> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.foryoueats.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Bulk Import Recipes from Another App

> Move your recipe library from Cookbook, Plan To Eat, Copy Me That, Paprika, or Recipe Keeper into Foryoueats by exporting from your old app and uploading the file.

If you're switching to Foryoueats from another recipe manager, you don't have to start from scratch. Export your recipes from your current app and upload the file to bring your entire library over at once.

<Info>
  Bulk import preserves your recipe content, including ingredients, steps, and (where supported) images.
</Info>

## Supported apps

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Cookbook">
    Cookbook exports recipes as a ZIP file of YAML files.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Export from Cookbook">
        In Cookbook, go to **Settings → Backup / Export** and tap **Backup / export recipes**. Select **YAML files** as the format and tap **Backup**. This will produce a ZIP file.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Upload to Foryoueats">
        In Foryoueats, click your profile icon in the top right and select **Bulk Import/Export Recipes**. Select your app, click **Choose file**, select your ZIP, and click **Import**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Review imported recipes">
        Open **My Recipes** after the import completes to confirm your recipes came through correctly.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Plan To Eat">
    Plan To Eat lets you export your recipes as a CSV file.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Export from Plan To Eat">
        In Plan To Eat, go to **My Account** and scroll down to **Export My Recipes**. Click **Download csv file (spreadsheet)**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Upload to Foryoueats">
        In Foryoueats, click your profile icon in the top right and select **Bulk Import/Export Recipes**. Select your app, click **Choose file**, select your CSV, and click **Import**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Review imported recipes">
        Once the import finishes, open **My Recipes** to see your imported library. Check a few recipes to confirm ingredients and steps came through correctly.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Copy Me That">
    Copy Me That exports recipes as a ZIP file that includes your recipe images.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Export from Copy Me That">
        In Copy Me That, go to **Download recipes** and select **HTML (Single .html file plus images)** as the file format. This will produce a ZIP file.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Upload to Foryoueats">
        In Foryoueats, click your profile icon in the top right and select **Bulk Import/Export Recipes**. Select your app, click **Choose file**, select your ZIP, and click **Import**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Review imported recipes">
        Check **My Recipes** after the import completes to confirm your recipes and images are all present.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Paprika Recipe Manager 3">
    Paprika exports recipes in HTML format. You'll need to zip the exported folder before uploading.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Export from Paprika">
        In Paprika 3, go to **File → Export Recipes**. Set the format to **HTML** and click **Export**. Paprika will create a folder — zip that folder and upload the ZIP file.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Upload to Foryoueats">
        In Foryoueats, click your profile icon in the top right and select **Bulk Import/Export Recipes**. Select your app, click **Choose file**, select your ZIP, and click **Import**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Review imported recipes">
        Open **My Recipes** to confirm your library imported correctly.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    <Note>
      Paprika's export is only available on the desktop app (Mac or Windows). If you use Paprika on iOS or Android only, you'll need to install the desktop app to export.
    </Note>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Recipe Keeper">
    Recipe Keeper exports a proprietary ZIP file from its import/export settings.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Export from Recipe Keeper">
        In Recipe Keeper, go to **Settings** and click the **Import/Export** tab. Under **Export recipes to**, click **Recipe Keeper .zip file**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Upload to Foryoueats">
        In Foryoueats, click your profile icon in the top right and select **Bulk Import/Export Recipes**. Select your app, click **Choose file**, select your ZIP, and click **Import**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Review imported recipes">
        Check **My Recipes** after the import completes to verify your recipes came through correctly.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Using a different app?

If your current recipe manager isn't listed above, contact Foryoueats support. The team regularly adds support for new import formats based on user requests.

<Tip>
  As a workaround, most recipe apps let you view individual recipes that you can import using [Import from URL](/recipes/import-from-url) or [Create from image](/recipes/create-from-image).
</Tip>