How to Export Firefox Bookmarks and Store Them Safely

Whether you're switching to a new browser or just want a safe copy, exporting your bookmarks is a handy tool. Here's how to do so in Firefox.

While browsing online, you may stumble upon websites or pages that interest you, that you'll like to save and read later. You can do this using bookmarks. All modern browsers have a bookmarks feature, Firefox included.

Your Firefox bookmarks can be exported and downloaded for use in other browsers like Chrome or Edge. This way, your bookmarks follow you irrespective of your browser preferences.

In this article, you'll learn more about how to export Firefox bookmarks and how to keep your Firefox bookmarks safe after you've exported them.

How to Export Bookmarks From Firefox

You can export bookmarks from Firefox on both your desktop and Android device. While it's a little trickier to do on Android, we'll show you what to do for both platforms.

How to Export Bookmarks From Firefox on Your Desktop

Exporting bookmarks from Firefox on your desktop is just as easy as importing bookmarks in Firefox. Here's how to go about it:

1. Open the Firefox browser on your computer.
2. Click on the hamburger menu in the top-right corner of your browser.
3. From the menu, click on Bookmarks.
   
4. Scroll down to the bottom of the menu and click on Manage bookmarks, or press Ctrl+Shift+O.
   
5. Go to the top of the dialog box and click on the Import and Backup drop-down.
   
6. Click on Export Bookmarks to HTML…
7. Rename the file and click on Save.
   
8. Your bookmarks will be saved to your specified destination.

How to Export Bookmarks From Firefox on Android

While you may be unable to directly export bookmarks in Firefox for Android, you can share your bookmarks to different locations, essentially creating a backup copy. Or, you can use a bookmark manager app for Android. To share a copy of your Firefox bookmarks on Android:

1. Open your Firefox for Android browser.
2. Tap on the three dots menu button in the top-right corner.
3. Tap on Bookmarks. Here, you'll find your desktop bookmarks and your mobile bookmarks if you're signed in to your Firefox account.
4. Tap on the three dots button.
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5. Tap on Share.
6. Select the destination you want to send it to. You can send it to your synced devices or other locations

Your exported Firefox bookmarks will be saved in an HTML file. If it contains sensitive information, make sure to save it to a secure location where you alone have access. You can also save it with a unique nondescript filename that doesn't draw attention.

Easily Export and Backup Your Firefox Bookmarks

By exporting your Firefox bookmarks, you won't have to say goodbye to them when switching browsers. Also, since you can store them locally, you can always access them on-demand.

Bookmarks help you to organize your browser and prevent tabs overload. You can also manage your bookmarks in ways that help you to be more productive, especially if it's an essential site.