Save the resulting HTML file to a secure location like an external drive or cloud storage.

Click the (menu icon) in the top-right corner.

Note: The Library folder is hidden. In Finder, hold the key and click the Go menu to access it . Linux: ~/.config/google-chrome/Default/ .

(Note: The ~ symbol represents your home directory, usually /home/[YourUsername]/ ). A Crucial Caveat: What if You Use Multiple Profiles?

Knowing the exact location of this file is essential for manual backups, recovering deleted links, or migrating data after a system crash. Default File Paths by Operating System

~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default/Bookmarks

Example snippet:

Because the file is formatted in JSON, you can inspect its contents manually.

Where Does Google Chrome Save Bookmarks? Google Chrome saves your bookmarks locally in a specific database file called inside your user profile directory . The exact folder path depends entirely on your operating system, such as Windows, macOS, or Linux. If you sign into a Google account, Chrome also encrypts and backs up this data to Google cloud servers.

Press . Finder will instantly display your core Chrome files, including the Bookmarks file. Where to Find Chrome Bookmarks on Linux

The most seamless way to secure your bookmarks is to use Google's cloud synchronization feature.

Alternatively, simply use the Run command ( Win + R ) method above to bypass the hidden folders.

"name": "Google", "url": "https://www.google.com"

Now that you know where the file lives, here is how to back it up properly.