How to import and export Bookmarks in Mozilla Firefox

Description: This article will show you how to import and export bookmarks in Mozilla Firefox from other Internet browsers.

    How to import bookmarks into Mozilla Firefox

  1. With Mozilla Firefox open, select the three lines for Menu at the top right of the Firefox window.
    Mozilla Firefox, Menu button
  2. From the dropdown menu choose Library.
    Mozilla Firefox, Menu options, Library
  3. From the Library menu select Bookmarks.
    Firefox Library menu, Bookmarks
  4. From the Bookmarks menu choose Show All Bookmarks.
    Firefox Bookmarks, Show All Bookmarks
  5. On the Library menu that appears select Import and Backup.
    Firefox Library, Import and Backup
  6. There will be two choices in the Import and Backup dropdown menu.
    Import and Backup, Import Bookmarks from HTML, Import Data from Another Browser
  7. The first choice is to select Import Bookmarks from HTML to locate a backup file that you have previously saved on this or another PC and then choose Open to load it into Firefox.
    Import Bookmarks from HTML, Open
  8. The second choice is to import from another browser installed on the PC – here you can select Import Data from Another Browser and then select the browser to import settings and data from and choose Next.
    Firefox Import Window, Import Settings and Data
  9. You can choose which items you want to import from the list and then select Next.
    Import Wizard, Items to Import choices
  10. A confirmation window will appear upon completion. Chose Finish to complete the process.
    Firefox Import Complete

    How to export bookmarks from Mozilla Firefox

  1. With Mozilla Firefox open, select the three lines for Menu at the top right of the Firefox window.
    Mozilla Firefox, Menu button
  2. From the dropdown menu choose Library.
    Mozilla Firefox, Menu options, Library
  3. From the Library menu select Bookmarks.
    Firefox Library menu, Bookmarks
  4. From the Bookmarks menu choose Show All Bookmarks.
    Firefox Bookmarks, Show All Bookmarks
  5. On the Library menu that appears select Import and Backup.
    Firefox Library, Import and Backup
  6. Choose Export Bookmarks to HTML from the dropdown list.
    Firefox Library, Import and Backup, Export Bookmarks to HTML
  7. An Export Bookmarks File window will appear. Navigate to a place on the PC to save the file and choose Save.
    Export Bookmarks File, Save

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