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

Export Safari bookmarks to an HTML file and import them into Google Chrome on Mac or PC in under two minutes.

Step 1: Export Safari Bookmarks to HTML

On macOS, open Safari and select File in the top menu bar.

• On macOS 14 Sonoma and earlier: choose File → Export → Bookmarks and save Safari Bookmarks.html.
• On macOS 15 Sequoia: choose File → Export Browsing Data to File, unzip the resulting archive, and locate the bookmarks HTML file inside.

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

Step 2: Import into Google Chrome

Open Google Chrome and access the Bookmarks Manager:

1. Press Cmd+Option+B on Mac (or Ctrl+Shift+O on Windows).
2. Click the three vertical dots menu icon at the top right.
3. Click “Import bookmarks”.
4. Select “Bookmarks HTML File” from the dropdown and choose your saved Safari file.

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

Organizing Imported Safari Bookmarks in Chrome

Chrome places imported links inside an “Imported” folder on your Bookmarks Bar. Click the folder to expand your original Safari reading list and favorites. You can drag important links directly onto Chrome’s Bookmarks Bar for quick access.

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

Avoiding Duplicate Bookmarks During Migration

If you already had some bookmarks saved in Chrome, importing Safari’s file may create duplicate links. Use Marqly’s free Duplicate Bookmark Finder to clean and deduplicate your export file before importing.

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