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Importing & Creating Recipes 🥗
Importing guides with step-by-step instructions for socials, scanning and more
Importing from Socials
How to import recipes from TikTok
While watching a TikTok recipe, tap Share → More… → CookBook. Choose Save to CookBook to store it instantly or Edit recipe to tweak details first. CookBook pulls the recipe from the video caption, or follows any link in the caption if the text is missing.
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How to import recipes from Instagram
On Instagram, tap Share → Share to… → CookBook. Choose Save to CookBook to store it instantly or Edit recipe to tweak tags, notes, or nutrition first. CookBook pulls the recipe from the caption - or follows any link in the post if the caption is empty.
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How to import recipes from Facebook
On any Facebook post, tap Share → More… → CookBook. Choose Save to CookBook to store it instantly or Edit recipe to tweak tags, notes, or nutrition first. CookBook pulls the recipe from the caption - or follows any link in the post if the caption is empty.
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How to import recipes from YouTube
On iOS, tap Share under a YouTube video → More… → CookBook, then choose Save or Edit recipe. CookBook pulls the recipe from the video caption or linked website.
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How to import recipes from Pinterest
Open the Pin, tap Share → More apps… → CookBook, then choose Save to CookBook or Edit recipe. CookBook follows the link behind the Pin and imports the recipe from its original website.
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How to import recipes from Reddit
Open the Reddit post, tap Share → More… → CookBook, then choose Save or Edit recipe. CookBook pulls the recipe from the post text or any linked site.
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Browser Extensions
How to share and import a recipe from your browser
On iOS use the Safari Share Extension, on Android use the Share menu, and on desktop install the CookBook Chrome or Edge extension. All three routes send the page straight into CookBook, no copy-paste required.
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How to share and import a recipe from Safari on iOS
In Safari, open the recipe page, tap Share → CookBook → Save to CookBook (or Edit recipe). If CookBook isn’t in the share sheet, add it once and it will stay there for future imports.
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How to share and import a recipe from Chrome on Android
On any recipe page in Chrome, tap More ⋮ → Share → CookBook → Import, then Save (or edit first). CookBook pulls the recipe into your library and syncs it across all devices.
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How to install and use the Google Chrome browser extension
Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store, pin the CookBook icon, sign in once, and click the icon on any recipe page to save or edit the recipe in CookBook.
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How to install and use the CookBook extension in Microsoft Edge
Edge doesn’t have a native CookBook add-on, but you can install our Chrome extension in Edge in under a minute, then click the CB icon on any recipe page, sign in, and hit Edit recipe to save it.
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Smart Imports
How to import recipes from plain text and links
Copy the recipe text or link, open CookBook, tap Paste (or Add → Text), then Confirm. Review the preview and tap Save - CookBook pulls the title, servings, ingredients and steps automatically.
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How to use the Recipe Scanner
Tap Add (+) → Scan recipe image, choose Automatic (AI) or Manual, snap or select up to two photos, then Save. CookBook reads the images, fills in the title, ingredients, and steps, and lets you edit anything before saving.
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How to get the best results from the Recipe Scanner
Shoot a flat, evenly-lit page, keep text sharp and upright, and (in Manual mode) select each ingredient or step column separately. Small tweaks in lighting and framing make a huge difference to scanner accuracy.
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Importing from Apps
How to import recipes from notes app
In your Notes app, open the note, tap Share → CookBook, then choose Save to CookBook or Edit recipe. CookBook scans the text, fills in the title, ingredients, and steps, and saves it to your library.
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How to import recipes from another app
Most recipe apps let you export their data. For bulk transfers, email the file and your CookBook username to team@cookbookmanager.com and we’ll import everything for you (Pro plan required). If you’re moving from an app we don’t directly support, you may still be able to transfer your recipes using our CSV template with help from an AI tool such as ChatGPT or Claude.
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How do I import recipes from ReciMe into CookBook?
ReciMe does not currently offer a built-in export feature. To move your recipes to CookBook, you can request an export from ReciMe, use CookBook’s linked CSV bulk import template, or import recipes individually using our web app and browser extension.
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Adding Recipes
Can I just save a photo as a recipe?
Yes. Snap or upload a picture, give it a title, tap Save and fill in the ingredients and instructions whenever you have time.
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How do I import recipes from PDFs?
You can import recipes from a PDF by scanning it in CookBook. Use Automatic for the quickest results, or Manual if you want more control. Manual mode lets you scan up to 5 PDF pages into a single recipe.
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Recipe Formatting
How to add headers to group ingredients and instructions?
You can add headers in two ways, either with the Add header button or by using Bulk edit and colons : to format groups.
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What do I do if an ingredient has no quantity?
Enter 0 for the amount (e.g., “0 salt and pepper, to taste”). CookBook hides the zero after you save, but the ingredient still works with scaling and unit conversions.
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How do I automatically calculate nutritional information?
Open a recipe, tap Edit, scroll to the Nutrition section, then tap Calculate nutrition. CookBook will estimate the nutritional values based on the ingredients in your recipe.
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Bulk Importing
How do I bulk import recipes into CookBook?
Send your export file and CookBook username to team@cookbookmanager.com and we’ll load your entire library for you. A Pro subscription is required. If you’re moving from an app we don’t directly support, you may still be able to transfer your recipes using our CSV template with help from an AI tool such as ChatGPT or Claude.
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How do I bulk import a CookBook recipe file?
Email your CookBook backup (.zip) and the email/username of the account you want it loaded into to team@cookbookmanager.com. We’ll add every recipe for you - just make sure that account is on a Pro plan.
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General
How to add CookBook to your Android share menu
Open any page, tap Share → More… → Edit, tap CookBook to add it, then press Done. CookBook now appears in your main share sheet for faster recipe imports.
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How to add CookBook to your iOS share sheet
In Safari (or any app that shows the Share sheet), tap Share → More (…) → Edit, tap + next to CookBook to add it, then drag it to the top of your Favorites row and tap Done.
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