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How do I import bookmarks to Firefox 8.0 from Safari om my Mac?

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will.king
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I am trying to import bookmarks from safari to firefox 8.0 on my mac. The help on the firefox site is outdated and tells me to click import on the files menu. I do not see that option. How do I import bookmarks from safari and/or from a usb device (favorites from a previous windows system)?

I am trying to import bookmarks from safari to firefox 8.0 on my mac. The help on the firefox site is outdated and tells me to click import on the files menu. I do not see that option. How do I import bookmarks from safari and/or from a usb device (favorites from a previous windows system)?

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ideato
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first export bookmarks from safari to HTML:

http://www.usingmac.com/2008/5/12/safari-exporting-bookmarks-into-html-file

then import the HTML bookmarks from safari to firefox:

http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Importing%20Bookmarks%20from%20an%20HTML%20File


thank you

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