• How to import recipes from TikTok

  Quick answer: 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. 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 *Few readers

• How to import recipes from Instagram

  Quick answer: 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. 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 CookBookFew readers

• How do I import recipes from PDFs?

  Quick answer: 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. 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. ReviFew readers

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

  Quick answer: 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. 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 (/hc/en-Few readers

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

  Quick answer: 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. 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 CFew readers

• How to share and import a recipe from your browser

  Quick answer: 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. 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. Tap Save to CookBook or Edit recipe.Few readers

• How do I import recipes from ReciMe into CookBook?

  Quick answer: 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. 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 manFew readers

• How to use the Recipe Scanner

  Quick answer: 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. 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 → AutFew readers

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

  Quick answer: 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. Install the extension in Edge Open Microsoft Edge and visit the CookBook extension on the Chrome webstore (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/cookbookFew readers

• How do I bulk import recipes into CookBook?

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

• How to import recipes from Reddit

  Quick answer: 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. 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 and Android Guide (/hc/en-gb/articles/132249853346Few readers

• How to import recipes from plain text and links

  Quick answer: 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. 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 optionsFew readers

• How to import recipes from Facebook

  Quick answer: 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. 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 apFew readers

• How to install and use the Google Chrome browser extension

  Quick answer: 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. Install the extension in Chrome Open the CookBook extension on the Chrome webstore herFew readers

• How to import recipes from notes app

  Quick answer: 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. 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 availableFew readers

• How do I bulk import a CookBook recipe file?

  Quick answer: 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. 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 saveFew readers

• How to get the best results from the Recipe Scanner

  Quick answer: 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. 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 direFew readers

• 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

• How to import recipes from YouTube

  Quick answer: 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. 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.Few readers

• Can I just save a photo as a recipe?

  Quick answer: Yes. Snap or upload a picture, give it a title, tap Save and fill in the ingredients and instructions whenever you have time. 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, taFew readers

• How to import recipes from Pinterest

  Quick answer: 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. 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  iOFew readers

• How to import recipes from another app

  Quick answer: 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. Single-recipe imports (do it yourself) You can import individual recipe files yourself. ExportFew readers

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

  Quick answer: 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. 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 decideFew readers

• How to add CookBook to your iOS share sheet

  Quick answer: 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.  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 CooFew readers

• How do I automatically calculate nutritional information?

  Quick answer: 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. 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 ingredientFew readers

• How to add CookBook to your Android share menu

  Quick answer: 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. 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: IfFew readers