{"id":65692,"date":"2026-10-14T12:08:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T06:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=65692"},"modified":"2026-10-14T12:08:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T06:38:45","slug":"export-passwords-from-chrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/export-passwords-from-chrome\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Export Passwords from Chrome (Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Switching to a new password manager, or just want a backup? This guide shows <strong>how to export passwords from Chrome<\/strong> on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone using Google Password Manager, what the exported file contains, and how to delete it safely afterwards.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/export-passwords-from-chrome.webp\" alt=\"red padlock on a keyboard, a reminder to export passwords from Chrome safely\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/export-passwords-from-chrome.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/export-passwords-from-chrome-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/export-passwords-from-chrome-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/export-passwords-from-chrome-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/export-passwords-from-chrome-768x403.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> On a computer, open Chrome, go to the three-dot menu, then Passwords and autofill, then Google Password Manager, then Settings, and click Download file next to Export passwords. On Android or iPhone, open Chrome&#8217;s Settings, tap Password Manager, tap Settings, then Export passwords. Chrome asks for your device PIN, fingerprint, Face ID or Google password, then saves a CSV file. Import it where you need it and delete the CSV straight away, because it is not encrypted.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6acf4f548d716\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/export-passwords-from-chrome\/#How_to_export_passwords_from_Chrome_on_Android\" >How to export passwords from Chrome on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/export-passwords-from-chrome\/#How_to_export_passwords_from_Chrome_on_iPhone_and_iPad\" >How to export passwords from Chrome on iPhone and iPad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/export-passwords-from-chrome\/#Whats_in_the_exported_CSV_file\" >What&#8217;s in the exported CSV file<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/export-passwords-from-chrome\/#Import_the_file_into_another_password_manager\" >Import the file into another password manager<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/export-passwords-from-chrome\/#Delete_the_CSV_file_safely\" >Delete the CSV file safely<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/export-passwords-from-chrome\/#Export_passwords_option_missing\" >Export passwords option missing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/export-passwords-from-chrome\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/export-passwords-from-chrome\/#Where_do_Chrome_exported_passwords_go\" >Where do Chrome exported passwords go?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/export-passwords-from-chrome\/#Can_I_export_Chrome_passwords_without_the_Google_password\" >Can I export Chrome passwords without the Google password?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/export-passwords-from-chrome\/#Does_exporting_passwords_delete_them_from_Chrome\" >Does exporting passwords delete them from Chrome?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2026\/10\/export-passwords-from-chrome\/#Can_I_import_passwords_back_into_Chrome\" >Can I import passwords back into Chrome?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_export_passwords_from_Chrome_on_Windows_and_Mac\"><\/span>How to export passwords from Chrome on Windows and Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Chrome and click the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong> at the top right.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Passwords and autofill<\/strong>, then <strong>Google Password Manager<\/strong>. (You can also type chrome:\/\/password-manager\/settings in the address bar.)<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Settings<\/strong> in the left sidebar.<\/li>\n<li>Next to <strong>Export passwords<\/strong>, click <strong>Download file<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Enter your Windows PIN, Mac password or Touch ID when asked.<\/li>\n<li>Choose where to save the file and click Save. Chrome names it something like &#8220;Chrome Passwords.csv&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you sync passwords to your Google Account, you can also export from the web at <a href=\"https:\/\/passwords.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">passwords.google.com<\/a>: open Settings (the gear icon), then Export passwords.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_export_passwords_from_Chrome_on_Android\"><\/span>How to export passwords from Chrome on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Chrome and tap the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong>, then <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Password Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Settings<\/strong> (bottom right or gear icon).<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Export passwords<\/strong> and confirm with your screen lock.<\/li>\n<li>Pick where to save or share the CSV file, for example your Downloads folder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>On many Android phones you can reach the same screen from the phone&#8217;s Settings app under Google, then Autofill, then Google Password Manager.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_export_passwords_from_Chrome_on_iPhone_and_iPad\"><\/span>How to export passwords from Chrome on iPhone and iPad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Chrome and tap the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong> (bottom right), then <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Password Manager<\/strong>, then <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Export passwords<\/strong> and confirm with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode.<\/li>\n<li>In the share sheet, choose <strong>Save to Files<\/strong> so the CSV stays on your device rather than going out by email or message.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_in_the_exported_CSV_file\"><\/span>What&#8217;s in the exported CSV file<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The file is a plain spreadsheet with one row per saved login: the name, website URL, username, password and any note. Anyone who opens it can read every password, so treat it like a printed list of your passwords.<\/p>\n<p>Passkeys are not included. They stay in Google Password Manager and can&#8217;t be exported to a CSV file.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Import_the_file_into_another_password_manager\"><\/span>Import the file into another password manager<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most password managers import Chrome&#8217;s CSV directly. Look for an Import option and pick Chrome or &#8220;CSV&#8221; as the source:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bitwarden.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bitwarden<\/a><\/strong>: free, open source and works on every device.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1password.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1Password<\/a><\/strong>: paid, with strong family sharing.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/proton.me\/pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proton Pass<\/a><\/strong>: free plan with end-to-end encryption.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Firefox, Edge and Safari<\/strong> also import Chrome passwords from the CSV, or directly from Chrome on the same computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Moving away from LastPass instead? See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2021\/09\/print-lastpass-passwords-list\/\">how to export your LastPass passwords<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delete_the_CSV_file_safely\"><\/span>Delete the CSV file safely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Delete the file as soon as the import is done, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.<\/li>\n<li>On a phone, delete it from Files or Downloads and from any &#8220;Recently deleted&#8221; folder.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t email it to yourself or leave it in cloud storage such as Google Drive or iCloud Drive.<\/li>\n<li>If you must keep a backup, store it in an encrypted container or password-protected archive, never as a plain file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While you&#8217;re tidying up, make sure your Google Account itself is protected with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2015\/11\/secure-google-email-account\/\">2-Step Verification<\/a>, since it guards every password Chrome syncs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Export_passwords_option_missing\"><\/span>Export passwords option missing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Work or school Chrome:<\/strong> your administrator may have turned off password export.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Old Chrome version:<\/strong> update Chrome, as menu names changed in recent versions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No saved passwords on this device:<\/strong> sign in to Chrome with your Google Account and turn on password sync, or export from passwords.google.com.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_Chrome_exported_passwords_go\"><\/span>Where do Chrome exported passwords go?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On a computer, the CSV file goes wherever you choose in the save dialog, usually Downloads. On Android and iPhone, you choose the location in the share or save sheet.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_export_Chrome_passwords_without_the_Google_password\"><\/span>Can I export Chrome passwords without the Google password?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Usually yes. Chrome asks for your device lock (PIN, fingerprint, Face ID or computer password). The web version at passwords.google.com asks for your Google Account password.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_exporting_passwords_delete_them_from_Chrome\"><\/span>Does exporting passwords delete them from Chrome?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Exporting only makes a copy. Your passwords stay in Google Password Manager until you delete them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_import_passwords_back_into_Chrome\"><\/span>Can I import passwords back into Chrome?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. In Google Password Manager, open Settings and use Import passwords to load a CSV file.<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo by FlyD on Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Switching to a new password manager, or just want a backup? 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