# How Souschef stores your recipes and personal data
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/account/data-storage

Your Souschef recipes and personal information are stored securely using encrypted cloud storage compliant with SOC2 Type 2 standards.

Souschef stores your data securely in the cloud, so your recipes are always available whenever you sign in — whether that's on your phone, a new tablet, or any other device. Here's a plain-language overview of what we store, where it lives, and how it's protected.

## What data is stored

When you use Souschef, we store:

* **Your account information** — your first and last name, and your email address.
* **Your saved recipes** — everything you've added or created inside the app.
* **Journal entries** — private notes and photos of what you cooked, tied to your account.
* **Shopping lists** — including lists you share and lists you join.
* **Collection membership** — collections you own or have joined.

That's what we collect to make the app work well for you.

Some things stay **on this device only** and are not restored on a new phone or after a reinstall:

* **Meal Plan** — your weekly plan of saved recipes
* **Pinned recipes** — the short-term now-cooking tray
* **Imported Recipes history** — recent import attempts (see [Recipes missing](/troubleshooting/recipes-missing))

## Where data is stored

Your data is stored using **Supabase**, a trusted cloud infrastructure provider. Here's what that means for your security:

* **Encrypted at rest** — your data is encrypted while it's stored, so it's protected even at the infrastructure level.
* **SOC2 Type 2 compliant** — Supabase meets rigorous, independently audited security standards.
* **Private server infrastructure** — data is held on isolated private servers, typically AWS EC2 instances.
* **Server locations** — servers are located in the **United States** or potentially other countries.

## Data sharing

Souschef **does not sell your personal data** — ever. We only share data in limited circumstances: as needed to operate the app (for example, sending emails you've opted into), to comply with legal obligations, or to protect our rights. We do not share your information with advertisers or data brokers.

## Your rights

You're in control of your data. At any time, you can:

* **Access or update** your personal information directly within the Souschef app.
* **Delete** your account and all associated data from within the app or by contacting [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co).

Souschef complies with the **General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)**, so if you're based in the EU or UK, your data rights are fully respected.

<Note>Souschef does not use cookies or any similar tracking technologies.</Note>

## Still need help?

Have a question about your data that isn't answered here? Reach out to our team at [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co) or visit our [contact support page](/troubleshooting/contact-support).

***

**Related articles**

* [Privacy and data questions about Souschef](/account/privacy)
* [Delete your Souschef account](/account/delete-account)
* [Sign in on another device](/account/sign-in-another-device)


# How to permanently delete your Souschef account and data
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/account/delete-account

You can delete your Souschef account and all associated data at any time — directly from the app or by emailing our privacy team.

You can delete your Souschef account at any time. When you do, your personal information and all saved recipes are permanently removed from our servers. There are two ways to go about it — straight from the app, or by sending us an email.

## How to delete your account

**Option 1: Delete from within the app**

The quickest way is to delete your account directly in Souschef:

1. Open Souschef and go to **Settings** or **Account**.&#x20;
2. Find and tap **Delete Account**.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm your decision.

**Option 2: Email us**

Prefer to handle it by email? Send a request to [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co). Include your name and the email address associated with your Souschef account, and we'll take care of the deletion for you.

<Warning>
  Deleting your account is **permanent**. All your saved recipes and personal data will be removed from our servers and cannot be recovered. Make sure you've saved anything you'd like to keep before proceeding.
</Warning>

## Still need help?

If you run into any issues or have questions about the deletion process, we're here to help. Visit our [contact support page](/troubleshooting/contact-support) or email [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co).

***

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<ul>
  <li><a href="/account/data-storage">How Souschef stores your data</a></li>
</ul>


# Souschef privacy FAQ: what we collect and how we use it
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/account/privacy

Common privacy questions about Souschef answered — what data we collect, how it is used, and how you can manage your preferences.

Souschef is committed to your privacy. We believe you deserve clear, plain-language answers about how your data is handled — not walls of legal text. Below you'll find answers to the questions we hear most often. If you want the full details, you can always read our complete Privacy Policy.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What personal information does Souschef collect?">
    Souschef collects only the information you provide when you register for an account:

    * **First and last name**
    * **Email address**

    We use this to personalize your experience, enable you to sign in, and (if you choose) send you optional email updates. We don't collect payment details, location data, or browsing history.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does Souschef sell my data?">
    No — Souschef does not sell your personal data, full stop. Your information is
    only ever used to operate the app, deliver emails you've opted into, comply
    with legal requirements, or protect our rights. It is never sold to or shared
    with advertisers or data brokers.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does Souschef use cookies?">
    No. Souschef does not use cookies or any similar tracking technologies. We
    don't track you across other websites or apps.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How can I manage my email preferences?">
    If you opt in, Souschef may send you two types of optional emails:

    * **Survey emails** — occasional questions to help us improve the app.
    * **Marketing emails** — product news, announcements, and updates.

    You can turn these on or off at any time in the **Email preferences** section of the app settings. You can also unsubscribe directly from any email we send you using the unsubscribe link at the bottom. Note that essential account or security messages (like password resets) may still be sent when necessary.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I request my data or have it deleted?">
    You have two options:

    1. **In the app** — you can access, update, or delete your account and personal information directly within Souschef.&#x20;
    2. **By email** — send a request to [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co) and include your name and account email address.

    We'll take care of your request promptly. See [Delete your Souschef account](/account/delete-account) for step-by-step instructions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is Souschef GDPR compliant?">
    Yes. Souschef adheres to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) standards. This means you have the right to access, correct, or erase your personal data, as well as the right to object to or restrict certain types of processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Who can see my journal, lists, and collections?">
    Your [journal](/using/journal) is private to your account. It is not shared with collaborators.

    [Shopping lists](/using/share-shopping-list) and [collections](/using/shared-collections) you share are visible to people with the private link and to members who have joined. The link is unlisted — it isn’t a public page.

    [Meal Plan](/using/meal-planner) and [pinned recipes](/using/pinned-recipes) stay on this device and are not shared.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Info>
  For the full Privacy Policy, visit
  [trysouschef.com/privacy](https://www.trysouschef.com/privacy).
</Info>

## Still need help?

Have a privacy question that isn't covered here? We're happy to help. Reach out to us at [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co) or visit our [contact support page](/troubleshooting/contact-support).

***

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* [How Souschef stores your data](/account/data-storage)
* [Delete your Souschef account](/account/delete-account)


# How to reset your Souschef password and get back in
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/account/reset-password

Forgot your Souschef password? Reset it in a few steps using your email address — the whole process happens right inside the app.

