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Safari Bookmark Export on iOS
Author
Matthias HühneA Long-Awaited Feature Finally Arrives
For years, exporting Safari bookmarks was a feature exclusive to macOS users. iOS users, on the other hand, had to rely on third-party solutions or cumbersome workarounds to move their bookmarks out of the Safari browser. But with the release of iOS 18.2, Apple has finally addressed this gap, introducing a built-in Safari bookmark export feature for iPhone and iPad users. This long-awaited update is a game changer for those who rely on Safari as their primary browser but want the flexibility to use their bookmarks elsewhere.
HTML Export for Maximum Compatibility
The new Safari bookmark export functionality generates an HTML file, a widely supported format for bookmark export. This means that the exported bookmarks can either be opened directly as HTML links in any browser or imported into other apps and platforms that support bookmark management.
One such app that seamlessly integrates with this feature is Surfed. When importing Safari bookmarks into Surfed, folders and subfolders are automatically converted into tags, enabling an organized and searchable structure for your links.
How to Export Safari Bookmarks on iOS
Accessing this new feature is straightforward, though it’s hidden a few layers deep in your iOS settings. Here’s a step-by-step guide to exporting your Safari bookmarks:
- Open the
Settingsapp on your iOS device. - Scroll down and select
Apps. - Select
Safarifrom the list of apps. - Scroll down to
History and Website Datasection. - Tap on
Export. - Select
Bookmarksand tap onSave to Downloads. - Your exported data can be found in
Downloadsin your iCloud Drive folder.
And that’s it! You now have a file containing all your Safari bookmarks, ready to be shared, stored, or imported into other platforms.
Importing Safari Bookmarks into Surfed
If you use Surfed to organize and manage your bookmarks, importing your Safari export is just as simple. Here’s how:
- Open the Global Menu
…in Surfed. - Navigate to
System>Import Bookmarks…. - Select
Open Fileand choose the HTML file you exported from Safari.
Surfed will handle the rest, converting your folder hierarchy into tags so that your bookmarks are easy to sort and find.
