Renneled

Q: How can I transfer foldered bookmarks to my Windows computer?

So, I have a couple thousand bookmarks that I'd like to backup to my Windows computer; the vast majority of them are contained within multiple Safari bookmarks folders. Unfortunately, these folders don't seem to be transferred whenever I sync my iPad's bookmarks to Microsoft's Internet Explorer. Any advice?

iPad Mini, iOS 6

Posted on Aug 31, 2016 12:36 PM

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Q: How can I transfer foldered bookmarks to my Windows computer?

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  • by becky_s22,

    becky_s22 becky_s22 Sep 1, 2016 9:36 AM in response to Renneled
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    Sep 1, 2016 9:36 AM in response to Renneled

    Thanks for joining Apple Support Communities, Renneled!

    Being able to use bookmarks on different operating systems is a wonderful thing. Apple does has a way to do this too. The easiest and most effective way to sync your bookmarks is to use Apple’s iCloud service.

    How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch -- You'll need to update your iPad's iOS in order to sync the bookmarks from it to your PC's browsers. Updating shouldn't pose a problem, but it's always better to "have" a backup than to "need" a backup.

    Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch -- Follow the instructions here to update to the latest iOS. Once your iPad is up-to-date, go to Settings > iCloud and toggle the button to the right of "Safari". You can also sync any other information using iCloud from this screen as well.

    Download iCloud for Windows --  Use this link to download/install the iCloud control panel, then restart your PC. Once it's back up, open the iCloud control panel and log in with the same username and password you're using in iCloud on your iPad. Select the services you’d like to keep in sync, but definitely make sure there's a checkbox next to "Bookmarks" and select the browser you want to sync with on your PC. 

     

    Have an excellent day!

  • by Renneled,

    Renneled Renneled Sep 1, 2016 12:16 PM in response to becky_s22
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    Sep 1, 2016 12:16 PM in response to becky_s22

    I've done that, but the bookmarks contained within folders which I've created don't seem to be syncing. Only the "Favorites" folder is transferred.