How to find Chrome, Edge, Brave & Firefox bookmarks in File Explorer

Whether you are trying to manually back up your data, recover lost links after a browser crash, or move your setup to a new computer, knowing exactly where your browser stores your bookmarks is a lifesaver.

Unlike your documents or photos, web browsers hide your bookmark files deep within system folders that are hidden by default. In this guide, you’ll learn the exact folder paths for Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Firefox on Windows 10 and 11, along with the quickest way to find them without clicking through a dozen different folders.

What you’ll need to know first:

• Hidden folders: Most bookmark files live in the AppData folder, which Windows keeps hidden to prevent accidental deletions. I will show you how to reveal it.
• Profiles: If you use multiple profiles (e.g., "Work" vs. "Personal"), each one has its own separate bookmark file.
• File types: Chrome, Edge, and Brave use a simple "Bookmarks" file, while Firefox uses a database file called "places.sqlite".

Why use this method?

While most people use "Sync" features to move bookmarks, finding the physical file is the only way to:

• Create a manual backup on a USB drive.
• Recover data if your browser won't open.
• Transfer bookmarks to a new PC without an internet connection or account.

Ready to find your bookmark file? Here are a few methods.

The QUICK method

The best part about this shortcut is that it works even if your folders are hidden!

1. Press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard.
2. Paste the path for your browser below.
   Chrome:

   %LocalAppData%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default

   Edge:

   %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default

   Brave:

   %LocalAppData%\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\User Data\Default

   Firefox:

   %AppData%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles

   

Note: If you use multiple profiles, replace Default with Profile 1 or Profile 2.

3. Press Enter.
4. For Chrome, Edge, and Brave, find the Bookmarks file, and for Firefox, find the places.sqlite file.
   

Firefox tip: The favicons.sqlite file contains all favicons associated with your bookmarks. Copying both places.sqlite and favicons.sqlite to your profile restores your bookmarks along with their favicons.

Method 2: The File Explorer address bar (copy & paste)

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Paste the path for your browser below in the address bar of File Explorer.
   Chrome:

   %LocalAppData%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default

   Edge:

   %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default

   Brave:

   %LocalAppData%\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\User Data\Default

   Firefox:

   %AppData%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles

   

Note: If you use multiple profiles, replace Default with Profile 1 or Profile 2.

3. Press Enter.
4. For Chrome, Edge, and Brave, find the Bookmarks file, and for Firefox, find the places.sqlite file.
   

Firefox tip: The favicons.sqlite file contains all favicons associated with your bookmarks. Copying both places.sqlite and favicons.sqlite to your profile restores your bookmarks along with their favicons.

Method 3: The manual path (step-by-step)

If you prefer to click through your folders manually, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Show hidden files and folders

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Click View in the top toolbar.
3. Select Show > Hidden items (Windows 11) or check the Hidden items box (Windows 10).
   
   

Step 2: Navigate to your browser folder

Now that your folders are visible, follow this path:

1. Open Local Disk (C:).
2. Go to Users > [Your Username].
3. Open the AppData folder.
4. Go to Local (for Chrome/Edge/Brave) or Roaming (for Firefox).
5. Open your specific browser folder:
   Chrome:

   Google > Chrome > User Data > Default

   Edge:

   Microsoft > Edge > User Data > Default

   Brave:

   BraveSoftware > Brave-Browser > User Data > Default

   Firefox:

   Mozilla > Firefox > Profiles

Note: If you use multiple profiles, replace Default with Profile 1 or Profile 2.

6. For Chrome, Edge, and Brave, find the Bookmarks file, and for Firefox, find the places.sqlite file.
   

Firefox tip: The favicons.sqlite file contains all favicons associated with your bookmarks. Copying both places.sqlite and favicons.sqlite to your profile restores your bookmarks along with their favicons.

Browser paths

Since Chrome, Edge, and Brave are "cousins," their paths are almost identical.

Note: If you use multiple profiles, replace Default with Profile 1 or Profile 2.

Related:

How to bookmark all open tabs in Chrome, Edge, Firefox & Brave

How to bookmark local files in Chrome, Edge, Firefox & Brave

References:

https://www.howtogeek.com/819125/where-are-google-chrome-bookmarks-stored-on-my-computer/

https://windowsreport.com/chrome-bookmarks-location/

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/where-are-favorites-stored-in-edge

Published: December 10, 2022

Last updated: April 23, 2026