To move favorites from Chrome to Edge, use Edge's built-in import tool to pull your bookmarks directly from Chrome if both browsers are on the same computer. This direct method is the fastest way to move favorites from Chrome to Edge without any file management.
How to Move Favorites From Chrome to Edge Directly
The simplest way to transfer your bookmarks is through Edge's direct import feature. This method pulls your favorites straight from an installed Chrome browser, making it the primary choice for most users.
If you launch Edge for the first time, it may automatically detect Chrome and offer to import data during the initial setup. This prompt lets you complete the transfer before you even start browsing.
To begin the import process manually, open Microsoft Edge and click on the "Settings and more" (three dots) menu in the top-right corner. From the dropdown menu, select "Settings." In the Settings menu, navigate to "Profiles" on the left-hand side. Under "Profiles," select "Import browser data." You will see an option to "Import data from Google Chrome"; click "Import" next to it. If you ever need to reverse this transfer, you can import Microsoft edge bookmarks to Chrome using its own bookmark manager. If the import leaves Edge cluttered or misconfigured, you can reset edge browser to default to start fresh.
Under "Choose what to import," select "Favorites or bookmarks" from the list of data types. Click the "Import" button to start the transfer. A notification will confirm when the import is complete; select "Done." Your Chrome favorites will now appear in Edge's favorites bar or menu.
How to Import Chrome Favorites to Edge Using an HTML File
If the direct import option is not available, you can use an HTML file as a reliable fallback. This method gives you a portable copy of your bookmarks that you can import into Edge on any device.
- Open Google Chrome and access the Bookmark Manager.
- Export your bookmarks as an HTML file and save it to a convenient location on your computer.
- Open Microsoft Edge and go to "Settings and more" > "Settings" > "Profiles" > "Import browser data."
- Under "Other import locations," select "Import" next to "Import browser data now."
- Choose "Favorites or bookmarks HTML file" and select your exported file.
- Click "Import" to complete the transfer.
The import process is completed locally on the device, so your bookmarks remain private and are not sent to any server.
What Else Can You Import From Chrome?
During the direct import process, you can also choose to import other data such as browsing history, saved passwords, autofill data, cookies, and settings. This allows you to bring over more than just your favorites, making the transition to Edge more complete. If you only want your bookmarks, simply deselect the other options before clicking "Import."