Forgotten passwords happen to the best of us! If you can't remember your Souschef password, you can reset it in just a few steps using your email address. No need to contact anyone — the whole process happens right from the app.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Souschef and tap Sign In">
    Launch the app and tap **Sign In** on the welcome screen.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap Forgot password?">
    Below the password field, tap the **Forgot password?** link.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your email address">
    Type in the email address associated with your Souschef account and tap **Send Reset Link**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check your inbox">
    Open your email app and look for a password reset message from Souschef. It should arrive within a few minutes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set a new password">
    Tap the link in the email, then choose and confirm a new password. Once saved, you can sign straight back in to Souschef.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  If the reset email doesn't appear within a few minutes, check your **spam** or **junk** folder — it can sometimes end up there.
</Tip>

<Note>
  If you signed up using a third-party sign-in method (such as Apple or Google), your password is managed by that provider, not Souschef. You'll need to reset it through your Apple ID or Google account settings instead.
</Note>

If you've tried the steps above and are still locked out, drop us a line at [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co) — we'll get you sorted.

## Still need help?

Our support team is always happy to lend a hand. Visit our [contact support page](/troubleshooting/contact-support) for all the ways to reach us.

***

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* [Sign in to Souschef on another device](/account/sign-in-another-device)
* [Contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)


# How to sign in to Souschef on a new phone or tablet
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/account/sign-in-another-device

Your Souschef recipes follow your account, not your device. Sign in on any new phone or tablet and your saved recipes sync automatically.

Your Souschef recipes are linked to your account, not just your device — so as soon as you sign in on a new phone or tablet, everything you've saved will be right there waiting for you. Just follow the steps below and you'll be back in the kitchen in no time.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download Souschef on your new device">
    Head to the **App Store** (iOS) or **Google Play** (Android) and download Souschef on your new device.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the app">
    Launch Souschef once it's finished installing.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap Sign In">
    On the welcome screen, tap **Sign In** — not "Get Started" or "Create Account."
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your account details">
    Enter the same email address and password — or use whichever sign-in method you chose when you first set up Souschef.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Your recipes will sync automatically">
    That's it! Your saved recipes and [journal](/using/journal) entries will sync to your new device automatically once you're signed in.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Make sure to tap **Sign In** rather than creating a new account — if you register a fresh account, your existing recipes won't appear.
</Note>

<Note>
  [Meal Plan](/using/meal-planner) and [pinned recipes](/using/pinned-recipes) live on this device only. They will not restore on a new phone or after a reinstall.
</Note>

<Tip>
  Can't remember which email you used to sign up? Check your inboxes for a welcome or confirmation email from Souschef — that'll tell you the address on file.
</Tip>

If you remember your email but have forgotten your password, you can [reset your password](/account/reset-password) quickly from the sign-in screen.

## Still need help?

If you're still having trouble signing in on your new device, our support team is happy to help. Reach out at [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co) or visit our [contact support page](/troubleshooting/contact-support).

***

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* [Reset your Souschef password](/account/reset-password)
* [My recipes are missing](/troubleshooting/recipes-missing)
* [How Souschef stores your data](/account/data-storage)


# What happens to your recipes after cancelling Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/billing/after-cancellation

Find out what happens to your saved recipes after cancelling your Souschef subscription — your recipes stay yours to keep on the free plan.

Cancelling Souschef Plus doesn't delete any of your saved recipes — your recipe library stays intact. Here's what to expect once you cancel.

## What happens to your recipes

* **Your recipes stay in your account.** Everything you've imported and saved remains in your library, tied to your Souschef account. Every recipe you import is yours to keep — recipes don't expire.
* **You keep Plus features until the end of your billing period.** If you cancel mid-month or mid-year, unlimited imports continue until your paid period ends.
* **Your account returns to the free plan.** After your paid period ends, you'll be back on the free plan — up to 5 new recipe imports per week. You can still view, organize, edit, search, and cook from every recipe already in your library. The weekly limit only affects new imports.

## Will I lose my recipes?

No. Cancelling Souschef Plus does not delete any recipes from your library. Your recipes stay fully accessible on the free plan. To permanently remove your recipes and account data, you'd need to [delete your account](/account/delete-account) separately.

## Questions about your data?

If you're worried about anything after cancelling, please reach out to [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co) and we'll help you sort it out.

## Still need help?

If you're not sure what to expect after cancelling, or something doesn't seem right, we're here for you.

<Card title="Contact Support" icon="envelope" href="/troubleshooting/contact-support">
  Reach out to the Souschef team with any questions about your data or account.
</Card>

***

**Related articles**

* [How to cancel Souschef Plus](/billing/cancel)
* [Free vs Souschef Plus](/billing/free-plan)
* [Recipe import limits](/billing/import-limits)
* [Delete your account](/account/delete-account)
* [How your data is stored](/account/data-storage)


# How to cancel your Souschef subscription on any device
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/billing/cancel

Cancel your Souschef subscription at any time via iPhone Settings or Google Play. No penalties apply — you keep access until your billing period ends.

You can cancel Souschef Plus any time. There are no fees for cancelling, and your saved recipes stay in your account — every recipe you import is yours to keep. Because Souschef Plus is billed by Apple or Google, you'll cancel from your phone's app store settings — it takes about a minute.

## How to cancel

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="iPhone (iOS)">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open your iPhone Settings">
        Go to the **Settings** app on your iPhone (the grey gear icon — not inside the Souschef app).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap your name">
        At the very top of Settings, tap your name to open your **Apple ID** settings.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap 'Subscriptions'">
        Scroll down and tap **Subscriptions** to see a list of all your active and expired App Store subscriptions.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Select Souschef">
        Find **Souschef** in the list and tap on it to open the subscription details.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap 'Cancel Subscription'">
        Tap **Cancel Subscription** at the bottom of the page and confirm when prompted. That's it — you're cancelled.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Android">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open the Google Play app">
        Open the **Google Play** app on your Android phone.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap your profile icon">
        In the top-right corner, tap your **profile icon** to open your account menu.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Go to Payments & subscriptions">
        Tap **Payments & subscriptions**, then tap **Subscriptions**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Select Souschef">
        Find **Souschef** in your list of subscriptions and tap on it.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap 'Cancel subscription'">
        Tap **Cancel subscription** and follow the on-screen prompts to confirm. Your subscription will be cancelled.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Note>
  Cancelling stops future billing, but you'll keep Souschef Plus features (unlimited imports) until the end of your current billing period. After that, your account returns to the free plan — you keep all of your recipes, and the weekly limit only affects new imports. You won't be charged again.
</Note>

<Info>
  Cancelling Souschef Plus does not delete your saved recipes. Every recipe you import is yours to keep, and you can keep using your full library on the free plan. See [what happens after you cancel](/billing/after-cancellation) for details.
</Info>

## Still need help?

If you ran into trouble cancelling or have questions about what happens next, we're happy to help.

