Importing from Socials

• How to import recipes from Reddit

  Import a recipe from Reddit Open the Reddit post that contains the recipe. Tap Share Tap More…. Choose CookBook from the list of apps. Don’t see it? Add CookBook to your share sheet: see iOS Guide (https://help.cookbookmanager.com/en/article/how-to-add-cookbook-to-your-ios-share-sheet-3Few readers

• How to import recipes from YouTube

  Tips for better results Importing works best when the full recipe is written in the video caption. If no caption recipe is found, CookBook follows any linked website and tries to import from there. Import a recipe from YouTube Open the YouTube video that contains the recipe.Some readers

• How to import recipes from Instagram

  How to import from Instagram (step-by-step) Find a recipe on Instagram you'd like to import Tap the Share button (bottom left) Tap Share to… (iOS) or Share (Android). Pick CookBook inPopular

• How to import recipes from TikTok

  How to import from TikTok (step-by-step) Find a recipe on TikTok you'd like to import Tap the Share arrow on the right-hand panel. Swipe the app icons to the end and tap More.. Select CoSome readers

• How to import recipes from Facebook

  How to import from Facebook (step-by-step) Find a recipe on Facebook you'd like to import Tap the Share button Swipe the app icons to the end and tap More.. Pick CookBook in the app lSome readers

• How to import recipes from Pinterest

  How to import from Pinterest (step-by-step) Find a recipe on Pinterest you'd like to import Tap the Share button Swipe the app icons to the end and tap More apps.. Pick CookBook in the app list. Don’t see it? Add CookBook to your share sheet: see  iOS GFew readers

Browser Extensions

• How to share and import a recipe from your browser

  Apple iOS (Safari) Open the recipe page in Safari. Tap the Share icon → choose CookBook. Don’t see it? Follow Add CookBook to iOS share sheet (https://help.cookbookmanager.com/en/article/how-to-add-cookbook-to-your-ios-share-sheet-Some readers

• How to share and import a recipe from Safari on iOS

  Import a recipe from Safari (step-by-step) Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad and go to the recipe you’d like to import. Tap the Share icon in the bottom toolbar Scroll through the apps and select CookBook. Don’t see CookBook? Follow the steps here (https://heFew readers

• How to share and import a recipe from Chrome on Android

  Import a recipe from Chrome (step-by-step) Open Google Chrome on your Android phone or tablet and find the recipe you want to import. Tap the More icon (three vertical dots) and select Share. Tap the CookBook icon in the list of available apps. Don’t see it? Add CookSome readers

• How to install and use the Google Chrome browser extension

  Install the extension in Chrome Open the CookBook extension on the Chrome webstore here.Few readers

• How to install and use the CookBook extension in Microsoft Edge

  Install the extension in Edge Open Microsoft Edge and visit the CookBook extension on the Chrome webstore (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/cookbook-apFew readers

Smart Imports

• How to import recipes from plain text and links

  Import from plain text and links from anywhere! Websites, emails, texts, we've got them all covered. Import text from a website using Share (iOS & Android) Open the recipe page in your browser. Highlight and select the recipe text In the optionFew readers

• How to use the Recipe Scanner

  What you can scan Cookbooks and magazines Hand-written family recipe cards Phone screenshots or photos PDFs (pick which page) Drag-and-drop images (Web App) Automatic AI scan 📸 Add (+) → Scan recipe image → AutomaSome readers

• How to get the best results from the Recipe Scanner

  3 keys to cleaner scans Flat & bright Lay the book or page completely flat - no curves or shadows. Use diffuse light (daylight by a window or soft kitchen lighting). Avoid glare from overhead bulbs. Square the shot Hold the camera directlFew readers

Importing from Apps

• How to import recipes from notes app

  Import from notes and plain text from anywhere! Websites, emails, texts, we've got them all covered. Import text & links from notes app Open the recipe stored in your notes app Tap on the Share icon Pick CookBook from the list of availabFew readers

• How to import recipes from another app

  Single-recipe imports (do it yourself) You can import individual recipe files yourself. Export theSome readers

• How do I import recipes from ReciMe into CookBook?

  About importing from ReciMe ReciMe does not provide a self-service way to export your recipes. Your recipes are still yours, but moving them requires one of the methods below. CookBook supports importing recipes from many sFew readers

Adding Recipes

• Can I just save a photo as a recipe?

  How to do it Tap Add (+) on the bottom bar. Choose New blank recipe (or Scan recipe image if you’re taking the photo right now). Type a title—that’s the only required field. Tap the camera / gallery icon to add your photo(s). Tap Save. You now have a placeholder recipe with an image. Later, open it, tap *Few readers

• How do I import recipes from PDFs?

  Import a recipe from a PDF (Automatic) Tap Add on the bottom navigation bar. Select Scan recipe image. Choose Automatic (AI). Select PDF. Pick your PDF file. Choose the page you want to scan. Tap Scan recipe. ReviewSome readers

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. Method 1 - Add header button Under Ingredients or Instructions, tap Add header. A new line will appear, already set as a header. To move headers or steps around, tap the Order button next to the section title and drag items up or down. You can also edit any line and convert it into a header by tapping the Header button. MFew readers

• What do I do if an ingredient has no quantity?

  Why use zero? CookBook needs a numeric value to handle serving-size scaling. A “0” keeps the ingredient in the list without affecting totals. Tips Add “to taste,” “as needed,” or a similar note in the ingredient line for clarity. Example: 0 garlic powder – to taste If you later decidFew readers

• How do I automatically calculate nutritional information?

  Automatically calculate nutrition for a recipe Open the recipe you want to calculate nutrition for. Tap Edit. Scroll down to the Nutrition section. Tap Calculate nutrition. CookBook will estimate calories, macros, and other nutrition values from the ingrediePopular

Bulk Importing

• How do I bulk import recipes into CookBook?

  Bulk imports For larger recipe collections, we can import your recipes for you. Email team@cookbookmanager.com with: Your CookBook email /Few readers

• How do I bulk import a CookBook recipe file?

  How to export your recipes from CookBook: Sign in to your CookBook account that holds the recipes. Tap Side menu ☰ → Settings → Backup / Export recipes. Choose CookBook files. Wait for CookBook to generate a .zip file, then save orFew readers

General

• How to add CookBook to your Android share menu

  Add CookBook to the Android share sheet Open a recipe page in Chrome (or any browser) and tap Share. Swipe the row of app icons to the end and tap More…. Tap Edit (top-right) In the suggestions list, find CookBook and tap it to add the app to your favourites row. Tip: If CoFew readers

• How to add CookBook to your iOS share sheet

  Add CookBook to Favorites Open any recipe web page and tap the Share icon (square with an arrow). Swipe the row of app icons to the end and tap More (•••). Tap Edit (top-right). Under Suggestions, tap + next to CookBook. Tip: Don’t see CookBoFew readers