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Import & Export Guide

Easily move your bookmarks to and from SortlyAI with support for major browsers and bookmark services. Keep your data portable and secure.

Your data stays private

All imports and exports are processed locally in your browser. Your bookmarks never leave your device during the process.

Importing Bookmarks

Browser Bookmarks

Import from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and other browsers using standard HTML bookmark files.

Supported formats:
  • - HTML bookmark files (.html)
  • - Chrome bookmark exports
  • - Firefox bookmark backups
  • - Safari bookmark exports

Third-Party Services

Import from popular bookmark managers and read-later services.

Supported services:
  • - Pocket exports (JSON/HTML)
  • - Raindrop.io exports
  • - Pinboard exports
  • - Instapaper exports

How to Import

1

Export from Source

Export your bookmarks from your browser or service as an HTML or JSON file.

2

Choose Import File

Go to Settings → Import/Export and select your bookmark file.

3

Review & Confirm

Preview your import, adjust settings, and confirm to add bookmarks.

Import Tips

  • - Large imports (1000+ bookmarks) may take a few minutes to process
  • - Duplicate URLs will be automatically detected and skipped
  • - Folder structures are converted to tags automatically
  • - You can always undo an import within 24 hours

Exporting Bookmarks

Export your SortlyAI bookmarks for backup, migration, or sharing purposes. Choose from multiple formats depending on your needs.

HTML Format

Standard bookmark format compatible with all browsers and most bookmark managers.

✅ Universal compatibility
✅ Preserves folder structure
❌ Limited metadata support

JSON Format

Full data export including tags, descriptions, and metadata for complete backup.

✅ Complete data preservation
✅ Includes all tags and metadata
✅ Easy re-import to SortlyAI

CSV Format

Spreadsheet-friendly format for analysis, reporting, or custom processing.

✅ Excel/Sheets compatible
✅ Easy data analysis
✅ Custom field selection

Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome

Export from Chrome:

  1. 1. Click the three dots menu → Bookmarks → Bookmark Manager
  2. 2. Click the three dots in Bookmark Manager → Export bookmarks
  3. 3. Save the HTML file to your computer
  4. 4. Use this file in SortlyAI's import feature

Import to Chrome:

  1. 1. Export from SortlyAI as HTML format
  2. 2. In Chrome: Bookmarks → Bookmark Manager
  3. 3. Click three dots → Import bookmarks
  4. 4. Select your exported HTML file

Firefox

Export from Firefox:

  1. 1. Press Ctrl+Shift+O (Cmd+Shift+O on Mac) for Library
  2. 2. Click Import and Backup → Export Bookmarks to HTML
  3. 3. Save the file to your computer
  4. 4. Import this file into SortlyAI

Import to Firefox:

  1. 1. Export from SortlyAI as HTML format
  2. 2. Open Firefox Library (Ctrl+Shift+O)
  3. 3. Import and Backup → Import Bookmarks from HTML
  4. 4. Select your exported file

Safari

Export from Safari:

  1. 1. In Safari: File menu → Export Bookmarks
  2. 2. Choose location and save as HTML file
  3. 3. Import this file into SortlyAI

Import to Safari:

  1. 1. Export from SortlyAI as HTML format
  2. 2. In Safari: File → Import From → Bookmarks HTML File
  3. 3. Select your exported HTML file

Advanced Export Options

Selective Export

Export specific subsets of your bookmarks based on your needs:

Filter by Tags

  • - Export bookmarks with specific tags
  • - Combine multiple tag filters
  • - Exclude certain tags from export

Filter by Date

  • - Export bookmarks from date ranges
  • - Recently added bookmarks only
  • - Archive old bookmarks separately

Best Practices

  • - Export your bookmarks regularly as backup (monthly recommended)
  • - Use JSON format for complete SortlyAI backups
  • - Use HTML format when migrating to other services
  • - Test imports with a small subset before bulk importing
  • - Keep exported files organized with dates in filenames

Troubleshooting

My import file isn't being recognized

Check the following:

  • - File format is HTML, JSON, or CSV
  • - File isn't corrupted or empty
  • - File contains valid bookmark data
  • - File size is under 50MB
Some bookmarks didn't import correctly

Common issues:

  • - Invalid URLs are automatically skipped
  • - Duplicate URLs are ignored (check existing bookmarks)
  • - Special characters in titles may need encoding
  • - Very long URLs (>2000 characters) are truncated
Export is taking too long

For large collections:

  • - Use selective export for fewer bookmarks
  • - Export in smaller batches by date or tag
  • - CSV format is fastest for large datasets
  • - Ensure stable internet connection

Need Help with Migration?

Get the most out of importing and exporting your bookmarks:

Import/Export Settings

Configure import preferences

Organize After Import

Clean up and tag imported bookmarks

Get Support

Contact us for migration help