarks, passwords, and any other forms of specified data. Chrome Sync will also update your data whenever you make any additions or modifications. To access your data on another device, simply sign in to Chrome with your Google account.
You can also use Chrome Sync on the Android and iOS versions of Google Chrome to back up your bookmarks and passwords. Check out ourcomplete Chrome Sync guidefor more details.
2. Export Bookmarks and Passwords to an HTML or CSV File
Exports Bookmarks to an HTML File
Step 1:Open theChromemenu >Bookmarksand lists, andclickBookmark Manager.
Step 2:Click thethree-dot iconin the upper-right corner of the Chrome window.
Step 3:Select the option labeledExport Bookmarks.
Step 4:Specify a location within local storage to export the bookmarks to, then clickSave.
You can use the exported HTML file to import bookmarks back to Chrome or other supported browsers on any desktop device.
The Android and iOS versions of Chrome do not offer the option to export bookmarks as an HTML file. However, you can use Chrome Sync to sync your bookmarks from your mobile to a desktop and then export them to an HTML file using the steps above.
Exporting Passwords to a CSV File
Step 1:Open theChrome menu, and then clickSettings.
Step 2:Go toAutofill and passwords, followed byGoogle Password Manager.
Step 3:Under Google Password Manager, navigate toSettings.
Step 4:ClickExport passwords.
Step 6:Specify a destination, and then clickSave.
You can read the contents within a CSV file using a spreadsheet program. Additionally, exporting passwords to the CSV format is largely the same on Android and iOS. You can refer to ourguide on exporting Chrome passwords to CSV.
3. Use Storage Files
Step 1:Go to the folder that stores your Chrome data:
Windows: pressWindows+Rto open Run, copy and paste the folder path below, and then clickOK.
Note: Ensure to replace %UserProfile% with your PC’s user profile name.
macOS: pressCmd+Space, copy and paste the folder path below, and then hitReturnkey.
Step 2:Double-clickthe folder labeled Default to access the contents of your Chrome profile.
Note:If you have multiple profiles in Chrome, the related profile folders will appear as Profile 1, Profile 2, Profile 3, and so on.
Step 3:Copy the file labeledBookmarksto create a backup of your bookmarks.
Step 4:Copy the files labeledLogin DataandLogin Data-journalto back up your passwords.
Once again, remember that you can’t use the Login Data and Login Data-journal files to restore your passwords on a different device or operating system profile. If you don’t just want to save Chrome bookmarks but also want to export passwords, keep reading.
4. Use Third-Party Tools
For demonstration, we will go with the EaseUp Todo Backup tool. If you want, you can use any of the mentioned tools.
Step 1: Go toEaseUS’s official websitefrom your preferred browser. Click theFree Downloadbutton to download the tool.
Step 2: Once downloaded,double-clickon the installer file to install the tool.
Step 3: Once installed, launch the tool. Now, click theCreate Backupbutton.
Step 4: From the list of backups, click onApps data.
Step 5: Expand theChrome menu.
Step 6: Choose theChrome profileto expand.
Step 7: From the expanded menu, check the box next toBookmarksandpassword. Then, clickOK.
Step 8: Finally, click theBackup Nowbutton to export bookmarks and passwords.
Note: If you want, you can also change the destination folder.
That’s it. All the bookmarks and passwords from the Chrome profile get saved to the destination folder. If you have any queries, check out the FAQ section below.
FAQs on Backing Up Chrome Bookmarks and Passwords
Chrome doesn’t have a direct feature to back up bookmarks to Google Drive. However, you can either save the exported HTML file to Google Drive manually or use a third-party tool to do the backup for you.
If you’re signed in with a Google account and have sync enabled, passwords are automatically backed up and can be accessed on other devices.
Yes, passwords are encrypted during export and import processes to maintain security.
Exporting and importing bookmarks and passwords have no impact on your browsing history.
Now that you know how to export Chrome bookmarks and passwords, you know that using Chrome Sync is the best and fastest way—not only is it convenient in practice, but it also backs up your data continuously.
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Last updated on 23 August, 2024
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