<Card title="Contact Support" icon="envelope" href="/troubleshooting/contact-support">
  Reach out to the Souschef team and we'll walk you through it.
</Card>

***

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* [What happens after you cancel Souschef Plus](/billing/after-cancellation)
* [How to request a refund](/billing/refund)
* [About Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits)


# Souschef Plus and billing FAQ
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/billing/faq

Common questions about Souschef Plus and billing — pricing, weekly imports, keeping your recipes, cancelling, and restoring purchases.

Common questions about the free plan, [Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits), and billing. If your question isn't answered here, [reach out to support](/troubleshooting/contact-support).

## About the free plan and Souschef Plus

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Is Souschef free?">
    Yes! Souschef is free to download, and every feature is available on the free plan. Nothing is locked behind a paywall.

    Free users can import up to **5 recipes each week**. Every recipe you import is yours to keep — recipes don't expire, and the weekly limit only affects new imports.

    [Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits) only removes the weekly import limit. Souschef Plus also helps support ongoing development of the app.

    Cooking Mode, Shopping Lists, Pantry, Nutrition, AI Tagging, AI Recipe Translation, AI Discovery, recipe organization, and every other feature are available on the free plan.

    See [Free vs Souschef Plus](/billing/free-plan) for a complete comparison.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What is Souschef Plus?">
    Souschef Plus is the paid subscription that removes the free plan's weekly import limit.

    Souschef is an independently built app. Souschef Plus helps cover the cost of running recipe imports, keeps the free plan available for everyone, and supports ongoing improvements. See [About Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits) for details.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What does Souschef Plus include?">
    * Unlimited recipe imports
    * Supports reliable recipe imports
    * Helps fund ongoing improvements while keeping the free plan available

    Every feature—Cooking Mode, Shopping Lists, Pantry, Nutrition, AI Tagging, AI Recipe Translation, AI Discovery, and more—is available on the free plan. Plus only removes the weekly import limit.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How much does Souschef Plus cost?">
    * **\$2.99 USD/month**
    * **\$24.99 USD/year**

    Both plans include the same features. You can cancel anytime.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens after I use my 5 weekly imports?">
    You don't lose access to anything you've already imported. Every recipe you import is yours to keep — recipes don't expire, and you can continue viewing, organizing, editing, searching, and cooking from your library.

    The weekly limit only affects **new recipe imports**. Once you've saved 5 recipes for the week, you cannot import any more until a slot frees up, or you can upgrade to [Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits) for unlimited imports.

    See [Recipe import limits](/billing/import-limits) for more detail, including [how quota is used](/billing/how-import-quota-works) when you save a recipe.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does previewing a recipe use an import?">
    No. An import counts toward your free limit only when you tap **Save**. You can review the preview and leave without saving, and that attempt does not use a slot.

    Failed imports do not count either. Once you have saved 5 recipes in the current 7-day window, you cannot import any more until a slot frees up or you upgrade to [Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits).

    See [How import quota works](/billing/how-import-quota-works).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Managing your subscription

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I cancel anytime?">
    Yes. You can cancel Souschef Plus at any time through your phone's app store settings — there are no cancellation fees. See [How to cancel](/billing/cancel) for step-by-step instructions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if I cancel?">
    You'll keep Souschef Plus features (unlimited imports) until the end of your current billing period. After that, your account returns to the free plan — 5 new imports per week.

    Your recipes stay yours to keep. You can continue viewing, organizing, editing, searching, and cooking from everything already in your library. See [what happens after you cancel](/billing/after-cancellation) for details.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Will I lose my recipes?">
    No. Cancelling Souschef Plus does not delete any of your saved recipes. Every recipe you import is yours to keep — your library stays intact and fully accessible on the free plan.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I restore my purchase?">
    If Souschef Plus isn't active after reinstalling or switching devices, you can restore it through the App Store or Google Play. See [Restore your purchase](/billing/restore-purchase) for the exact steps.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I get a refund?">
    Refund requests go through Apple or Google, since that's where Souschef Plus is billed. See [Refunds](/billing/refund) for how to submit a request.

    <Info>
      **TODO:** Document any Souschef-specific refund conditions (e.g., prorated refunds) if they apply.
    </Info>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Billing

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Who processes my payment?">
    Apple (App Store) on iPhone and iPad, and Google (Google Play) on Android. Souschef does not process payments directly — your payment method, billing history, and renewal settings live inside your Apple or Google account.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there a free trial?">
    No. Souschef Plus does not include a free trial. You can use the free plan to import recipes and try the app, then subscribe if you want unlimited imports.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there a family plan?">
    No. Souschef Plus is an individual subscription and does not offer a family plan or shared access across Family Sharing / family library accounts. Each person who wants Plus needs their own subscription.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Still need help?

<Card title="Contact Support" icon="envelope" href="/troubleshooting/contact-support">
  Reach out to the Souschef team and we'll do our best to help.
</Card>

***

**Related articles**

* [About Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits)
* [Free vs Souschef Plus](/billing/free-plan)
* [Recipe import limits](/billing/import-limits)
* [How import quota works](/billing/how-import-quota-works)
* [How to subscribe](/billing/subscribe)
* [How to cancel](/billing/cancel)


# Free vs Souschef Plus — what's included
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/billing/free-plan

Every Souschef feature is available on the free plan. Souschef Plus only adds unlimited recipe imports.

Souschef is free to download from the App Store and Google Play — no credit card, no sign-up fee. Every feature is available on the free plan. The only limit is how many recipes you can import each week. Souschef Plus is optional: it removes that weekly import limit.

## Every feature is free

You can use Cooking Mode, Journal, Meal Plan, pinned recipes, Shopping Lists, shared collections, Pantry, Nutrition, AI Tagging, AI Recipe Translation, AI Discovery, printing, serving adjustment, measurement conversion, timers, and recipe organization without upgrading.

Souschef Plus does **not** unlock those features. There is no paid-only feature list. They are already included on the free plan.

## What Souschef Plus adds

Souschef Plus only adds unlimited imports:

* **Unlimited recipe imports** — no weekly cap

On the free plan, you can still import recipes (up to 5 per week), and every recipe you import is yours to keep.

