What’s the best way to migrate from Edge to another browser? (I’m leaving after the rounded corners)

Gabriel Freitas 40 Reputation points
2026-06-14T03:25:38.8533333+00:00

Ever since Microsoft forced rounded corners in Edge, I can’t use the browser anymore. It looks absurdly ugly, and the wasted screen space bothers me a lot.

I’m migrating to another browser. I thought about Chrome, but I’d like to hear your opinion on good browsers to switch to.

Also, what’s the best way to export favorites, passwords, etc. to the new browser? I’d like something somewhat automatic.

Goodbye Edge, until next time.

Microsoft Edge | Favorites, history, and downloads | Windows 10
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Hendrix-V 18,925 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2026-06-17T00:38:26.17+00:00

Hi Gabriel Freitas,

I understand that you prefer to move away from Microsoft Edge because of the current rounded-corner design. If you decide to switch browsers, the safest way is to export your important browsing data first, then import it into the new browser before removing or clearing anything from Edge.

To proceed, please try these following steps:

1, Export your Favorites from Edge

  • Open Edge and go to: edge://favorites/
  • Select the three dots on the Favorites page.
  • Choose Export favorites and save the HTML file.

2, Export saved passwords, if needed

  • Open Edge Settings > Profiles > Passwords.
  • Choose Export passwords.
  • Save the CSV file temporarily.

Please note that exported password CSV files are not encrypted, so store the file securely and delete it after importing it into your new browser.

3, Import the data into your new browser

  • Open the new browser’s settings.
  • Look for Import browser data, Import bookmarks, or a similar option.
  • Import the Favorites HTML file and password CSV file if supported.

Please reinstall extensions manually since extensions may not transfer completely between browsers.

Optionally, you can set the new browser as default

  • Go to Windows Settings > Apps > Default apps.
  • Select your preferred browser.
  • Click Set default.

I hope this helps you move your bookmarks, passwords, and browsing setup safely without losing important data.

Let me know if you need further assistance, feel free to ask me by clicking "Add Comment" or "Add Answer" if you cannot add comment so your response will be visible. Thanks for your effort.

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  1. Bulldog 4,555 Reputation points
    2026-08-14T15:32:20.5+00:00

    " ... I thought about Chrome ..."

    Think again.

    Screenshot 2026-08-14 113011

    And you can forget about Firefox.

    Screenshot 2026-08-14 113410

    Then again, if something like rounded corners bothers you so much, you'll likely find something to hate in any browser you try.

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    2026-06-14T03:25:54.26+00:00

    Favorites, passwords, and other browsing data can be exported from Microsoft Edge and then imported into another browser.

    To export and move data from Edge:

    1. Open Microsoft Edge.
    2. Go to Settings and more ... > Settings.
    3. Select Import browser data.
    4. From the Import browser data page, select the browser whose data should be imported or exported.
    5. Under Choose what to import, select the specific data types (favorites, passwords, browsing history, etc.).
    6. Select Import to move data into Edge, or use the export options (for example, exporting favorites to a file) and then import that file in the target browser.

    Alternatively, type edge://settings/profiles/importBrowsingData in the Edge address bar to go directly to the Import browser data page and follow the same steps.

    Edge can import and export:

    • Favorites/bookmarks
    • Passwords
    • Browsing history
    • Other profile data, depending on the target browser and options selected

    Most modern browsers (such as Chrome or other Chromium-based browsers) provide an Import bookmarks and settings feature that can read Edge’s exported data or directly import from Edge, making the migration largely automatic.

    If signed into Edge with a Microsoft account and sync is enabled, ensure all data is fully synced before exporting so the latest favorites and passwords are included.

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