Import guide · Updated July 2026

See a Dish? Get the Recipe.

Take a photo of any dish and PlanPlate will reverse-engineer a recipe to recreate it.

10K+

Recipes Saved

30s

Avg. Extraction Time

85%

Accuracy

Days Free Trial

In short TL;DR

Save Dish Photo recipes in 30s. PlanPlate extracts ingredients, steps, and timing automatically, then converts to Thermomix-ready instructions if you want, in any of 4 languages.

How it works

Snap the Dish

Take a photo of any dish you want to recreate - at a restaurant, friend's house, anywhere

PlanPlate Analyzes

PlanPlate identifies the dish and generates a recipe based on visual analysis.

Cook Your Version

Get a complete recipe with ingredients and steps to recreate the dish.

What you get

Smart dish recognition

Generates complete recipes from photos

Works with complex plated dishes

Suggests ingredient alternatives

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

How accurate is the recipe?

PlanPlate generates its best approximation based on visual cues. Results are usually delicious but may differ from the original.

Does it work with any cuisine?

Yes! PlanPlate recognizes dishes from cuisines around the world.

Can I take a photo from a menu?

Yes! Menu photos work great, especially if the dish name is visible.

Can I save Dish Photo recipes for free?

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