How to share andr export bookmarks from Google Chrome

There’s only a limited amount to remember, and bookmarks are a great way to dive straight into the sites you visit frequently. It’s the only productivity hack that saves you hours of typing and revisiting your browsing history. While Google Chrome has made it easy to add and access bookmarks, sharing bookmarks with others isn’t easy. Whether you’re using Google Chrome on a Mac, Windows desktop, or any of the best Android phones, it’s a hassle to share multiple Chrome bookmarks with friends and team members.

There are several ways to share your bookmarked tabs with others in Google Chrome. Let’s start with a native method and move to third-party extensions to create a synced bookmarks folder with others.

Share Google Chrome bookmarks in HTML file

It’s the easiest way to share your Google Chrome bookmarks. The only limitation is that you cannot choose which bookmarks you want to export. Google Chrome exports all bookmarks from your browser. The recipient must import these into their browser to view the websites. Unless you’re migrating to a different browser or computer, this may not be the ideal way to share bookmarks with others.

Export your Chrome bookmarks

1. Open Google Chrome and click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.

2. Extend bookmark and open Bookmark manager. You can also use keyboard shortcuts control+change+O (Windows and Linux) or command+possibility+B (macOS).

3. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and select Export bookmarks.

4. Chrome creates an HTML file of your bookmarks that you can save to your computer and then share.

Remove unwanted bookmarks from HTML file

You can use an HTML editor to remove the links you don’t want to send, but this is cumbersome and there are better solutions mentioned below. However, if you decide to use this method, do not include any confidential or private bookmark links in the HTML file.

Import the HTML file to another computer

Once the recipient receives the file, they need to import the bookmarks into their browser. Here’s how.

1. Start Google Chrome and go to Bookmark manager (see the steps above).
2. Select the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and click on it Import bookmarks.

3. When Finder (Mac) or File Explorer (Windows) opens, locate and select the HTML file Open.

4. Google Chrome will import the bookmarks and sync them to the recipient’s profile.

Good old copy paste

A more flexible method is to manually select the bookmarks you want to share and copy and paste them into a chat or email.

1. open that Bookmark manager in Google Chrome (check the steps above).
2. Mark the bookmarks you want to share change+click or control+click (command+click on a Mac).
3. Right click on the bookmarks and select them Copy from the context menu.

4. Paste the bookmarks into an email or chat with the intended recipient.

This can be a little tedious if the list of bookmarks is long or if you do this frequently. The output is also not user-friendly as there is no way for the recipient to easily import all the bookmarks. Still, the easiest way is to share a selection of your bookmarks.

Third Party Extensions

The above two methods can feel too rudimentary compared to third-party Chrome extensions that allow you to efficiently share bookmarks. Several extensions promise such functionality, but the one we find the most reliable is TeamSync Bookmarks. It creates a folder in your bookmarks bar and syncs the folder with a group of verified email contacts. While it performed well in our testing, there are a few mixed reviews. So your mileage may vary.

1. Download TeamSync Bookmarks from the Chrome Web Store.
2. create one Account (Google login is available as a simple option).

3. The extension works by creating folders that are synced via email. Create a folder.

4. Enter the email addresses of the people you want to share bookmarks with.

5. Save any bookmarks you want to share in the new folder.

The other users need to install the extension on their browser and sign up with the email address you invited them with. At this point, they should have an invitation in their inbox. After logging in, everyone you invited will see the same folder in their bookmarks bar, and the bookmarks you save in that folder will be automatically synced, as well as anything you add.

TeamSync offers a free plan to share bookmarks with up to four people. If you’re a power user, the premium plan ($60 per year or $8 per month) allows you to share and sync bookmarks with more than one group or 20+ members. You can sign up for a seven-day free trial before opting for the paid plan.

Google Collections: A Better Way?

Google has a better way to share links, but it’s in the Google mobile app and not the Chrome browser. If you use the app regularly, Collections are a great way to bookmark content for easy access and sharing. It’s also easy to add collaborators who can access the shared folder and add their bookmarks.

How to use this feature in the Google app for Android and iOS.

1. Open the Google app on your phone and go to collections Tab.
2. Tap the New icon in the upper right corner.
3. Enter the collection name and description.
4. Beat Create.

5. To add links, click bookmark Icon in the top bar when browsing with the Google app.
   • By default, Google adds all links to the most recently used collection, but you can change which collection they’re saved to when you bookmark them.
6. To add collaborators to a collection, open it (follow steps above) and tap Split symbol next to your profile icon.

7. Choose between just look or contributor and share the link with the intended recipients.

Marked and done

These are the most convenient ways to share bookmarks with your friends and family from Google Chrome. If you want to further enhance your Chrome experience, there are plenty of nifty Chrome on desktop tips and tricks out there. Try them!