Three steps. Twenty seconds.
Copy the Pinterest link
Open any recipe pin and tap the share button to copy the link. Works with all Pinterest pins.
Open ChefExtract
ChefExtract detects the link from your clipboard automatically. One tap on Extract.
Cook from your cookbook
The recipe is saved with ingredients, steps, prep + cook time, and a link back to the original pin.
Built for Pinterest recipe hunters
Not just another bookmark tool.
Reads the source — not just the pin description
Pinterest descriptions are often incomplete. ChefExtract follows the pin to the original recipe page and extracts the complete ingredients and instructions.
Clean ingredient lists
Structured measurements, not 'a glug of oil and a handful of pasta.' Edit anything you want before saving.
Cook offline
Once saved, recipes live on your phone. No internet, no re-pinning, no scrolling — just the recipe.
Credit the creator
Every saved recipe keeps a link back to the original pin so you can revisit, comment, or follow the creator.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this work on Pinterest pins that link to external sites?
- Yes. ChefExtract follows the link and extracts the recipe from the original source page, whether it's a blog, YouTube video, or another site.
- Is it free?
- Yes — you get a free extraction with no account required. Sign up for a free account to save recipes to your cookbook and get more free extractions. Pro unlocks unlimited extractions.
- What other platforms does it support?
- Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook reels, and most cooking websites. Same paste-a-link flow.
- Does it work on Android?
- Yes! ChefExtract is available on both iOS and Android.
- How long does it take?
- Most extractions complete in 15 to 30 seconds.
