Import guide · Updated July 2026

Save YouTube Cooking Videos

Turn any cooking video into a written recipe. From 30-minute tutorials to quick Shorts.

30K+
Recipes Saved
45s
Avg. Extraction Time
93%
Accuracy
7
Days Free Trial

In short TL;DR

Save YouTube recipes in 45s. PlanPlate extracts ingredients, steps, and timing automatically, then converts to Thermomix-ready instructions if you want, in any of 4 languages.

How it works

1

Share from YouTube

Find any cooking video on YouTube and tap the Share button

2

Choose PlanPlate

Select PlanPlate from the share menu. We'll analyze the video for you.

3

Cook Without Rewinding

Get a clean written recipe. No more pausing and rewinding the video.

What you get

Works with full videos and YouTube Shorts
Extracts from spoken narration
Uses video description for ingredient lists
Handles multiple recipe formats
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Common questions

Does it work with long cooking videos?

Yes! Whether it's a 5-minute quick recipe or a 45-minute cooking show, we extract the complete recipe.

What about YouTube Shorts?

YouTube Shorts are fully supported, just like TikTok videos.

Can it handle videos in other languages?

Yes! We support videos in English, German, French, Spanish, and more.

Can I save YouTube recipes for free?

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

Never lose a YouTube recipe again

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