Are you looking for a way to share your Safari bookmarks folder? Perhaps you want to show a friend your bookmarks or sync them across your devices. In this guide, I will show you how to export bookmarks from Safari. Let’s get into it!
Understanding Safari Bookmark Sharing Options
Safari allows you to bookmark sites so you can find them easily. You can store bookmarks in a hierarchical folder system, organizing related sites in folders.
You can export your bookmarks and share them with others. Or, you can copy and paste specific bookmark folders containing lists of bookmarks.
Another option is using iCloud to sync bookmarks across all your devices. This would remove the need to manually export the bookmarks. It’s a great option if you want to transfer bookmarks from one device to another.
How to Share a Bookmark Folder in Safari on Mac
Let’s talk about a few ways to share bookmarks in Safari on Mac.
The first option is exporting all bookmarks. With Safari open, navigate to the menu at the top left of the screen. Navigate to File > Export > Bookmarks. Choose where to store the bookmarks file on your computer.
Note that this will export a bookmarks file that you could use to import on another computer when using Safari. It’s a great way to share a list of bookmarks with a friend. You could send the file to them by email, and they could import it easily. Later in this article, we will show you how to import bookmarks using such a file.
Another option is exporting a specific folder. This will export a list of websites in that folder. In the Safari menu, go to Bookmarks and click on Show Bookmarks. This will bring up a list of bookmarks in a sidebar.
Right-click on a folder and click on Copy. Go to your desktop and paste it there. Or, simply drag and drop the folder to your desktop. You can then share this folder via email. This folder will contain a list of links that the recipient will be able to visit directly.
Finally, you can use iCloud to sync bookmarks. If you have macOS Sierra 10.12.6 or later, your bookmarks will sync to other devices where you are signed into iCloud. You can even sync them to Windows by using iCloud for Windows or downloading the iCloud Bookmarks extension.
How to Share Safari Bookmark Folder on iPhone
If you are signed into iCloud on your iPhone, it will automatically sync to other devices on which you are signed into the same iCloud account. However, for this to work, you need iOS 11 or later.
If your iPhone doesn’t allow you to upgrade to iOS 11, you can still share your bookmarks. Here is how to do that:
- Tap on the Bookmarks tab in Safari on your iPhone.
- Press and hold on the folder or bookmark you want to copy.
- Click on Copy Contents.
- Paste it in a note, file, or another browser. You can also paste it in an email and send it to someone.
Another option is exporting your full list of bookmarks.. However, this can be done only from your iPhone settings and not Safari itself.
Open your iPhone Settings and navigate to Apps > Safari. Select Bookmarks and click on Save to Downloads. This data will be saved in a zip file in your downloads folder.
Importing Shared Safari Bookmarks on Another Device
To import bookmarks on Safari on Mac, navigate to File > Import From > Bookmarks HTML File. Select the file that you exported (or which someone else exported and shared with you), and your new bookmarks will be imported under a folder called “Imported [Date].” You can then rename the folder by right-clicking on it.
On an iPhone, you can import data from your iPhone settings. Go to Settings > Apps > Safari. Under History and Website Data, click on Import. Click on Choose File and select the bookmarks file to be imported. Click on Import to Safari and then on Done.
If you don’t see that option in your iPhone settings, it’s likely because you don’t have an iOS version that supports it.
Note that when using iCloud sync, you don’t have to import bookmarks manually. As long as your device meets the minimum OS requirements, they will be synced automatically.
Conclusion
The best way to share Safari bookmarks with someone else is to export a file and send it to them. However, the best way to share Safari bookmarks across your own devices is simply to sign into the same iCloud account on both devices to sync them automatically. After reading this guide, you have a pretty good idea of how to export and import Safari bookmarks. Enjoy!
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