The Bookmarks file is not a plain text file you can read in Notepad (though you can try). It is a , which is human-readable but messy.
/home/ /.config/google-chrome/Default
| OS | Path to Bookmarks file | |----|--------------------------| | Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Bookmarks | | macOS | ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default/Bookmarks | | Linux | ~/.config/google-chrome/Default/Bookmarks | | ChromeOS | Not directly accessible (use sync) | where is chrome bookmarks stored
Relying on Chrome Sync is great, but it isn't foolproof. Sometimes sync errors can wipe out data, or you might find yourself unable to log into your Google account. Knowing the physical location of your bookmarks ensures that your curated list of the web remains under your control, regardless of cloud glitches. To help you further, tell me if you're trying to: (using the .bak file) Transfer data to a new PC Fix a corrupted profile I can provide the specific steps for any of those tasks. The Bookmarks file is not a plain text
C:\Users\ \AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default Sometimes sync errors can wipe out data, or