Exporting Bookmarks from Firefox on Mac and Windows

A quick guide for exporting Firefox bookmarks from any computer

Written by Darlene Antonelli, MA

Last Updated: September 27, 2023 Tested

Do you want to export your Firefox bookmarks so you can import them to another web browser? These bookmarks can be exported as an HTML file, which can then be used as a backup or imported to another web browser. This wikiHow teaches you how to save a copy of your Firefox browser's bookmarks onto your Windows or Mac computer. Keep in mind that you cannot use the Firefox mobile app to export bookmarks.

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You cannot export bookmarks using your phone or tablet.
Export your bookmarks from Firefox using a Mac or Windows computer by going to "Manage Bookmarks > Import and Backup > Export Bookmarks to HTML."
If you want to sync your devices (so your computer's bookmarks appear on your phone), sign into your Firefox account on every device and enable syncing in Settings.^{[1]
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The Firefox app icon resembles an orange fox wrapped around a blue and purple globe.
This three-line menu icon is in the top-right corner of the Firefox window. A drop-down menu will appear.

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It's usually the first item in the second grouping of menu options.
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Click Manage Bookmarks. It's at the bottom of the menu.
- You can also press Ctrl + Shift + O to open the Library.
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Click Import and Backup. This option is next to two arrows pointing up and down at the top of the bookmarks library window. Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu.
- If you're using a Mac, you'll only see the up and down arrows instead of any text.^{[2]
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You'll find it near the bottom of the drop-down menu. A File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) window will open.
Type the name that you want to use for your bookmarks (e.g., "bookmarks 2022") into the "File name" or "Name" text box.
Click a folder on the left side of the window (e.g., Desktop). This is where your bookmarks file will be saved.
It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. Doing so will save your bookmarks file under your chosen name in your selected save location.
You can resume browsing Firefox at this point; closing the Library window won't delete your bookmarks or remove the exported Bookmarks file.^{[3]
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How do I import bookmarks from Mozilla Firefox into Microsoft Edge?

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Open Edge and go into the settings. Look for an option called "Import Favorites and other Info." (It's the 3rd or 4th option from the top.) Below that, click "Import from another Browser." Choose Firefox and click "Import."

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How to import bookmarks into a firefox browser?

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We have a whole article about that at wikihow . com/Import-and-Export-Bookmarks#Mozilla-Firefox.5B1.5D

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Is it possible to copy your desktop bookmarks from your mobile Firefox app? I lost access to my hardrive, but can see the "desktop bookmarks" on my Android phone FF app.

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Yes, with Firefox sync it is possible. Log into your FF account on your computer and your phone and sync your bookmarks. There's an article about that: wikihow . com/Use-Firefox-Sync

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Once you've saved your bookmarks file, you can import the bookmarks to a different browser (e.g., Chrome, Safari, or Microsoft Edge) so that you can use them there as well.

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