If you are someone who surf a lot with Safari on your iOS device, you probably have a lot of bookmarks stored up. If however you find that you need to transfer your bookmarks to a device that Safari is not available on, fret not. We’re going to show you how to transfer those bookmarks over to another web browser, Google Chrome. Not on Chrome yet? Why you should be.
Dec 7, 2017 - MacMost forum question: How Do I Import My Safari Bookmarks To. It on a Mac or PC, and then set up Chrome's equivalent to iCloud syncing.
As the Safari browser on your iOS does not allow you to extract bookmarks, you’ll need iCloud and Internet Explorer to do this. Once you can get your bookmarks into your Chrome browser, you can run it on any mobile or desktop device (Apple or non-) and never need to do another transfer again.
Read Also: Export iOS Safari Bookmarks To Your PC Firstly, you have to ensure that your iCloud is synced. You can do this with your iOS device connected to iTunes by selecting iCloud and then backing up your device. Alternatively, you can go to your iOS Settings app and tap on iCloud; ensure that the Safari option is turned on. Then scroll to the bottom and tap on Storage & Backup, on the next screen tap on Back Up Now.
Now, and install iCloud on your desktop PC. We’re showing you how it’ll look like on a system once you install, launch and login to iCloud. You can see that the Safari bookmarks on your iOS devices will sync with Internet Explorer on your desktop.
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When you click on Apply, another window will open, click on Merge. Once you’ve done that, Internet Explorer will automatically have all your bookmarks. You can see all of it by clicking the Star icon on IE. Importing To Google Chrome Now it’s time to import bookmarks from IE to Google Chrome. Launch Chrome and click on the Settings icon (far right, next to the star). Under ‘Bookmarks’, select Import bookmarks and settings. Select ‘Microsoft Internet Explorer’ and only Favorites/Bookmarks on the pop up.
Click on ‘Import’. All the bookmarks from Internet Explorer (which came from your iOS device) will now be imported to Google Chrome. If you login on Chrome with a Google account, logging in with that same account on the Google Chrome mobile app will automatically sync your bookmarks for you.
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Though Safari remains my default web browser across iOS and macOS devices, I also use Chrome and Firefox to bring more flexibility. Luckily, it’s easier to have a streamlined experience even after switching from one web browser to the other. And to me, the ability to quickly import bookmarks and history from Chrome or Firefox to Safari on macOS is the best way to have a seamless experience.
Based on your need, you can automatically fetch bookmarks from other web browsers to Safari or bring them up manually. Besides, you also have the option to save Safari bookmarks on your Mac. Sponsored Links How to Import Bookmarks and History from Chrome or Firefox to Safari • • • • How to Automatically Import Bookmarks and History from Chrome or Firefox to Safari in macOS When you launch Safari for the first time after using Chrome or Firefox; you will receive a notification at the bottom of Favorites asking if you wish to keep bookmarks and history. Then, you can keep your imported items or remove them. Besides, you can go back to the Favorites or Top Sites page to import them at any time you want.
To do so, click on Bookmarks menu and select Show Favorites or Show Top Sites. The menu items will change depending on what you have selected.
How to Manually Fetch Bookmarks and History from Chrome or Firefox to Safari on Mac You can also manually fetch all of your bookmarks from other web browsers. Sponsored Links Once they have been imported, you will find them at the bottom of the sidebar in a new folder titled “Imported” and ends with the date. Exporting bookmarks from Safari isn’t complex either How to Export Bookmarks From Safari on Mac Step #1. Open Safari and click on the File menu. Now, click on Export Bookmarks.
Next, select the preferred location and click on Save. Your exported file will be named “Safari Bookmarks.html.” That’s done! Over to You: What’s your take on Safari? Let us know the new features you would like to see in it. Take a peek at these posts as well: • • • • Found this guide helpful?
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