How To Import Passwords From Safari To Chrome

To import passwords from Safari to Chrome, you’ll export your saved logins from Safari as a CSV file and then import that file into Chrome. This two-step process moves all your credentials at once, so you don’t have to retype each login manually, but because the exported file is unencrypted, you must delete it securely after the import succeeds.

Export passwords from Safari on a Mac

On a Mac, the fastest way to get your passwords out of Safari is to use the browser’s built-in export feature. This method works in recent versions of Safari and requires your macOS password or Touch ID to confirm your identity.

1. Open Safari and click File in the menu bar.
2. Hover over Export and select Passwords.
3. Authenticate with your macOS password or Touch ID when prompted.
4. Choose a save location (like your Desktop or Documents) and click Save. Safari will create a file named Passwords.csv.

If you’re using macOS Sequoia or later, you can also use the standalone Passwords app. Open the app, go to File > Export All Passwords to File, then click Export Passwords, pick a location, and authenticate. Both methods produce the same CSV file, so choose whichever is more convenient for your setup.

Export passwords from Safari on iPhone or iPad

On iOS or iPadOS, you can export your Safari passwords directly from the Settings app, no third-party tool needed.

1. Open the Settings app and tap Apps.
2. Scroll down and tap Safari.
3. Under History and Website Data, tap Export.
4. Select Passwords (deselect any other categories like Bookmarks or History).
5. Tap Save to Downloads (or choose a different file location).
6. Tap Done when finished.

The exported file will appear in the Files app. From there, you can transfer it to your Mac or another device where Chrome is installed, or import it directly into Chrome on the same device if you have Chrome installed.

What Safari cannot export

Not every saved item in Safari’s password manager makes it into the CSV file. Safari deliberately excludes three types of credentials: Wi-Fi passwords (those are stored in your Keychain, not in the password list), passwords shared with a group (unless you are the group’s creator, otherwise they’re omitted for privacy), and “Sign in with Apple” accounts (which use a separate verification flow and cannot be exported). If you rely on any of these, you’ll need to re-enter them manually in Chrome or use the respective provider’s sign-in method.

Import the CSV file into Chrome

Once you have the CSV file, you can bring it into Chrome using either the browser’s settings or the Google Password Manager web portal. Both methods accept the same file format, so pick whichever feels simpler.

Import via Chrome settings

1. Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.
2. Go to Settings > Passwords (under “Autofill”).
3. Click the three-dot icon next to “Saved passwords” and select Import.
4. Choose your exported Passwords.csv file and click Open.
5. Confirm the import when prompted.

Import via passwords.Google.com

1. Go to passwords.google.com and sign in to your Google Account.
2. Click the gear icon (Settings) in the top-right corner.
3. Click Import under “Import passwords”.
4. Click Select file, choose your CSV, and click Open.

For the import to work correctly, your CSV file should have a header row with the column names url, username, and password, in that order. If your file uses different column names (like “name” or “website”), Chrome may not recognize the data, so adjust the header row in a text editor before importing.

Troubleshooting import limits and errors

Chrome has a few practical limits you should know about before importing. The browser allows up to 3,000 passwords per import, if your CSV contains more, split it into multiple files (e.g., 1,000 rows each) and import them one by one. Additionally, your Google Account can store a maximum of 10,000 passwords in total; if you’re near that cap, you’ll need to delete old entries first. Some users also hit a 150 KB file size limit when importing CSV files into Chromium-based browsers. If your file is larger, split it into smaller chunks using a spreadsheet app or a text editor, then import each part separately. If you get an error that the file “couldn’t be imported,” double-check that the CSV uses plain text (no special characters or formatting) and that the header row matches exactly.

Securely delete the exported password file

After Chrome confirms the import and you’ve verified your passwords appear in your Google Account, delete the CSV file from your computer or device immediately. This file is not encrypted, anyone who gains access to it can read your usernames and passwords in plain text. On a Mac, drag the file to the Trash and then empty the Trash to remove it permanently. On an iPhone or iPad, go to the Files app, locate the CSV, press and hold it, and select Delete, then remove it from Recently Deleted. On a Chromebook or Windows PC, delete the file and then clear the Recycle Bin. Taking these extra seconds prevents a serious security breach, especially if you’re on a shared or public device.