How to Transfer Bookmarks from Chrome to Firefox (2027 Guide)

Switching to Firefox? Import bookmarks, history, and passwords directly from Chrome or use an HTML bookmark backup.

Method 1: Firefox Direct Data Wizard (Recommended)

Mozilla Firefox includes a native migration wizard:

1. Open Firefox and click the Library icon or press Ctrl+Shift+O (Cmd+Shift+O on Mac).
2. Click “Import and Backup” at the top of the Library window.
3. Select “Import Data from Another Browser…”.
4. Choose Google Chrome, check Bookmarks, and click Import.

Taking control of your bookmarks and reading material ensures you never lose access to crucial articles and references.

Method 2: Transfer via Netscape HTML Bookmark File

If you prefer manual control:

1. In Chrome, go to chrome://bookmarks and choose Export Bookmarks from the menu.
2. In Firefox, open the Library window (Ctrl+Shift+O), click Import and Backup → Import Bookmarks from HTML.
3. Choose your exported file. Your bookmark hierarchy is recreated instantly.

Using standard Netscape HTML files guarantees maximum compatibility across every modern browser and bookmark manager.

Where Firefox Places Imported Bookmarks

Firefox creates an “Imported from Google Chrome” folder under “Other Bookmarks”. To make your favorite sites visible, open the Bookmarks Toolbar (Ctrl+Shift+B) and drag folders directly onto the toolbar.

Once organized, you can easily access your saves without cluttering your browser’s memory or opening hundreds of dormant tabs.

Preserving Tags and Multi-Folder Organizations

Firefox uniquely supports native bookmark tags. When migrating to a dedicated manager like Marqly, your tags and folder hierarchy transfer together into visual boards with AI semantic search.

Explore Marqly to upgrade your bookmarking workflow with AI semantic search, article summaries, and web highlighting.