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This article explains how to export your bookmarks to an HTML file, which can be used as a backup or for importing into another web browser.
This article explains how to export your bookmarks to an HTML file, which can be used as a backup or for importing into another web browser.
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This article explains how to export your bookmarks to an HTML file, which can be used as a backup or for importing into another web browser.
These are the differences between a backup and an export:
*'''Backup (JSON/JSONLZ4)''': Used for restoring bookmarks in Firefox only (keeps structure, can overwrite).
*'''Export (HTML)''': Used for transferring bookmarks to other browsers or computers.
{note}'''Note:''' To do this on mobile, you must use Firefox Sync. See [[How do I set up Sync on my computer?]] to learn how to set up Sync and connect additional mobile devices.{/note}
First, make sure Firefox is up to date. To do this, select {menu Firefox} from the menu, {menu About Firefox}, and click '''Restart to update Firefox''' if the option appears. Then follow the steps below:
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''Your bookmarks are now successfully exported from Firefox. The bookmarks HTML file you saved is now ready to be imported into another web browser or a new device.''
If you don’t see your bookmarks on the toolbar after importing, turn on the toolbar:
#Select the Menu [[Image:Menu hamburguer button]] button.
#Select {menu More tools}.
#Select {menu Customize toolbar}.
#Select {menu Toolbars}.
#Then select {menu Bookmarks Toolbar}. This will now display your bookmarks on your toolbar.
= Related articles =
* For instructions on how to back up and restore your bookmarks or move them to another installation of Firefox, see [[Restore bookmarks from backup or move them to another computer]].
* For instructions on how to back up and restore your Firefox profile data and settings, see [[Back up and restore information in Firefox profiles]].
This article explains how to export your bookmarks to an HTML file, which can be used as a backup or for importing into another web browser.
These are the differences between a backup and an export:
*'''Backup (JSON/JSONLZ4)''': Used for restoring bookmarks in Firefox only (keeps structure, can overwrite).
*'''Export (HTML)''': Used for transferring bookmarks to other browsers or computers.
{note}'''Note:''' To do this on mobile, you must use Firefox Sync. See [[How do I set up Sync on my computer?]] to learn how to set up Sync and connect additional mobile devices.{/note}
First, [[Update Firefox to the latest release|make sure Firefox is up to date]]. To do this, {for mac}select {menu Firefox} in the Menu bar at the top of the screen, choose {menu About Firefox}{/for}{for win,linux}click the menu button [[Image:IG main menu]] at the right side of the toolbar, click {menu Help}, select {menu About Firefox}{/for} and click '''Restart to update Firefox''' if the option appears. Then follow these steps:
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''Your bookmarks are now successfully exported from Firefox. The bookmarks HTML file you saved is now ready to be imported into another web browser or a new device.''
If you don’t see your bookmarks on the toolbar after importing:
#Click the menu [[Image:IG main menu]] button at the right side of the toolbar.
#Select {menu More tools}.
#Select {menu Customize toolbar}.
#Select {menu Toolbars}.
#Then select {menu Bookmarks Toolbar}. This will now display your bookmarks on your toolbar.
= Related articles =
* For instructions on how to back up and restore your bookmarks or move them to another installation of Firefox, see [[Restore bookmarks from backup or move them to another computer]].
* For instructions on how to back up and restore your Firefox profile data and settings, see [[Back up and restore information in Firefox profiles]].