## Free vs Souschef Plus

|                                                                                            | Free                | Souschef Plus       |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------- | ------------------- |
| New recipe imports                                                                         | 5 per week          | Unlimited           |
| Keep imported recipes                                                                      | Yes — yours to keep | Yes — yours to keep |
| Cooking Mode, Journal, Meal Plan, Shopping Lists, Pantry, Nutrition, AI features, and more | Included            | Included            |

The weekly limit only affects **new recipe imports**. Everything already in your library stays fully accessible — you can still view, organize, edit, search, and cook.

Souschef is an independently built app. Souschef Plus helps cover the cost of running recipe imports, keeps the free plan available for everyone, and supports ongoing improvements.

<Info>
  Free users can import up to **5 recipes per week**. Once you've used your 5 imports, wait for the next reset or [upgrade to Souschef Plus](/billing/subscribe) for unlimited imports.
</Info>

<Tip>
  Download Souschef on the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/souschef-recipe-organizer/id6468939420) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.souschef.app) — no credit card required.
</Tip>

## Still need help?

If you have any questions about the free plan or Souschef Plus, we're happy to chat.

<Card title="Contact Support" icon="envelope" href="/troubleshooting/contact-support">
  Reach out to the Souschef team — we're always glad to help.
</Card>

***

**Related articles**

* [About Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits)
* [How import quota works](/billing/how-import-quota-works)
* [Recipe import limits](/billing/import-limits)
* [How to subscribe](/billing/subscribe)
* [What is Souschef?](/getting-started/what-is-souschef)


# How free import quota is used in Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/billing/how-import-quota-works

A recipe counts toward your free import limit only when you save it. Previewing without saving does not use a slot. After 5 saved imports, you cannot import more until a slot frees up.

On the free plan, you get **5 recipe imports per rolling 7 days**. An import counts toward that limit only when you tap **Save**. Reviewing a recipe and leaving without saving does not use a slot.

Once you have used all 5, you cannot import any more recipes until a slot frees up or you [upgrade to Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits).

## When an import counts

After you paste a link, share a post, scan a photo, or paste text, Souschef shows a preview. You can check the title, ingredients, and steps before you decide.

* **Saving uses one import.** Tap **Save** to add the recipe to your library. That uses one of your 5 weekly imports.
* **Leaving without saving does not count.** Close the preview or go back, and that attempt does not use a slot.
* **Failed imports do not count.** If Souschef cannot extract a recipe, you do not lose a slot. See [why imports sometimes fail](/importing/why-import-fails).

This applies to every [supported source](/importing/supported-sources).

## What happens when you have used all 5 imports

After you save 5 recipes in the current 7-day window, you cannot import any more recipes. The next time you try, the app shows a message and the import does not start.

You can still:

* View, organize, edit, search, and cook from every recipe already in your library
* Wait until a slot frees up — 7 days after an earlier saved import
* [Upgrade to Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits) for unlimited imports

See [Recipe import limits](/billing/import-limits) for how the rolling 7-day window works.

## Souschef Plus

Souschef Plus removes the import limit. You can save as many recipes as you like, with no weekly cap.

* **\$2.99 USD/month**
* **\$24.99 USD/year**

See the [Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits) page for details, or [subscribe](/billing/subscribe) from the App Store or Google Play.

## Still need help?

Have questions about import quota? We're happy to help.

<Card title="Contact Support" icon="envelope" href="/troubleshooting/contact-support">
  Reach out to the Souschef team at [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co) — we're always glad to help.
</Card>

***

**Related articles**

* [Recipe import limits](/billing/import-limits)
* [Free vs Souschef Plus](/billing/free-plan)
* [About Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits)
* [Import your first recipe](/getting-started/import-your-first-recipe)


# Souschef recipe import limits — free plan and Plus
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/billing/import-limits

Free users get 5 saved recipe imports per rolling 7 days. Every recipe you save is yours to keep. Souschef Plus removes the import limit.

Souschef's free plan includes **5 saved recipe imports per rolling 7 days**. A recipe counts toward that limit only when you tap **Save** — previewing without saving does not. Every recipe you save is yours to keep — imported recipes don't expire, and reaching the limit only affects new imports.

Every feature stays available on the free plan, including Cooking Mode, Shopping Lists, Pantry, Nutrition, and AI features. The limit is only about **how many new recipes you can save every 7 days**. Plus does not unlock extra features.

If you'd like to import more, [Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits) removes the import limit.

## How the free import limit works

* Free users get **5 saved imports** in any rolling **7-day** window, from any [supported source](/importing/supported-sources) — Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, recipe websites, photos, ChatGPT, Claude, and pasted text.
* Only recipes you **save** count toward the limit. Previewing a recipe without tapping **Save** does not. Failed or unsupported imports do not count either. See [How import quota works](/billing/how-import-quota-works).
* The limit only applies to **new recipe imports**. It does not limit how many recipes you can keep in your library.
* Every recipe you import is yours to keep. Recipes don't expire, and you don't lose access after reaching the limit.
* You can keep viewing, organizing, editing, searching, and cooking from recipes you've already imported.

The count uses a **rolling 7-day window**: each saved import unlocks another import slot 7 days later. You do not wait for a calendar week to reset all at once.

## What happens when you reach your 5 imports

When you've saved 5 recipes in the current 7-day window, you cannot import any more recipes until a slot frees up. You'll see a message in the app the next time you try to import. Your existing recipes stay fully available.

From there you can:

* **Keep using your library** — view, organize, edit, search, and cook from every recipe you've already imported.
* **Wait until a slot frees up** — 7 days after an earlier saved import, that slot becomes available again.
* **Upgrade to [Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits)** for unlimited imports.

## Souschef Plus — unlimited imports

Souschef Plus removes the import limit.

* **\$2.99 USD/month**
* **\$24.99 USD/year**

See the [Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits) page for details, or [subscribe](/billing/subscribe) directly from the App Store or Google Play.

## Still need help?

Have questions about import limits or your subscription? We're happy to help.

<Card title="Contact Support" icon="envelope" href="/troubleshooting/contact-support">
  Reach out to the Souschef team at [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co) — we're always glad to help.
</Card>

***

**Related articles**

* [How import quota works](/billing/how-import-quota-works)
* [Free vs Souschef Plus](/billing/free-plan)
* [About Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits)
* [Subscribe to Souschef](/billing/subscribe)


# How to request a refund for your Souschef subscription
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/billing/refund

Souschef subscription refunds are handled by Apple or Google. Learn how to submit a refund request through the App Store or Google Play right now.

Because Souschef Plus is processed and billed by Apple or Google — not by Souschef directly — refund requests need to go through those platforms. Both Apple and Google have straightforward online refund processes.

