To import your browser data from Internet Explorer to set up Microsoft Edge to look and work in ways familiar to you:

Import from a browser

  • Open Microsoft Edge and select Settings and more ... > Favorites.

  • Select Import.

  • In the Import from box, select Internet Explorer as the browser you want to import your data from.

  • Under Choose what to import, select the items you would like to import (such as Favorites or bookmarks).

  • Select Import.

  • When the import is complete, you'll see a notification. Select Done.

To import your favorites from a file:

  • Open Microsoft Edge and select Settings and more ... > Favorites.

  • Select Import.

  • In the Import from box, select Favorites or bookmarks HTML file.

  • Select Choose file and find the HTML file you created when you exported favorites from another browser.

  • Select the file you want to use and select Open.

  • When the import is complete, you'll see a notification. Select Done.

  • Find your imported favorites in a folder on the Favorites bar. The folder may be called Imported.

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