The Brave browser has a bookmark feature that allows adding quick links to frequently visiting sites. We can import the bookmarks from the existing web browsers pre-installed on the system.
We can also import using the Bookmark HTML file on the local storage. Imported bookmarks are immediately added to the Brave Bookmarks system.
In this guide, I have shared written instruction about:
Use Built-in Bookmarks Importer in Brave app
The Brave browser automatically imports bookmarks from the existing browsers on your system. All you need to do is select the source browser and complete the import setup. Here are the steps to import browser bookmarks:
- Launch the Brave browser on the computer.
- Click on the More
menu for the options menu. - Expand the Bookmarks menu and select the Import Bookmarks and Settings option.
It will open the bookmark importer window box. - Select the Source Browser (say Chrome) from the drop-down options available.
- Enable the checkbox for the Favorites/Bookmarks option.
- Hit the command button to complete the process.
A confirmation window will appear once you import the bookmarks. You can allow/block the browser from displaying all your bookmarks by toggling the switch. Click on to exit the importer.
You can also import the HTML file of the bookmarks by selecting the Bookmark HTML file under the drop-down and uploading the locally stored Bookmark file. However, you need first to export the bookmarks from your existing browser.
We have a guide on exporting bookmarks based on the current browser:
- Export bookmarks from the Chrome browser
- Exporting bookmarks HTML from Mozilla Firefox
- Export bookmark files from the Safari app
After the bookmarks are exported, you can use the Bookmarks HTML File from the drop-down and choose the exported HTML file.
The imported bookmarks will automatically display on the Brave browser in the Bookmarks bar or Bookmarks Manager folder.
Bottom Line
If you’re migrating from Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox to the Brave browser, you can transfer all your data to the browser.
You can transfer your bookmarks during the installation setup or later. Setting up the browser takes minutes; transferring bookmarks during this process is the most recommended method.
However, you can do it anytime, and the bookmarks will be moved to the browser within minutes.
Alternatively, you can export the bookmarks from the Brave browser to import into another browser you desire.
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10-17-2025 — Suggest additional instruction for Mac/Safari users. After 4+ hours of trying to import Bookmarks, Extensions and History from Safari with Google browser (not Chrome!), this is my experience.
Device: MacBook Pro, Apple M2 Pro running Sequoia 15.7.1
Exported items from Safari which created a new subfolder “Safari Export 2025-10-17.zip. Using the Finder App (Mac’s default File Manager), I opened the zip file which had five available files: Bookmarks.HTML, Extensions.JSON, History.JSON, Credit Cards.? and Passwords.CSV. I don’t save Credit Cards or Passwords so deleted these files before moving on.
First attempt to import into Brave didn’t allow me to open the subfolder Safari Export so I could reach the files for importing. Moved the three files under this subfolder into a main folder and tried again. Choose the Bookmarks.HTML file, then Open and import was complete.
Moved on to the History.JSON and here’s where I learned that JSON is an Apple choice instead of HTML and there is not a simple conversion tool. Same applies to the Extensions. JSON file (Only have one extension so not an issue). In the end, I’m unable to bring History into Brave but something that I thought would be simple, turned out to be ridiculously time consuming. Didn’t know what a JSON file was, how to convert it to HTML and why I had exported to that file type in the first place.
Now that the Bookmarks have imported, I still don’t know how to move them from the subfolder of Imported to the Bookmark Folder and not sure where future Bookmarks will be saved – into Brave’s Bookmark folder or the Imported Bookmark folder. There is probably a way to move the imported Bookmarks into the Brave Bookmark folder but I’ll tackle that on another day. I did read all of the help/FAQ information offered on the Brave site and conducted a few internet searches looking for answers. In the end, History file isn’t really needed and although converting to HTML for exporting would be a best practice, control of some of our ecosystems is directed towards staying in the ecosystem instead of ease of use for the user.,
I did exactly what you outlined here several times and have not been able to import bookmarks from Chrome
Hi Stephan, have you selected the correct Chrome Profile for import? It’s important to select the profile that has saved data.