Save YouTube recipes
in one tap.
Paste any YouTube recipe link. ChefExtract turns it into a clean recipe with ingredients and step-by-step instructions — ready to cook from.
Free to try · No account required for first recipe
Three steps. Twenty seconds.
Copy the YouTube link
Tap the share icon on any recipe video and choose Copy Link. Works with all YouTube videos.
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 video.
Built for YouTube cooking videos
Not just another link parser.
Reads the video — not just the description
Descriptions are often missing the actual quantities. ChefExtract analyses the video frames, on-screen text overlays, and audio narration to capture what the creator actually says.
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 autoplay, no scrolling — just the recipe.
Credit the creator
Every saved recipe keeps a link back to the original YouTube video so you can rewatch, comment, or follow.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this work on YouTube videos with no description?
- Yes. If the description has no recipe, ChefExtract watches the video itself and uses what the creator says and shows on screen. It works with public videos up to 30 minutes, and you get a notification when the recipe is ready.
- 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 when the description has the recipe. If ChefExtract has to watch the video, it runs in the background and can take a few minutes.
Stop pausing YouTube videos.
Save your first YouTube recipe in under a minute. Free, no account needed.