How to Sync Chrome Mac Bookmarks with iCloud

Syncing your Chrome bookmarks directly with iCloud is not officially supported, as iCloud primarily integrates with Safari for bookmark management. However, you can achieve similar results through manual export and import or the use of third-party tools. This guide provides detailed steps to help you sync your Chrome bookmarks with your iCloud.

Method 1: Export and Import Bookmarks Manually

If you want to manually transfer your Chrome bookmarks to Safari on a Mac and then sync those bookmarks with iCloud, follow these steps:

Export Chrome Bookmarks: Open Google Chrome on your Mac. Click on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner. Select Bookmarks > Bookmark Manager. Click on the three-dot menu in the Bookmark Manager and select Export Bookmarks. Save the file, usually in HTML format, to your desired location.

Import to Safari: Open Safari on your Mac. Go to File > Import from > Bookmarks HTML file. Select the HTML file you exported from Chrome. Your Chrome bookmarks will now be imported into Safari.

Sync with iCloud: Ensure that Safari is set to sync with iCloud: Open System Preferences. Click on Apple ID. Select iCloud. Check the box next to Safari.

Method 2: Use Third-Party Tools

For a more automated solution, consider using a third-party tool or extension that can sync bookmarks between Chrome and Safari. However, make sure to choose a tool that is currently supported and meets your needs.

Note that any changes made to bookmarks in Safari might not reflect in Chrome unless you repeat the import/export process.

Automate Your Bookmark Synchronization

If you frequently use your Mac and need to ensure that all your Chrome bookmarks are always up to date across multiple devices, you can utilize the native sync features provided by Google Chrome.

Your Mac must be logged into Google Chrome with your Google Account to enable auto-sync. Once done, all your bookmarks, extensions, and themes will sync to each device.

Here’s how to set it up:

Log into Google Chrome on your Mac with your Google Account.

All devices you have signed into with the same Google Account will automatically sync your bookmarks and more.

With this setup, you won’t need to lift a finger to keep your bookmarks and other settings synchronized across different devices.

Conclusion: While direct synchronization between Chrome and iCloud is not available, using manual export/import or third-party tools can help you achieve the desired result. Additionally, utilizing Chrome’s native sync feature ensures that your bookmarks stay up-to-date across all devices you use.