Import Bookmarks and other data from Microsoft Edge

Firefox lets you import settings and data from Internet Explorer, saving you from having to configure many things yourself. This article gives you step-by-step instructions for getting it done. {for mac,linux}{note}'''This article only applies to Windows.'''{/note}{/for} * If you want to import Internet Explorer Favorites from another computer, see [[Importing Internet Explorer Favorites from another computer]]. {for fx35} [[Video:639321ce86882adea1417b1416e1fdac-1245363028-840-0]] #At the top of the Firefox window, click the {menu File} menu and select {menu Import...}<br><br>[[Image:importingfromie-filemenu-en.png]]<br/><br/> # In the Import Wizard window that appears, select '''Microsoft Internet Explorer''', then click {button Next}.<br>[[Image:Import IE - Win2]] # Firefox will list the types of settings and information it can import. Select the items you want to import, then click {button Next}.<br>[[Image:Import IE - Win3]] #* '''Internet Options:''' General settings, including your home page. Since Firefox and Internet Explorer have different features, Firefox won't be able to import all of your settings. #* '''Cookies:''' Small bits of information stored on your computer by some websites that are used to keep you logged in, store your options, or do other things. #* '''Browsing History:''' Information on the sites you have visited. #* '''Favorites:''' Web pages you have saved in your Internet Explorer favorites. # Click {button Finish}. The items you selected should now be imported.<br>[[Image:Import IE - Win4]] * Your imported favorites will appear in the Bookmarks menu in a folder named '''From Internet Explorer'''. For more information on using bookmarks in Firefox, see [[How do I use bookmarks?]]<br/> <br/>[[Image:08954b4f2ae0cf2e6b9254489877e2f8-1257098195-997-1.png]] {/for} {for =fx4,=fx5,=fx6} #Press the {key Alt} key to temporarily bring up the traditional Firefox menus. Then, click the {menu File} menu and select {menu Import...}. <br>'''Windows XP:''' At the top of the Firefox window, click the {menu File} menu and select {menu Import...}<br>[[Image:Import IE - Win1]] # In the Import Wizard window that appears, select '''Microsoft Internet Explorer''', then click {button Next}.<br>[[Image:Import IE - Win2]] # Firefox will list the types of settings and information it can import. Select the items you want to import, then click {button Next}.<br>[[Image:Import IE - Win3]] #* '''Internet Options:''' General settings, including your home page. Since Firefox and Internet Explorer have different features, Firefox won't be able to import all of your settings. #* '''Cookies:''' Small bits of information stored on your computer by some websites that are used to keep you logged in, store your options, or do other things. #* '''Browsing History:''' Information on the sites you have visited. #* '''Favorites:''' Web pages you have saved in your Internet Explorer favorites. # Click {button Finish}. The items you selected should now be imported.<br>[[Image:Import IE - Win4]] * Your imported favorites will appear in the Bookmarks menu in a folder named '''From Internet Explorer'''. For more information on using bookmarks in Firefox, see [[How do I use bookmarks?]]<br>[[Image:Import IE - Win5]] {/for} {for fx7} #[[T:OpenHistoryLibrary]] #In the Library window, click {button Import and Backup} and choose {menu Import Data from Another Browser...}.<br>[[Image:Import IE - Win1 fx7]] # In the Import Wizard window that appears, select '''Microsoft Internet Explorer''', then click {button Next}.<br>[[Image:Import IE - Win2]] # Firefox will list the types of settings and information it can import. Select the items you want to import, then click {button Next}.<br>[[Image:Import IE - Win3]] #* '''Internet Options:''' General settings, including your home page. Since Firefox and Internet Explorer have different features, Firefox won't be able to import all of your settings. #* '''Cookies:''' Small bits of information stored on your computer by some websites that are used to keep you logged in, store your options, or do other things. #* '''Browsing History:''' Information on the sites you have visited. #* '''Favorites:''' Web pages you have saved in your Internet Explorer favorites. # Click {button Finish}. The items you selected should now be imported.<br>[[Image:Import IE - Win4]] * Your imported favorites will appear in the Bookmarks menu in a folder named '''From Internet Explorer'''. For more information on using bookmarks in Firefox, see [[How do I use bookmarks?]]<br>[[Image:Import IE - Win5]] {/for} <!-- MZ credit --> <br/> <br/> '''''Based on information from [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Import_bookmarks Import bookmarks (mozillaZine KB)]'''''

Firefox lets you import settings and data from Internet Explorer, saving you from having to configure many things yourself. This article gives you step-by-step instructions for getting it done.

• If you want to import Internet Explorer Favorites from another computer, see Import Internet Explorer Favorites from another computer.

Based on information from Import bookmarks (mozillaZine KB)