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How to analyze a browser profile in your browser

2026-05-19 · 1 min

This tool runs entirely in your browser — no upload, no server. Here's a typical workflow.

1. Collect the profile

Copy the browser's profile folder (see the per-browser location guides for exact paths). Include the -wal/-journal sidecars and any LevelDB folders.

2. Load it

On the home page click Select files (⌘/Shift-click for several) or drag the whole profile folder onto the drop zone. Folder upload is best — it auto-pairs -wal sidecars and groups LevelDB stores.

3. Read the results

Each recognised artifact gets its own tables. Use per-table search and column sort, and watch the valid / unsupported badges to confirm detection.

4. Build a timeline

The unified timeline merges history, downloads, cookies and sessions into one chronological view. Filter by date range or keyword, or group by day.

5. Export

Export any table or the filtered timeline to CSV or JSON for your report. Nothing ever leaves the machine.