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How to Export Android Chrome Bookmarks: A Step-by-Step Guide

Key Takeaways

  • There's no "Export bookmarks" option on Android mobile Chrome directly, so you cannot export Android Chrome bookmarks directly.
  • You can sync your Chrome bookmarks to your Google account, and export them from Chrome on the desktop.
  • If you don't have a computer at hand, you can also use some bookmark manager apps to better export, organize, and back up Chrome bookmarks on your Android device.

When switching to a new Android phone or moving to another browser, you may want to keep your saved Chrome bookmarks instead of adding them manually one by one.

However, since Chrome for Android does not provide a built-in "Export bookmarks" option like the desktop version, sometimes users may need to export the bookmarks to have a sync on other devices or to share with others. That's why we wrote this guide to show you how to export Chrome bookmarks from Android using different methods, including Google Sync and bookmark manager apps.

Part 1: Exporting Chrome Bookmarks from Android via Google Sync

As we mentioned in the beginning, there is no Export Bookmark option on Chrome Android unlike Chrome desktop. Therefore, the easiest way to export Chrome bookmarks from Android is to sync them with your Google account and export them as HTML files on the desktop. Follow our hands-on guide below to learn how to sync bookmarks in Chrome with a Google account and export Android Chrome bookmarks via it.

Step 1. Launch Google Chrome on your Android device

Step 2. Go to the bottom-right corner of the main interface and tap the menu button (three dots usually). Tap on Settings.

Step 3. If you haven't logged in with your Google account, you should choose Sign in first and then input your account address and password to sign in.

Sign In

If you are in, just click your account, and then toggle on Bookmarks.

Toggle On Google Bookmarks Sync

Step 4. Go to your computer and open the Chrome browser. Log in to the same Google account used on your Android device.

Step 5. Go to the upper-right corner of the page to find a three-dot menu bar. Click it and attach your mouse to Bookmarks and lists. Then, choose Open Bookmark manager. Then, on the following page, you will see all the Chrome bookmarks on your Android phone. You can have a check.

Open Bookmark Manager

Step 6. If there is nothing wrong with your bookmarks, you can export them. Go to the top right and click on the menu bar (three dots).

Find Export Settings

Tap on Export bookmarks in the following list. Choose a saving path for your bookmarks. Then, you can export Android Chrome bookmarks to HTML, which can be easily recognized by all browsers on your computer.

Pc Export Bookmarks

Part 2: Android Chrome Export Bookmarks Without Sync - 4 Useful Tools

Tool Export Format Best For
Bookmark Folder HTML Exporting bookmarks locally
Raindrop.io HTML, CSV, TXT Syncing bookmarks across devices
Bookmark Manager App-specific backup format Local backup and restore
Diigo HTML, CSV Cloud-based bookmark management

1. Bookmark Folder

Bookmark Folder

As a dedicated tool for bookmarks, Bookmark Folder not only enables you to export Android Chrome bookmarks but also lets you sort the bookmarks and customize the app's appearance as you like.

Step 1. Go to the Google Play Store to download and install Bookmark Folder.

Step 2. In Chrome, enter the website that you want to add as a bookmark. Directly share the website to the Bookmark Folder app you've just downloaded. You can manually manage and sort them in a specific folder.

Step 3. Then, go to the menu bar to choose Import/Export. Here, you can check the Auto backup to give your bookmarks a copy. To export Android Chrome bookmarks to HTML, you can merely tap Export HTML file under the Export option.

2. Raindrop.io

Raindrop Io

Raindrop.io is an all-in-one bookmark manager. You can download the app on your mobile phone or computer. Or, you can just use it as a browser extension. The steps to export Chrome bookmarks from Android to PC are as follows:

Step 1. Open Raindrop.io on your Android, log in to your account, and save Chrome bookmarks to the app.

Step 2. Then, open Raindrop.io on your PC. Sign in with the same account.

Step 3. Find all the wanted Chrome bookmarks and check them in the top left corner. Click Export on the top right and you can select the format of the bookmarks to be exported, like HTML, CSV and Text.

3. Bookmark Manager

As a versatile tool for managing bookmarks, Bookmark Manager allows you to not only organize and categorize your bookmarks efficiently but also export them with ease and back them up to an SD card for future use.

Bookmark Manager

Step 1. Download and install Bookmark Manager from the Google Play Store. Launch it on your Android phone.

Step 2. Filter your bookmarks by date or title.

Step 3. Tap the Menu button and choose the backup option. Then, export Chrome bookmarks on Android to an SD card. Select the Restore option and choose the latest backup on your SD card if you want to restore your Android Chrome bookmarks.

4. Diigo

Diigo is a powerful cloud bookmarking tool that enables you to save your Chrome bookmarks to the cloud in one click. You can visit your bookmarks on any device, such as a computer, phone, or tablet. Moreover, you can add descriptions and remarks to bookmarks.

Follow the steps below to learn how to export bookmarks from Chrome on Android:

Diigo

Step 1. Download Diigo to your device and sign up with your account.

Step 2. Import Chrome bookmarks to its cloud server.

Step 3. Visit https://www.diigo.com/ on another device and log in to the same account.

Step 4. Click Export and export Android Chrome bookmarks to HTML files.

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Part 3: Why Need to Export Bookmarks

Exporting Chrome bookmarks is essential for several reasons:

Migration

Exporting bookmarks when users switch to a new browser or device allows them to migrate bookmarks from the old one to the new one and visit the same bookmarks without manually adding them one by one in the new browser.

Sharing

You can share your bookmarks with others by exporting them to HTML files and sending them to others.

Backup and Restore

Exporting bookmarks helps users back up their bookmarks. This allows users to restore Chrome bookmarks if something goes wrong, such as accidentally clearing all the browser data or losing their device.

Management

Users can better manage bookmarks by exporting them to specific apps and sorting them into different folders, which is more logical and efficient to find the corresponding bookmarks from massive bookmarks.

Part 4: FAQs About Android Export Chrome Bookmarks

Can I directly export Chrome bookmarks from Android?

No. There is no built-in option to directly export Android Chrome bookmarks to HTML files. You need to sync them to your Google account first and them export them from Chrome on the computer.

Can I export Chrome bookmarks from Android without syncing?

Yes. You can use third-party bookmark manager apps, such as Bookmark Folder, Raindrop.io, Bookmark Manager, or Diigo, to export and manage your Chrome bookmarks on Android without Google sync.

Can I export Chrome bookmarks to an HTML file on Android?

Chrome for Android does not directly export bookmarks to HTML files. However, you can export synced bookmarks as HTML through Chrome desktop or use some third-party bookmark managers that support HTML export.

Conclusion

Don’t bother manually adding bookmarks on your new browser/device. Try the methods we recommend above to export Chrome bookmarks on Android! What’s more, if you need to transfer music from Android to Android or other types of files, try Apeaksoft MobieTrans!

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