Export Chrome Saved Passwords to a File

Updated 9 November 2026 · Standard formula, shown below

Yes. Google Chrome lets you export saved passwords as a CSV file through Google Password Manager; you may need to confirm your computer’s login before the export proceeds. The file is readable without a password, so save it only where you can protect it and delete it when you no longer need it.

What the export contains

Chrome’s export is a comma-separated values (CSV) file. It typically contains the website or app address, username, and password for each saved login. A spreadsheet program can open it, and many password managers can import it. Because the values are plain text, anyone who can access the file can read the passwords.

An export is useful when moving logins to another password manager, making a temporary migration copy, or reviewing entries outside Chrome. It is not an encrypted backup, and it does not automatically remove the passwords from Chrome or your Google Account. Exporting also does not change the passwords on the websites themselves.

Export passwords from Chrome on a computer

Menu labels and placement can vary slightly by Chrome version and operating system. On a desktop or laptop, use these steps:

Open Chrome and select the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner.
Choose Passwords and autofill, then Google Password Manager. In some versions, the first option may be labeled Passwords.
In Google Password Manager, open Settings. Look for Export passwords and select it.
Confirm the prompt. Your computer may ask you to authenticate using your device password, fingerprint, or another sign-in method.
Choose where to save the CSV file, if prompted, and note its location. Chrome may save it to the default downloads folder.

You can also enter chrome://password-manager/settings in Chrome’s address bar to reach the password manager settings, if that page is available in your installation. Use Chrome itself rather than a link or download from an unfamiliar site.

Find and handle the CSV file safely

After exporting, check the browser’s downloads list or the destination folder you selected. The filename may vary, so check the file type and location instead of relying on a particular name. If you need to inspect it, open it locally in a spreadsheet program or text editor. Avoid uploading it to a website or sending it through ordinary email or chat.

Keep it temporary: Export only when you have a specific task, such as importing into another password manager.
Restrict access: Store it in a private folder on a device you control. Do not leave it in a shared folder or on a public computer.
Do not mistake CSV for encryption: A CSV file has no password protection by default. Renaming it or placing it in a folder does not encrypt it.
Remove leftover copies: Delete the file after a successful import, and check the trash or recycle bin as appropriate. Copies may also exist in backup or synchronization services.

If you need a longer-term backup, use a trusted method that encrypts the file or a password manager’s protected backup process. Keep the encryption key or recovery information separate from the file. Do not create a second unprotected copy while trying to make the first one safer.

Importing the file into another password manager

Many password managers offer an import option for Chrome or CSV files, but their menus and accepted column names differ. In the destination app, look for an import tool and select the Chrome or CSV format it supports. Follow that app’s instructions, then verify several entries—including a login with a nonstandard website address—before deleting the export.

CSV imports can create duplicate entries if the destination already contains some of the same logins. They may also fail to map a column correctly. A password manager might support additional fields, such as notes or passkeys, that are not represented in Chrome’s CSV export. Treat the export as a transfer of the fields it includes, not a complete copy of every kind of account information.

Once imported, confirm that the destination can fill or display the expected usernames and passwords. Do not test by sharing the CSV or entering credentials into a site you reached from an unexpected link. If an import fails, consult the destination manager’s help for its current CSV format rather than editing sensitive data in an online converter.

Common problems and what to try

Export option is missing: Open Google Password Manager’s settings from Chrome and check again. If you are using a managed work or school device, an administrator may restrict password features. Chrome’s interface can also differ across platforms.
Authentication fails: Follow the operating system’s prompt and use the account or device authentication method it requests. If the prompt is unavailable or repeatedly fails, unlock or sign in to the computer first, then retry.
The file is not where expected: Check Chrome’s downloads list and the default downloads folder. If you chose a destination during export, check that folder as well.
The exported file looks like one long column: Some spreadsheet settings do not automatically split comma-separated data into columns. Use the program’s CSV import function and select comma as the delimiter, if needed.
Some passwords are absent: Check whether the entries are saved in the Chrome profile you exported from. A different profile, browser, or password manager may hold other logins. Unsaved passwords cannot be included.

Do not assume that an empty or incomplete export means your accounts have been deleted. The export is a copy of the saved entries available to that profile at the time; it does not erase online accounts or alter their credentials.

Exporting versus syncing or copying passwords

Exporting creates a separate file that you can move or import. Chrome sync, when enabled and configured for passwords, is intended to make saved information available across signed-in Chrome sessions; it does not provide a standalone CSV file. Copying a password one entry at a time can work for a small number of logins, but it is slower and easier to mistype.

Choose export when a compatible service needs a file for a one-time transfer. Prefer a password manager’s protected transfer or backup feature if it meets your needs. For access across your own devices, review Chrome’s sync settings instead of creating a file that could be exposed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I export Chrome passwords on an iPhone or Android phone?
Chrome’s CSV export workflow is generally provided through the desktop password manager settings. Mobile menus and available options differ; if you do not see an export option on your phone, use Chrome on a computer where you can sign in to the relevant profile.

Does the CSV file have a password?
No. The exported CSV is plain text by default. Anyone who can open the file may be able to read the saved usernames and passwords.

Does exporting delete passwords from Chrome?
No. Exporting makes a copy. It does not remove saved entries from Chrome, disable sync, or change passwords on websites.

Can I open the export in Excel or Google Sheets?
CSV files are supported by many spreadsheet programs. Because the file contains credentials, open it only in an application and on a device you trust; do not upload it to a cloud spreadsheet unless you have considered the access and storage risks.

Why can’t I find “Export passwords”?
The option may be in Google Password Manager’s settings rather than the browser’s main password list. Menu names can vary, and a managed device may limit the feature. Check Chrome’s password manager settings or ask your organization’s administrator about device restrictions.

Is exporting the same as backing up passwords?
It creates a copy, but the CSV is not protected as an encrypted backup. For a lasting backup, use an appropriately secured method and verify that you can restore the data before relying on it.

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