Chrome for iOS to get a guided Safari data migration feature - 9to5Mac

Switching from Safari to Chrome on iPhone is about to get much easier. Google is testing an on-device, guided importer for iOS that moves your Safari data directly into Chrome—no desktop required.

How it works: The import flow uses the ZIP file created by Safari’s Export Browsing Data (iPhone Settings > Apps > Safari). Chrome then walks you through what to bring over and where it will be stored, noting: "Your data will be saved to your Google Account."

What you can import:

• Passwords
• Credit cards
• Browsing history
• Bookmarks

Privacy and safety: After the import finishes, Chrome warns that the exported ZIP contains sensitive information and offers a one-tap option to delete it immediately.

Availability: The feature is currently being tested in Chrome 145 via TestFlight. With Chrome 144 as the current stable release, a wider public rollout is likely in the coming weeks.

Quick start:

• In Safari settings, tap Export Browsing Data to create the ZIP
• Open Chrome and start the Safari import
• Choose which items to migrate and confirm
• Delete the exported file when prompted

Source: https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/19/chrome-for-ios-to-get-a-guided-safari-data-migration-feature/