How to Export Passwords from Microsoft Edge to a CSV File

If you have been using Microsoft Edge as your primary browser, it has likely saved dozens or even hundreds of passwords for your favorite websites. While the built-in password manager is convenient, you may eventually want to switch to a dedicated password manager app, move to a different browser, or simply create a secure offline backup of your credentials.

Fortunately, Microsoft Edge makes it incredibly easy to export all your saved passwords into a single, universally readable CSV file.

In this guide, you will learn exactly how to export your passwords from Microsoft Edge on both Windows and Mac computers.

How to Export Your Passwords

The process for exporting passwords is the same regardless of whether you are using Microsoft Edge on a Windows 11 PC or a Mac.

1. Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
2. Click on the three-dot menu icon located in the top-right corner of the window (just below the close button).
3. From the dropdown menu, select Settings.
4. In the Settings tab, click on Profiles on the left-hand sidebar (this should open by default).
5. Click on the Passwords section.
6. On the Passwords page, look for the “Saved passwords” section. To the right of the “Saved passwords” heading, you will see a small three-dot icon. Click it.
7. Select Export passwords from the tiny dropdown menu.
8. Edge will display a warning window reminding you that anyone who can see the exported file will be able to see your passwords. Click Export passwords to confirm.

Authentication and Saving

Because this is a highly sensitive action, Microsoft Edge requires you to verify your identity before it generates the file.

1. After clicking export, a system security prompt will appear.
2. If you are on Windows, you must enter your Windows PIN, password, or use Windows Hello (fingerprint or face scan) to authenticate.
3. If you are on a Mac, you must enter your Mac user account password or use Touch ID.
4. Once authenticated, a standard “Save As” dialogue box will open.
5. Choose a secure location to save your file (such as an encrypted folder or external USB drive) and click Save.

Your passwords will now be downloaded as a .csv file. You can open this file using Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or any plain text editor, or import it directly into a third-party password manager like 1Password or Bitwarden.

A Crucial Security Warning

A CSV file is entirely unencrypted. It stores your usernames, website URLs, and passwords in plain, readable text. Anyone who gains access to this file will have immediate access to all of your online accounts. Always delete the CSV file permanently from your hard drive immediately after you have successfully imported your passwords into your new password manager.