## How to request a refund

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="iPhone (iOS) — Apple">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Visit reportaproblem.apple.com">
        On any browser, go to [reportaproblem.apple.com](https://reportaproblem.apple.com).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Sign in with your Apple ID">
        Sign in using the **Apple ID** that was used to purchase the Souschef subscription.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Find the Souschef charge">
        Browse your purchase history or use the search to find the **Souschef** charge you'd like to dispute.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap 'Request a Refund'">
        Select the charge and tap **Request a Refund**. Choose a reason from the options provided and submit your request. Apple will review it and follow up via email.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Android — Google Play">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Visit your Google Play subscriptions page">
        Go to [play.google.com/store/account/subscriptions](https://play.google.com/store/account/subscriptions) and sign in with the Google account used for the purchase.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Find Souschef">
        Locate the **Souschef** subscription in your list.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Request a refund or contact support">
        Depending on your purchase date and Google's refund eligibility, you may see a **Request a refund** option directly. If not, tap **Get help** to contact Google Play support and explain your situation.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Info>
  According to Souschef's [Terms of Service](https://www.trysouschef.com/toc), subscriptions are non-refundable except as expressly provided in those Terms. Apple and Google each have their own independent refund policies, which may be more flexible — so it's always worth submitting a request through the platform where you purchased.
</Info>

## Have a billing issue that isn't covered?

If you believe there's been a billing error or you have a concern that Apple or Google's refund process doesn't address, please reach out to us directly at [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co). We'll do our best to help figure out next steps.

## Still need help?

If you have questions about billing that aren't covered here, we're happy to help.

<Card title="Contact Support" icon="envelope" href="/troubleshooting/contact-support">
  Get in touch with the Souschef team for help with billing questions.
</Card>

***

**Related articles**

* [How to cancel Souschef Plus](/billing/cancel)
* [About Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits)
* [Contact Support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)


# How to restore your Souschef subscription purchase
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/billing/restore-purchase

If your Souschef subscription isn't showing after reinstalling or switching devices, restore your purchase through the App Store or Google Play.

If you've reinstalled Souschef or switched to a new phone and Souschef Plus doesn't seem to be active — you're seeing the 5-per-week import limit again — you can restore your purchase in a few steps. Because Souschef Plus is billed by Apple or Google, the restore process happens through your device's app store.

## How to restore your subscription

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="iPhone (iOS)">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Go to Settings or Account">
        Tap the **Settings** or **Account** section within the app. This is usually accessible from your profile or the main menu.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap 'Restore Purchases'">
        Look for a **Restore Purchases** option and tap it. The app will check with Apple for any active subscriptions linked to your Apple ID.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Sign in if prompted">
        If asked, sign in with the **Apple ID** you used when you originally subscribed. Your subscription should be restored momentarily.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Android">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Sign in to the same Google account">
        Make sure you're signed in to your Android device with the **same Google account** you used when you first subscribed to Souschef.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Reinstall or reopen Souschef">
        If you've just reinstalled the app, open it and wait a moment. Google Play subscriptions are designed to restore automatically when you're signed into the correct account.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Check your subscription status">
        If your subscription still isn't showing, open the **Google Play** app, tap your profile icon, and go to **Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions** to confirm your Souschef subscription is still active.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Note>
  Make sure you're signed in with the same account — Apple ID or Google account — that was used when you originally made the purchase. Subscriptions are tied to that account, not just the device.
</Note>

## Still not working?

If restoring your purchase didn't fix things, there are a couple of other things to check. Visit the troubleshooting guide below for more detailed steps:

<Card title="Subscription not being recognised" icon="magnifying-glass" href="/troubleshooting/subscription-not-recognized">
  Step-by-step help if your subscription still isn't showing up after a restore.
</Card>

## Still need help?

If you've tried everything and still can't get your subscription restored, reach out to us directly — we'll do our best to help.

<Card title="Contact Support" icon="envelope" href="/troubleshooting/contact-support">
  Get in touch with the Souschef team and we'll look into it for you.
</Card>

***

**Related articles**

* [Subscription not being recognised](/troubleshooting/subscription-not-recognized)
* [How to subscribe to Souschef Plus](/billing/subscribe)
* [About Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits)


# How to subscribe to Souschef — iPhone and Android guide
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/billing/subscribe

Subscribe to Souschef through the App Store on iPhone or Google Play on Android. No separate account needed — payment stays with Apple or Google.

<a href="/billing/free-plan">
  <Badge icon="star">Souschef Plus</Badge>
</a>

Souschef Plus gives you unlimited recipe imports. Every feature is already included on the free plan — Plus does not unlock extra features. See [Free vs Souschef Plus](/billing/free-plan).

<div>
  <img alt="Sous the cat — thanks for supporting Souschef" />
</div>

You can subscribe to [Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits) directly inside the app — no separate account or external website needed. The whole process happens through the App Store on iPhone or Google Play on Android, so your payment details stay safely with Apple or Google.

## Souschef Plus pricing

* **\$2.99 USD/month**
* **\$24.99 USD/year**

Both plans include unlimited recipe imports. On the free plan, every recipe you import is still yours to keep — Plus simply removes the weekly import limit so you can keep saving without waiting for a reset. You can cancel anytime.

## How to subscribe

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="iPhone (iOS)">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open Souschef">
        Open the **Souschef** app on your iPhone and go to **Settings** or **Account**, then tap the option to upgrade to **Souschef Plus**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Choose a plan">
        Pick either the **\$2.99/month** or **\$24.99/year** plan.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Confirm your purchase">
        Review the pricing and billing details, then tap **Subscribe**. You may be asked to confirm with Face ID, Touch ID, or your Apple ID password.
      </Step>

      <Step title="You're all set">
        Your Souschef Plus subscription is now active. Unlimited imports take effect right away.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Android">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open Souschef">
        Open the **Souschef** app on your Android phone and go to **Settings** or **Account**, then tap the option to upgrade to **Souschef Plus**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Choose a plan">
        Pick either the **\$2.99/month** or **\$24.99/year** plan.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Confirm your purchase">
        Review the pricing details and tap **Subscribe**. Confirm the payment using your Google account billing method.
      </Step>

      <Step title="You're all set">
        Your Souschef Plus subscription activates right away. Unlimited imports are available immediately.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Note>
  Subscriptions are managed entirely through Apple or Google — Souschef does not process payments directly. If you need to update your payment method or view billing history, you'll do that through your Apple ID or Google account settings.
</Note>

## Still need help?

If something went wrong during the subscription process or you have questions, we're here for you.

