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 I-B icon pre68import-export-arrowsImport 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. You can delete unwanted Firefox bookmarks before importing a new set of bookmarks, but this can be time-consuming.
  1. Click the menu Menu button 1 button at the top right.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. In the General panel to the left, click on Import Data under the Import browser data section.
    Import data from Firefox settings
  4. Select the Bookmarks from HTML file option.
    Bookmarks from HTML File
  5. Select the HTML file you will import you bookmarks from and click Open
  6. All set! The bookmarks in the selected HTML file will be added to your Firefox bookmarks within the Bookmarks Menu directory. Click Done to close the Import Wizard.
    Bookmarks from HTML File - success