Importing Safari data into Firefox

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  • Creator: AliceWyman
  • Comment: Start the Import process; Import from Settings panel available since fx113 (Bug 1820655);
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Note: This article only applies to Mac.

Firefox allows you to easily and safely import data from other browsers, such as bookmarks, browsing history, and custom preferences.

Start the Import process

Click File in Menu bar at the top of the screen and select Import from Another Browser….

Import from Firefox Settings

Starting in Firefox version 113, you can also import your Safari bookmarks and other data from the Firefox Settings panel:

  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

The Import Wizard will open.

Choose data and complete the import

  1. In the Import Wizard window that appears, select the Safari profile and the data you wish to import from Safari and click import.
    Safari 1
  2. Follow the prompts on-screen to import bookmarks, browsing history and passwords
    Safari 2
    Safari 3
  3. All set! Click Done to wrap up the import.
    Safari 4