<Card title="Contact Support" icon="envelope" href="/troubleshooting/contact-support">
  Reach out to the Souschef team and we'll help sort things out.
</Card>

***

**Related articles**

* [About Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits)
* [Free vs Souschef Plus](/billing/free-plan)
* [How to restore your purchase](/billing/restore-purchase)
* [How to cancel your subscription](/billing/cancel)


# About Souschef Plus — unlimited imports
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/billing/subscription-benefits

Souschef Plus removes the weekly import limit. Every recipe you import is yours to keep — on free or Plus.

<a href="/billing/free-plan">
  <Badge icon="star">Souschef Plus</Badge>
</a>

Souschef Plus is for unlimited recipe imports. Every feature stays available on the free plan — Plus does not unlock extra features. See [Free vs Souschef Plus](/billing/free-plan).

<div>
  <img alt="Sous the cat — thanks for supporting Souschef" />
</div>

**Souschef Plus** is the paid subscription that removes the free plan's weekly import limit. Free users can import up to **5 recipes per week**; Souschef Plus gives you unlimited imports.

Every recipe you import is yours to keep. Imported recipes don't expire, and reaching the free weekly limit only affects **new imports** — you can still view, organize, edit, search, and cook from everything already in your library.

Souschef is an independently built app. Souschef Plus helps cover the cost of running recipe imports, keeps the free plan available for everyone, and supports ongoing improvements.

## What's included with Souschef Plus

* **Unlimited recipe imports** — no weekly cap
* **Supports reliable recipe imports** — helps fund the infrastructure behind imports
* **Helps fund ongoing improvements** while keeping the free plan available for everyone

Every feature—including Cooking Mode, Journal, Meal Plan, pinned recipes, Shopping Lists, shared collections, Pantry, Nutrition, AI Tagging, AI Recipe Translation, AI Discovery, and recipe organization—is available on the free plan. Plus only removes the weekly import limit.

## Pricing

* **\$2.99 USD/month**
* **\$24.99 USD/year**

Both plans include the same features. The yearly plan works out cheaper if you know you'd like to stick with Souschef Plus for a while. You can cancel anytime.

## Free vs. Souschef Plus

|                       | Free                | Souschef Plus       |
| --------------------- | ------------------- | ------------------- |
| New recipe imports    | 5 per week          | Unlimited           |
| Keep imported recipes | Yes — yours to keep | Yes — yours to keep |

## How billing works

Souschef Plus is billed entirely through your phone's app store — not by Souschef directly:

* **iPhone and iPad** — subscribe and manage your plan through the **App Store** (Apple ID)
* **Android** — subscribe and manage your plan through **Google Play**

Your payment method, billing history, and renewal settings all live inside your Apple or Google account.

## Why a paid subscription?

Souschef is built by a small, independent team. Every Souschef Plus subscription helps keep recipe imports reliable, supports free users, and allows the app to continue improving. If you enjoy using Souschef, subscribing is a direct way to help keep it going.

## Still need help?

Got a question about Souschef Plus? We're happy to hear from you.

<Card title="Contact Support" icon="envelope" href="/troubleshooting/contact-support">
  Reach out to the Souschef team and we'll do our best to help.
</Card>

***

**Related articles**

* [Free vs Souschef Plus](/billing/free-plan)
* [How to subscribe](/billing/subscribe)
* [Restore your purchase](/billing/restore-purchase)
* [Cancel your subscription](/billing/cancel)


# Add Souschef to your phone's share menu
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/getting-started/add-to-share-menu

Add Souschef to your iOS or Android share sheet and save any recipe with a single tap from Instagram, Safari, Chrome, TikTok, and more.

The fastest way to save a recipe is never having to leave the app you're already in. When you pin Souschef to your phone's share menu, a single tap on the Share button in Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Safari, Chrome, or any other app is all it takes to send a recipe straight to your collection. It takes less than a minute to set up, and you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="iPhone (iOS)">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open any browser app and tap the Share button">
        Open Safari (or any browser) and navigate to any webpage. Tap the **Share** button — it looks like a box with an arrow pointing upward, and you'll usually find it at the bottom of the screen.

        <img alt="Safari address bar with the Share button highlighted" />
      </Step>

      <Step title="Scroll right and tap More">
        In the row of app icons that appears in the share sheet, swipe right until you see the **More** button (it looks like three dots). Tap it.

        <img alt="iOS share sheet with the More button highlighted at the end of the app row" />
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap Edit">
        In the top-right corner of the screen that appears, tap **Edit**. This lets you customise which apps appear in your share menu.

        <img alt="Apps screen with the Edit button highlighted in the top-right corner" />
      </Step>

      <Step title="Find Souschef and tap the plus button">
        Scroll down through the list until you find **Souschef**. Tap the green **+** button to its left to add it to your favourites.

        <img alt="Suggestions list with the green plus button next to Souschef highlighted" />

        <Note>
          If Souschef doesn't appear in the list, try restarting your phone. A restart typically refreshes your share options and will make Souschef show up.
        </Note>
      </Step>

      <Step title="Drag Souschef to the top of the list">
        Once it's in your favourites, press and hold the three-line handle to the right of Souschef and drag it to the top of the list. Tap **Done** to save your changes.

        <img alt="Favorites list with the reorder handle next to Souschef highlighted" />
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Android">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open any browser app and tap the Share button">
        Open Chrome (or any browser) and navigate to any webpage. Tap the **Share** button — you'll usually find it in the browser's menu or toolbar.

        <img alt="Android browser toolbar with the Share button highlighted" />
      </Step>

      <Step title="Scroll to the bottom and long-press Souschef">
        The share sheet will pop up showing a row of apps. Scroll down past the top row to see the full list of apps that can receive shared content. Find **Souschef** and press and hold the icon until a small menu appears.

        <img alt="Android share sheet with Souschef highlighted in the app list" />
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap Pin Souschef">
        Tap **Pin Souschef** from the menu. Souschef will now appear at the top of your share sheet every time you share something.

        <img alt="Long-press menu showing the Pin Souschef option" />
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Note>
  Once pinned, you'll see Souschef's icon whenever you tap Share in any app — including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, and recipe websites. Just tap it to send the recipe straight to your collection.
</Note>

***

## Still need help?

If Souschef isn't showing up in your share menu or you're running into trouble, our team is here for you — visit [Contact Support](/troubleshooting/contact-support) to get in touch.

**Related articles:**

* [Import your first recipe](/getting-started/import-your-first-recipe)
* [Import a recipe from Instagram](/importing/import-from-instagram)
* [Import a recipe from Facebook](/importing/import-from-facebook)
* [Import a recipe from TikTok](/importing/import-from-tiktok)


# Importing your first recipe into Souschef — a quick guide
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/getting-started/import-your-first-recipe

Learn how to import a recipe into Souschef from a website, social media post, photo, ChatGPT, Claude, or pasted text in just a few taps.

