How to Export Passwords From Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari
If you’ve started using a password manager and want to import your saved passwords or just keep a backup of your logins, you can export passwords from your web browser in a few steps.
We’ll show you how to export Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari passwords so you’re protected no matter what browser you use.
Take precautions with the password file
If you export passwords from your web browser as described below, you will get a readable file. By default, the file is in a CSV file format, which allows you to open it with an application like Microsoft Excel or Apple Numbers if you want. However, it allows anyone who has access to your computer to view the file as well.
Be sure to take the necessary security measures when saving the file. Choose a safe place and check out our articles on password protecting a folder on Windows or password protecting a file on Mac for extra security.
How to export Chrome passwords
Open the Google Chrome browser on Windows or Mac, make sure you’re signed in with your Google account, and follow these steps to view and export your passwords.
- Choose Customize and control Google Chrome Icon (three dots) at the top right.
- Choose settings in the drop down menu.
- Select on the left side of the subsequent screen Autofill.
- Choose right passwords.
- At the top of the Saved Passwords section, select the three points to the right of the Add button and select Export passwords.
- Confirm this action by picking Export passwords in the pop-up window.
- Enter your computer password when prompted.
- Choose a location for the password file and optionally change the name. It can be helpful to include the date in the file name.
- Choose Save on computer and then go to where you saved the exported file to access it.
How to export Edge passwords
Open the Microsoft Edge browser, confirm that you are signed in with your Microsoft account and follow the steps below to export your passwords.
- Choose settings and more Icon (three dots) at the top right.
- Choose settings in the drop down menu.
- Select on the left side of the subsequent screen profiles.
- Choose right passwords.
- At the top of your saved passwords list, select this three points to the right of the Add Password button and select Export passwords Possibility.
- Confirm this action by picking Export passwords in the pop-up window.
- Enter your computer password when prompted.
- Choose a location for the password file and optionally give it a name you know. Again, you may want to add the date to the filename.
- Choose Save on computer and then visit the location where you saved the file.
How to export Firefox passwords
Open Mozilla Firefox on Windows or Mac, sign in with your Firefox account and follow these steps to view and export your passwords.
- Choose Open application menu Icon (three dashes) top right.
- Choose passwords in the drop down menu.
- Select the in the top right next to your username three points to open and select the menu Export logins.
- Confirm this action by picking export in the pop-up window.
- Enter your computer password when prompted.
- Choose a location for the password file and optionally change the name or add the date if you like.
- Choose Save on computer and then go to where you saved the file to access it.
How to export Safari passwords
Open Safari on Mac and follow the steps below to view and export your passwords.
- Choose safari > settings from the menu bar.
- Go to passwords Tab and enter your password.
- On the left under your login list, select the arrow next to three points and pick up Export all passwords. Note: You can also select and select a specific password from your list Export selected password.
- Confirm this action by picking Export passwords in the pop-up window.
- Choose a location for the password file and optionally give it a meaningful name or add the date.
- Choose Save on computer and enter your computer password when prompted.
- Then visit the location where you saved the exported file to access it.
Whether you want to add your browser’s saved passwords to a new password manager or need to create a backup file just in case, you can easily export Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari passwords.