How to Export Passwords from Google Chrome to a CSV File

Google Chrome has a highly capable built-in password manager that automatically saves and synchronizes your login credentials across all your devices. However, if you are planning to switch to a different browser (like Firefox or Edge) or migrate to a dedicated, encrypted password manager (like Bitwarden or 1Password), you need to get your data out of Chrome first.

To do this, Chrome allows you to export all your saved usernames and passwords into a single CSV (Comma Separated Values) file. This file can then be instantly imported into almost any other password management software.

Here is exactly how to export your passwords from Google Chrome on both desktop computers and mobile devices.

How to Export Passwords on a Computer (Windows / Mac)

1. Open the Google Chrome browser on your computer.
2. Click the three vertical dots (the menu icon) in the top-right corner of the window.
3. Hover your mouse over Passwords and autofill, then click on Google Password Manager from the expanded menu.
4. You are now in the password manager interface. Look at the left-hand sidebar and click on Settings.
5. Scroll down to the Export passwords section.
6. Click the blue Download file button.
7. Verify your identity: Chrome requires security verification before allowing an export. You will be prompted to enter your computer’s main login password, PIN, or use a fingerprint (Windows Hello / Touch ID). This is the password you use to unlock your computer, not your Google Account password.
8. Once verified, a standard “Save As” window will appear. Choose a location to save your file (e.g., your Desktop) and click Save.

How to Export Passwords on Mobile (Android / iPhone)

The process is very similar if you are using the Chrome app on a smartphone.

1. Open the Google Chrome app on your phone.
2. Tap the three dots menu (located in the top-right corner on Android, and the bottom-right corner on iOS).
3. Tap Settings (the gear icon).
4. Tap Password Manager.
5. Look for a Settings (gear) icon inside the Password Manager (usually at the top right or bottom right depending on your device). Tap it.
6. Tap Export passwords.
7. Authenticate yourself using your phone’s lock screen PIN, Face ID, or fingerprint.
8. You will then be given the option to save the CSV file to your device’s local storage or share it via email or another app.

Crucial Security Warning Regarding CSV Files

When you export your passwords from Chrome, they are saved in a standard .csv file. This file format is unencrypted plain text.

This means if anyone opens that file in Excel, Notepad, or any other program, they will see a perfectly organized list of every single website you use, your exact usernames, and your exact passwords, clearly visible without any security barriers.

To keep your accounts secure, you must follow these rules:

• Never leave this CSV file sitting on your Desktop.
• Never upload this CSV file to a cloud storage service like Dropbox or Google Drive.
• Never email this file to yourself.
• Delete the file immediately as soon as you have finished importing it into your new password manager, and ensure you empty your computer’s Trash/Recycle Bin afterward.