One of the best things about Souschef is how quick it is to save a recipe the moment you find it. Whether you've just stumbled across a gorgeous pasta dish on Instagram, spotted a Facebook video you want to try, asked ChatGPT or Claude for dinner ideas, or have a screenshot sitting in your camera roll — Souschef can pull that recipe in for you in seconds. Prefer to write your own or paste from a text message? That works too. Here's how to do it for the very first time.

<div>
  <img alt="Sous the cat swamped in recipes" />
</div>

## Import your first recipe

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download and open Souschef">
    If you haven't already, grab the free app from the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/souschef-recipe-organizer/id6468939420) (iPhone/iPad) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.souschef.app) (Android). Once installed, open it up — you'll land on your recipe collection, which is empty and ready to fill!

    <Info>
      📸 Screenshot needed: the empty recipe collection screen on first launch
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap the plus button">
    Look for the **+** button, usually found at the bottom of the screen. Give it a tap to start the import flow.

    <Info>
      📸 Screenshot needed: the main collection screen with the + button highlighted
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose how you want to import">
    You've got a few options here — pick whichever suits the recipe you want to save:

    * **Paste a URL** — copy the link from a recipe website, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, or Pinterest and paste it here.
    * **Share from another app** — if you're already browsing in Instagram, Facebook, Safari, Chrome, or another app, use that app's Share button and select Souschef from the list.
    * **Scan a photo or screenshot** — tap the camera/image option to import a recipe from a photo in your camera roll or a screenshot you've taken.
    * **Paste from ChatGPT or Claude** — copy a recipe from an AI chat app, choose **Text**, and paste it in.
    * **Paste text** — got the recipe from a text message, note, email, or another app? Paste it in and Souschef's AI will structure it.
    * **Create manually** — start with a blank recipe and type in your own.
    * **Discover with AI** — tap [AI Discovery](/using/ai-discovery) and describe what you're craving to search across recipe websites, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

    <Info>
      📸 Screenshot needed: the import options screen showing URL paste, share, photo scan, paste text, create manually, and AI Discovery choices.
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and save the recipe">
    Souschef will process the recipe and show you a preview \u2014 with the title, ingredients, numbered steps, and a set of AI-suggested [tags](/using/ai-tagging) (cuisine, meal type, diet, main ingredient, cooking method). Nutrition information comes through automatically when the source provides it. Give it a quick look, edit anything that needs tweaking, then tap **Save**. That's it! Your recipe is now in your collection, ready to cook whenever you are. 🎉

    <Info>
      📸 Screenshot needed: the recipe preview screen before saving, with AI-suggested tags pre-selected and the Save button visible.
    </Info>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Tips for your first import

<Tip>
  **Start with a website recipe.** Recipe blogs and food websites tend to give the cleanest results. If you're testing Souschef for the first time, try pasting a link from your favourite food blog.
</Tip>

<Tip>
  **The Share button is your best friend.** Once you've [added Souschef to your share menu](/getting-started/add-to-share-menu), you can import any recipe without even opening the app first. Just tap Share in any app and select Souschef.
</Tip>

<Tip>
  **For video recipes, the link is all you need.** When importing from YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram, just copy and paste the URL for the video or post — Souschef will do the work of extracting the recipe for you.
</Tip>

## What to do if it doesn't work

Sometimes an import might not go quite as expected — a website might use an unusual layout, or a video might not have a full recipe in its description. Don't worry! Check out our guide on [why imports sometimes fail](/importing/why-import-fails) for common fixes and workarounds. You can also always type or paste a recipe in manually.

***

## Still need help?

Our team is always happy to lend a hand — visit [Contact Support](/troubleshooting/contact-support) to get in touch.

**Related articles:**

* [Supported import sources](/importing/supported-sources)
* [Add Souschef to your share menu](/getting-started/add-to-share-menu)
* [Import from Facebook](/importing/import-from-facebook)
* [Import from ChatGPT or Claude](/importing/import-from-ai-chat)
* [Import from plain text](/importing/import-from-plain-text)
* [AI Discovery](/using/ai-discovery)
* [AI Tagging](/using/ai-tagging)


# Souschef: supported devices, platforms, and requirements
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/getting-started/supported-devices

Get the full Souschef experience on iPhone, iPad, and Android. Shared recipes, shopping lists, and collections also open in a lightweight web viewer.

The full Souschef experience is available as a free app for **iOS** and **Android**. Shared recipe, shopping list, and collection links also open in a lightweight web viewer, so anyone can view them in their browser without installing the app.

## iOS (iPhone & iPad)

Souschef is available for iPhone and iPad running a recent version of iOS/iPadOS. It was the first platform Souschef launched on, so the iOS version is well-established and packed with features.

[Download on the App Store →](https://apps.apple.com/app/souschef-recipe-organizer/id6468939420)

<img alt="Souschef App Store listing for iPhone and iPad" />

## Android

Android support arrived in **February 2025**, bringing Souschef to Android phones and tablets. If you've been waiting to try it on your Android device, now's the time!

[Get it on Google Play →](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.souschef.app)

<img alt="Souschef Google Play listing for Android phones and tablets" />

## Web (shared recipes, lists, and collections)

Souschef includes a lightweight web experience for sharing — not a full desktop app.

When someone opens a shared **recipe** link in their browser, they can:

* View the recipe
* Read ingredients and instructions
* [Adjust serving sizes](/using/adjust-servings)
* Switch between supported [measurement systems](/using/convert-measurements) (Metric, US Customary, and more)

When someone opens a shared **shopping list** link, they can view the list. On an **edit** link, they can check items off after entering a short name. See [Share a shopping list](/using/share-shopping-list).

When someone opens a shared **collection** link, they can browse titles and cards. Joining and editing happens in the app. See [Shared collections](/using/shared-collections).

