How to Use OperaPassView to Export Saved Passwords

How to Use OperaPassView to Export Saved Passwords

Warning: Exporting saved passwords creates a file that contains sensitive credentials. Store it securely, delete it when finished, and avoid exporting on shared or untrusted machines.

What you need

• A Windows PC with Opera installed (or access to a profile folder).
• OperaPassView from NirSoft (small portable utility).
• Temporary admin privileges if the Opera profile is protected by system permissions.

Step 1 — Download and prepare OperaPassView

1. Download the OperaPassView ZIP from NirSoft and extract it to a folder.
2. If Windows flags the file, unblock it in the file properties before running.

Step 2 — Locate the Opera profile (automatic or manual)

• OperaPassView usually detects the default Opera profile automatically.
• If you need to point it manually, locate your Opera profile folder:
  • Typical path: C:\Users\AppData\Roaming\Opera Software\Opera Stable
  • If using Opera GX or other channels, look for the corresponding folder (e.g., Opera GX, Opera Beta).

Step 3 — Run OperaPassView

1. Double-click OperaPassView.exe to start the program.
2. The utility will scan the detected profile and list saved logins with columns like Website, Username, Password, and Profile Path.

Step 4 — Review results

• Scan the list for the accounts you need.
• Use the program’s column sorting and search (Ctrl+F) to find specific sites or usernames.

Step 5 — Export saved passwords

1. Select the entries you want to export (Ctrl+A to select all).
2. Right-click and choose “Save Selected Items” or use the File → Save Selected Items menu.
3. Choose an export format:
   • CSV or TXT for spreadsheet use.
   • HTML for a readable report.
   • Encrypted formats are not provided by OperaPassView, so treat exported files as plaintext.
4. Pick a secure location (external encrypted drive or an encrypted folder) and save the file.

Step 6 — Secure the exported file and cleanup

• Immediately move the file to secure storage (encrypted drive, password manager import).
• Delete the plaintext export from the working machine and empty the Recycle Bin.
• If you used a temporary folder to run OperaPassView, delete it after use.

Troubleshooting and tips

• If OperaPassView shows no results, ensure Opera is closed and you pointed to the correct profile folder.
• If passwords are blank or encrypted, the profile may be protected by Windows account encryption; run OperaPassView under the same Windows user account that created the profile.
• Use a reputable password manager to import and store credentials instead of keeping plaintext exports.

Alternatives

• Use Opera’s sync feature to transfer passwords to another device.
• Import saved passwords directly into a password manager that supports browser imports.

If you want, I can provide a short script-like checklist you can print and follow step-by-step.

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