Import Bookmarks from an HTML file

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This article explains how to import an HTML bookmarks file formatted in the Netscape Bookmarks format.

Before proceeding, you should make a backup of your current bookmarks. You can do this by opening the Bookmarks Library window (explained below), then selecting f60cc26c38fc04cce87eb6ea6ec8c400-1259975468-619-1.pngImport and Backup and choosing Backup.... This will create a Firefox bookmark backup file in JSON format.

Note: The imported bookmarks will be added to your existing bookmarks, which may result in duplicate bookmarks. If you wish, you can delete unwanted Firefox bookmarks before importing a new set of bookmarks, but this can be time-consuming. If you wish, you can delete all of your bookmarks at once from Firefox Use Troubleshoot Mode in Firefox by selecting the Delete all bookmarks except for backups option and restarting Firefox .
  1. Click the menu button Fx89menuButton to open the menu panel. Click Bookmarks and then click the Manage bookmarks bar at the bottom.
  2. From the toolbar on the Library window, select f60cc26c38fc04cce87eb6ea6ec8c400-1259975468-619-1.pngImport and Backup and choose Import HTML.... The image "Importing Bookmarks HTML - Win" does not exist.

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    The Import Wizard window will appear.
  3. From an HTML file is selected by default. Click the NextContinue button.
  4. Firefox will ask you to select the bookmark file on your hard drive to import. Navigate to the file, select it, and click the Open button.
  5. The bookmarks in the selected HTML file will be added to your Firefox bookmarks within the Bookmarks Menu directory.