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Firefox lets you easily import bookmarks and other data from Google Chrome. This article gives you step-by-step instructions for getting it done.

Firefox lets you easily import bookmarks and other data from Google Chrome. This article gives you step-by-step instructions for getting it done. __TOC__ =Start the Firefox import process= Use one of these methods to import your data into Firefox from Google Chrome: ==Import from Firefox Settings== You can import your Google Chrome bookmarks and other data from the Firefox Settings panel: #[[Template:optionspreferences]] #In the {menu General} panel to the left, click on {button Import Data} under the ''Import browser data'' section. #;[[Image:Import data from Firefox settings|width=900]] The Import Wizard will open. From here, you can choose the Google Chrome profile and the data you wish to import ([[#w_choose-data-and-complete-the-import|see below]]). ==Import from the Library window== You can import data from Google Chrome into Firefox from the Bookmarks Library window: #Click the Firefox menu button [[Image:Menu button 1]] to open the menu panel. Click {menu Bookmarks} and then click the {menu Manage bookmarks} bar at the bottom. The Library window will open. #;{for win,linux}[[Image:Fx110BookmarksLibrary-ImportData-win]]{/for}{for mac}[[Image:macOS import]]{/for} #From the toolbar in the Library window, click {for mac}[[Image:import-export-arrows]]{/for}{for not mac}{menu [[Image:import-export-arrows]]Import and Backup}{/for} and choose {menu Import Data from Another Browser…} This will open the Import Wizard. #;{note}'''Tip:''' Another way to import from another browser is to {for not mac}[[Restore the Menu bar in Firefox|enable the Menu bar]] (press {key Alt} on the keyboard to enable it temporarily),{/for} click {menu File} in Menu bar at the top of the screen and select {menu Import from Another Browser…}{/note} =Choose data and complete the import= #In the Import Wizard that appears, select the Chrome profile and the data you wish to import. #;[[Image:chromeimportfirefox|width=300]] #To choose the data you want to import, click on the {button +} button. Once you've made your selection, click on {button Import} to kick off the import process. #;{for not linux}{note}'''Note:''' The ''Payment methods'' option enables you to import payment methods saved in Chrome to Firefox.{/for}{for win} You won’t be able to import payment methods from Chrome on Windows to Firefox anymore, as the capability will no longer be supported due to changes in Chrome’s encryption mechanism.{/note}{/for} #All set! Click {button Done} to wrap up the import. The import process will transfer the selected data to Firefox, such as: {for mac} ;*'''Saved passwords:''' Your saved usernames and passwords. {/for} ;*'''Bookmarks:''' Web pages you have saved in your bookmarks. ;*'''Browsing history:''' Information on the sites you have visited. ;*'''Extensions:''' Chrome extensions that match similar Firefox versions. ;*'''Form autofill data:''' Information you use to populate online forms. ;[[Image:chromeimportdata|width=300]] {for not fx116} {note}'''Note:''' Extensions can be imported starting in [[Find what version of Firefox you are using|Firefox version]] 116.{/note} {/for} Because Chrome defaults to saving bookmarks in its own bookmarks toolbar, you should be able to find your imported bookmarks in the [[Bookmarks Toolbar - Display your favorite websites at the top of the Firefox window|Firefox Bookmarks Toolbar]], which may be hidden. To show the Bookmarks Toolbar: #Click the menu button [[Image:Menu button 1]], click {menu More Tools…} and choose {menu Customize Toolbar…} #Click the Toolbars dropdown menu at the bottom of the screen and select {menu Bookmarks Toolbar}. #;[[Image:Bookmarks toolbar|width=900]] #;The Bookmarks Toolbar can be set to {menu Always Show}, {menu Never Show} or {menu Only Show on New Tab}. #Click {button Done}. {note}'''Tip:''' You can also turn the Bookmarks Toolbar on or off from the Firefox menu bar at the top of the screen{for not mac}, if the [[Restore the Menu bar in Firefox|Menu bar is enabled]]{/for}: Click {menu View}, go down to {menu Toolbars} and select {menu Bookmarks Toolbar}.{/note} ==Import passwords from Chrome with the CSV file via the migration wizard== {for win,linux}{note}'''Note:''' You are not able to import passwords from Chrome to Firefox automatically on Windows or Linux. You’ll have to import them using a CSV file via the migration wizard.{/note}{/for} You’ll need to export the CSV file containing your passwords from Chrome. #Open '''Chrome''', then the '''main menu''' [[Image:chromemenu]], and go to '''Passwords and Autofill''' > '''Google Passwords Manager'''. #;[[Image:googlemanager]] #Select '''Settings''' from the menu. #'''Export passwords''' > '''Download file''' and save the CSV file to your device. #;[[Image:chromesettings]] Then, import the CSV file using the method explained [[#w_start-the-firefox-import-process|above]], by clicking {button Import Data} and selecting {menu Passwords from CSV file}. ;[[Image:Import from file 2|width=350]]. {warning}Please be aware that while the issue will be broadly applicable to all Firefox versions, for now we're only updating the Firefox UI starting in [[Find what version of Firefox you are using|Firefox version]] 139 (English locales only) and version 140 (all locales) to reflect the change.{/warning} ==Complete imported extensions installation== Starting in [[Find what version of Firefox you are using|Firefox version]] 116, you can import extensions from Google Chrome. When you import your data from Chrome to Firefox, we aim to provide a smooth transition for your extensions by carefully matching the most-used Chrome add-ons to similar Firefox versions. The import process focuses on finding comparable Firefox extensions that: *Are created by the same developer. *Have updated in the last six months. *Are approved and recommended on [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/ AMO]. *Offer equivalent functionality. This ensures we transfer over optimized extensions that integrate securely and reliably into your Firefox browser. After importing your data, there are just a couple steps to finalize the installation of your new Firefox extensions: #Click the menu button [[Image:Menu button 1]] in the top-right corner. #Select '''Finalize the installation of your imported add-ons''' from the menu. #;[[Image:Complete imported extensions installation|width=300]] That's it! The compatible extensions you imported from Chrome will finish installing. =Related content= {for fx116} *To import passwords from a CSV file, see [[Import login and password data from a file]]. {/for} *To import bookmarks from an HTML file, see [[Import Bookmarks from an HTML file]]. *To import your information from another browser, see [[Import data from another browser]]. *To learn more about customizing Firefox, see [[Customize Firefox controls, buttons and toolbars]]. *For more information on using bookmarks in Firefox, see [[Bookmarks in Firefox]].