Export Bookmarks From Safari Easily | Generated by AI
Question: How do I export bookmarks from Safari?
Answer:
Exporting Safari Bookmarks
On Mac (macOS)
This is the most straightforward method.
Method 1: Export Browsing Data to File (modern Safari)
- Open Safari.
- In the menu bar, click File → Export Browsing Data to File…
- Enable the toggle switch for Bookmarks and click Export.
- Save the
.zipfile to your computer. - Extract the
.zipfile to get theBookmarks.htmlfile.
Note: In newer versions of Safari, the old “Export Bookmarks” option has been renamed to “Export Browsing Data to File”, where you can choose which data to export.
On iPhone or iPad (iOS/iPadOS)
- Navigate to Settings → Apps → Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
- Scroll down to the “History and Website Data” section and tap Export.
- Untick all options except Bookmarks, then tap Save to Downloads.
- Tap “Show Safari Export in Files” to open the ZIP file in the Files app.
- You can then back up your
Bookmarks.htmlfile to external storage or transfer it to a computer.
If you have multiple Safari profiles, you can export bookmarks from all profiles or just those from a particular profile.
Transfer Methods to Other Devices
You can transfer your Bookmarks.html file to a Mac or Windows PC using AirDrop, Mail, iCloud Drive, or other methods available in the share menu.
Importing the Exported File into Other Browsers
Once you have the Bookmarks.html file:
-
Safari (Mac): Open Safari and click File → Import Browsing Data from File or Folder → Choose File or Folder, then select your
Bookmarks.htmlfile. -
Google Chrome: Click the triple-dotted menu → Settings → You and Google → Import bookmarks and settings, choose Bookmarks HTML file, and import your Safari
Bookmarks.htmlfile. -
Firefox: Click Firefox → Preferences → General, then choose Bookmarks from the HTML file and select your
Bookmarks.htmlfile.
Alternative: Sync via iCloud (across Apple devices)
If you just want to sync bookmarks across your Apple devices rather than export to a file, turn on iCloud syncing for Safari on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC. Go to Settings → your Apple account name → iCloud → See All, turn on the Safari switch and choose Merge if prompted. Safari will upload your bookmarks to iCloud, and they’ll appear across your other devices that use the same Apple account.
References:
- How to export Safari bookmarks (iDownloadBlog)
- How to Export Bookmarks in Safari (Web Highlights)
- Export bookmarks option in Safari – Apple Community
- Import bookmarks in Safari on Mac – Apple Support