How to Export Bookmarks from Firefox

Exporting bookmarks from Firefox is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to ensure you have a backup of your bookmarks or to transfer them to another browser:

Step-by-Step Guide

Open Firefox: Launch the Firefox browser on your computer.
Access the Library: Click on the Library button (three horizontal lines) in the toolbar.
Bookmarks Menu: In the Library window, click on the 'Bookmarks' menu.
Manage Bookmarks: Select 'Manage bookmarks' at the bottom of the menu. This will open the 'Library' window.
- Alternately, you can also press Ctrl+Shift+O (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+O (Mac) to open this window.
Select Bookmarks: Select All Bookmarks from the list of bookmark folders to export all items; otherwise select those folders you wish to export.
Import and Backup: In the Library window, click on the 'Import and Backup' button in the toolbar.
Export Bookmarks to HTML: From the dropdown menu, select 'Export Bookmarks to HTML'.
Save the File: A file explorer window will open. Choose the location where you want to save the exported bookmarks file, name the file, and click 'Save'. The file will be saved with an .html extension.

Tips

Save to OneDrive: Save the exported file to a backed-up location, such as your OneDrive folder, so it can be imported into a new browser on a different device.
Transfer to Another Browser: The exported HTML file can be imported into other browsers like Chrome, Edge, or Safari.
Sync with Firefox Account: For automatic backup and access across devices, consider using Firefox Sync by creating a Firefox account.

By following these steps, you can easily export your bookmarks from Firefox and ensure they are safely backed up or ready to be imported into another browser.