Quick answer: CookBook lets you share recipes in several ways, including with other CookBook users, as text, as a PDF, or by email. You can also adjust servings and measurements before sharing.

Ways you can share a recipe

CookBook supports the following sharing options:

• Share with a friend (QR code, file, or link for another CookBook user in our .CB format)
• Create a PDF to print or share
• Send the recipe by email
• Share a recipe summary (simple text)
• Share an ingredient summary (ingredients only as text)

Note: Sending a recipe directly by email is not available on the web app. On the web app, you will need to create a PDF and attach it to an email manually.

Share a recipe with a CookBook friend

1. Open the recipe you want to share.
2. Tap the Share icon in the top right corner.
3. Adjust servings if needed, or leave as default.
4. Adjust measurements if needed, or leave as default.
5. Tap Share with a friend.
6. Choose one of the following options:

• Share QR code
• Share file
• Copy link
• Share link

7. Select how you want to send it using your device share options such as text message, WhatsApp, or social apps.

Receiving a CookBook (.CB) recipe file

iOS

1. Tap the received CB recipe file.
2. Tap the Share icon.
3. Select CookBook from the app list.

• If you do not see CookBook, scroll right and tap More.

4. The recipe opens in CookBook.
5. Edit, add tags if you wish, then tap Save.

Android

1. Tap the received CB recipe file.
2. When the share sheet appears, select CookBook.
3. Choose Just once or Always.
4. The recipe opens in CookBook.
5. Edit if needed, then tap Save.

Share a recipe as a PDF

1. Open the recipe you want to share.
2. Tap the Share icon in the top right corner.
3. Adjust servings if needed.
4. Adjust measurements if needed.
5. Select Create PDF & print.
6. Choose your layout and design options.
7. Tap Export PDF & print.

What happens next:

• Apple: A print preview opens. Tap the Share icon to send, save, or print.
• Android: Choose how you want to share or print the PDF.
• Web app: The PDF downloads to your device and can be printed or shared.

Share a recipe by email

1. Open the recipe you want to share.
2. Tap the Share icon.
3. Adjust servings and measurements if needed.
4. Select Send in email.
5. Your default mail app opens with the recipe in the email body.
6. Add recipient details and send.

Note: This option only works if you are using your device’s default mail app and is not available on the web app.

Important note on sharing

Please make sure you have the appropriate rights before sharing a recipe. Never claim a recipe as your own if it is not.

Updated on: 14/06/2026