Import guide · Updated July 2026

Digitize Your Cookbook Collection

Snap a photo of any cookbook page. Get a digital recipe you can search, edit, and cook from.

25K+

Recipes Saved

20s

Avg. Extraction Time

91%

Accuracy

Days Free Trial

In short TL;DR

Save Cookbook Photo recipes in 20s. PlanPlate extracts ingredients, steps, and timing automatically, then converts to Thermomix-ready instructions if you want, in any of 4 languages.

How it works

Take a Photo

Open your cookbook to the recipe page and snap a clear photo

PlanPlate Does the Rest

Our OCR technology reads the text and structures it as a recipe.

Edit if Needed

Review the extracted recipe and make any adjustments.

What you get

OCR text recognition for printed recipes

Handles handwritten recipe cards

Works with magazine clippings

Preserves recipe structure automatically

Built by Matthias

Built by a single dad of three who wanted a better way to organize family meals.

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Common questions

Does it work with handwritten recipes?

Yes! PlanPlate can read most handwritten recipes, including family recipe cards.

What about old or faded cookbooks?

As long as the text is readable to you, PlanPlate can usually extract it.

Can I scan multiple pages at once?

Currently one page at a time for best accuracy. Multi-page scanning is on our roadmap.

Can I save Cookbook Photo recipes for free?

PlanPlate offers a 7-day free trial where you can save unlimited Cookbook Photo recipes. After the trial, you can subscribe for EUR39.99/year or EUR4.99/month to continue.