If you’re switching devices or backing up data, it’s essential to know how to export bookmarks from Edge. In this guide, we’ll show you multiple ways to export favorites from Edge on desktop, including saving them as an HTML file.
What Are Favorites in Edge?
In Microsoft Edge, bookmarks are known as Favorites. These are saved web pages that you can organize into folders for quick access. You can export these favorites into a single HTML file, which can later be imported into browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Brave, or even another Edge installation.
How to Export Bookmarks from Edge (HTML File)
Here’s the most up-to-date method to export favorites from Edge on Windows or Mac:
Step 1: Open Microsoft Edge
Open the Microsoft Edge browser on your computer
Step 2: Access the Bookmark Manager
Locate the three-dot menu icon (⋯) in the top-right corner of the window and click the icon to reveal a dropdown menu.
From the menu, select “Favorites”
Alternatively, you can use the shortcut “Ctrl + Shift + O” to directly access the bookmark manager.
Step 3: Export Bookmarks
In the bookmark manager window, you’ll see a list of all your bookmarks organized into folders.
To export bookmarks from Edge, click on the three-dot menu icon (⋯) located in the top-right corner of the window. From the dropdown menu, select “Export favorites“.
Step 4: Edge bookmarks location
After selecting “Export favorites,” you’ll be prompted to choose a location on your computer where you want to save the exported bookmarks file. Navigate to the folder where you want to save the file, give it a name, and click “Save.”
Step 5: Confirmation
Once the export process is complete, you’ll receive a confirmation message indicating that your bookmarks have been successfully exported.
The exported bookmark file will be in HTML format, which is compatible with most web browsers. You can use this file to import your bookmarks into another browser or keep it as a backup for future use.
How to Import Bookmarks into Edge
After exporting your bookmarks, you might want to import them back into Edge later. Here’s how:
You can press the shortcut “Ctrl + Shift + O” to directly access the bookmark manager
Click on the three-dot menu icon (⋯) located at the top-right corner of the window. This will open a dropdown menu. From the menu, select “Import favorites”.
Under the section “Import from other browsers” click on “Choose what to import”
Select “Favorites or bookmarks HTML file”. Now select the file from your computer to import your favorites in Edge.
How to Save Bookmarks in Edge
Saving a page as a bookmark (favorite) in Edge is simple:
- Open the page you want to save.
- Click the star icon ⭐ in the address bar.
- Choose a folder and click Done.
Where Are Edge Bookmarks Stored?
If you’re looking to locate the raw bookmarks file manually (advanced users):
- For Windows:
C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Bookmarks - For Mac:
~/Library/Application Support/Microsoft Edge/Default/Bookmarks
Now that you know how to export bookmarks from Edge, you can also import them later, share them across devices, or keep a backup copy in case of system reset. This feature is especially useful when switching browsers or reinstalling Edge.
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