Tired of Google Chrome’s data collection? Confused by the new AI features built into Microsoft Edge? Want to try out Firefox’s extensive add-on library? Or maybe you’ve just got a new Mac, and Safari seems like the obvious choice given its tight integration with the desktop operating system?

Whatever your reason for considering switching to a new browser, don’t be put off by concerns about leaving your existing browsing data behind. Most modern browsers now include easy import and export tools for bookmarks, passwords, browsing history, extensions, and more.

Exactly how you go about this will vary depending on the browser you’re coming from and the browser you’re migrating to, but the steps are pretty straightforward regardless of the scenario. You’ll find that the grass really is greener on the other side after you switch, and you’ll have taken all of your data with you.

The best place to start is actually with the browser you're moving to, not the one you're leaving. These programs put more emphasis on their import tools than their export tools, for obvious reasons.