<Note>
  To import recipes, organize your library, journal, plan meals, and access the
  full feature set, use the iOS or Android app.
</Note>

### Features that require the mobile app

The full Souschef experience is available only in the iOS and Android apps. Features that currently require the mobile app include:

<ul>
  <li>Importing recipes</li>
  <li>Organizing your recipe library</li>
  <li><a href="/using/cooking-mode">Cooking Mode</a></li>
  <li><a href="/using/journal">Journal</a></li>
  <li><a href="/using/meal-planner">Meal Plan</a></li>
  <li><a href="/using/pinned-recipes">Pinned recipes</a></li>
  <li>Building <a href="/using/shopping-list">shopping lists</a> (guests can still open a shared list on the web)</li>
  <li>Joining and editing <a href="/using/shared-collections">shared collections</a></li>
  <li><a href="/using/pantry">Pantry</a></li>
  <li><a href="/using/ai-discovery">AI Discovery</a></li>
  <li><a href="/using/ai-translation">AI Translation</a></li>
  <li><a href="/using/ai-tagging">AI Tagging</a></li>
  <li>Account management</li>
</ul>

## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Do I need an account to use Souschef?">
    You can start importing and cooking with Souschef right away. Creating an account may enable additional features such as syncing your recipes across devices — check the app for the latest options.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use Souschef on a tablet?">
    Yes! Souschef works on both iOS tablets (iPad) and Android tablets. It's a
    great way to prop your device up on the kitchen counter and follow along with
    a recipe on a bigger screen.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there a web version of Souschef?">
    Yes. Souschef includes a lightweight web version for shared recipes, shopping lists, and collections.

    When someone opens a shared recipe link in their browser, they can read the recipe, adjust serving sizes, and switch measurement systems without installing the app. Shared shopping lists can be viewed — and checked off on an edit link after entering a name. Shared collections can be peeked at as titles and cards.

    To import recipes, organize your library, journal, plan meals, join or edit shared collections, use Cooking Mode, Pantry, AI features, and the rest of the Souschef experience, you'll need the iOS or Android app.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Still need help?

Have a question that's not answered here? Head over to [Contact Support](/troubleshooting/contact-support) and our team will be happy to help.

**Related articles:**

<ul>
  <li><a href="/getting-started/what-is-souschef">What is Souschef?</a></li>
  <li><a href="/getting-started/import-your-first-recipe">Import your first recipe</a></li>
</ul>


# What is Souschef? Recipe organizer for the modern cook.
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/getting-started/what-is-souschef

Souschef is a free recipe app for iOS and Android. Import, organize, cook, and plan recipes — and share links that anyone can view in a browser.

<div>
  <img alt="Sous (left) and Chef (right), the Souschef cat mascots" />
</div>

Too many recipes saved in too many places? Between Instagram posts, TikTok videos, Facebook shares, YouTube, browser bookmarks, screenshots, and handwritten notes, it's easy for a great recipe to get lost. Souschef brings them all together in one free app for iOS and Android. Import recipes in a few taps, keep them beautifully organized, and enjoy a smoother cooking experience with helpful AI and smart cooking tools. Shared recipe, shopping list, and collection links also open in a lightweight web viewer for anyone who doesn't have the app.

## What can Souschef do?

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Import from anywhere" icon="arrow-down-to-bracket" href="/importing/supported-sources">
    Save recipes from Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, recipe websites, photos, screenshots, ChatGPT, Claude, or pasted text — all in one tap.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cooking Mode" icon="utensils" href="/using/cooking-mode">
    Follow along step-by-step with Cooking Mode. Your screen stays on, and
    built-in smart timers keep everything on track. Pin a main dish and sides to
    jump between them.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Smart Shopping List" icon="cart-shopping" href="/using/shopping-list">
    Turn any recipe into a tidy, aisle-sorted grocery list. Share a live list
    with your household, or send it as text. Ingredients you've added to Pantry
    can be skipped automatically.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Meal Plan" icon="calendar-days" href="/using/meal-planner">
    Plan saved recipes for each day of the week, then send a day or the whole
    week to your shopping list.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Journal" icon="book" href="/using/journal">
    Keep a private cooking diary — notes and photos of what you made, tied to a
    date and optionally to a recipe.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pantry" icon="jar" href="/using/pantry">
    An experimental way to keep a lightweight list of long-lasting staples so
    shopping lists can skip what you already have.
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI Discovery" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/using/ai-discovery">
    Describe what you're craving and Souschef searches recipe websites, Instagram,
    TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube for matching recipes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI Tagging" icon="tags" href="/using/ai-tagging">
    Every imported recipe gets AI-suggested tags for cuisine, meal type, diet,
    main ingredient, and cooking method.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Nutrition" icon="chart-pie" href="/using/nutrition">
    See calories, protein, carbs, fat, and more. Missing nutrition? Generate an
    estimate with AI in one tap.
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI Translation" icon="language" href="/using/ai-translation">
    Translate any recipe into 14 languages while preserving the original.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Adjust servings & measurements" icon="sliders" href="/using/adjust-servings">
    Scale a recipe up or down and convert between measurement units — Souschef
    does the maths for you.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Print recipes" icon="print" href="/using/print-recipes">
    Print any recipe with your current serving size, units, prep and cook times, numbered instructions, and a QR code.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Where can I import recipes from?

Souschef can pull recipes from a wide range of places, including:

* **Instagram** — [posts and reels](/importing/import-from-instagram)
* **TikTok** — [recipe videos](/importing/import-from-tiktok)
* **Facebook** — [posts, videos, and reels](/importing/import-from-facebook)
* **YouTube** — [cooking videos](/importing/import-from-youtube)
* **Pinterest** — [recipe pins](/importing/import-from-pinterest)
* **Recipe websites and food blogs** — [almost any site](/importing/import-from-website)
* **Photos and screenshots** — [scan any image](/importing/import-from-photos)
* **Plain text** — [paste text or write manually](/importing/import-from-plain-text)

We're always working to expand support for more sources. If there's a platform you'd love to see added, drop us a note at [team@nekonote.co](mailto:team@nekonote.co).

## Is Souschef free?

## Where is Souschef available?

The full Souschef experience is available on **iOS** and **Android**:

* 🍎 **iPhone & iPad** — [Download on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/souschef-recipe-organizer/id6468939420)
* 🤖 **Android phones & tablets** — [Get it on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.souschef.app)

Souschef also has a lightweight web version for viewing shared recipes, shopping lists, and collections. When someone opens a shared recipe link in their browser, they can read the recipe, adjust serving sizes, and switch measurement systems — no app install required.

To import recipes, organize your library, journal, plan meals, and access the full feature set, use the iOS or Android app. See [supported devices](/getting-started/supported-devices) for details.

***

## Still need help?

Can't find what you're looking for? Our team is happy to help — head over to [Contact Support](/troubleshooting/contact-support).

**Related articles:**

* [Supported devices](/getting-started/supported-devices)
* [Import your first recipe](/getting-started/import-your-first-recipe)
* [Supported import sources](/importing/supported-sources)
* [Pantry](/using/pantry)
* [Meal Plan](/using/meal-planner)
* [Journal](/using/journal)
* [AI Discovery](/using/ai-discovery)
* [Cooking Mode](/using/cooking-mode)


# Import recipes from ChatGPT or Claude into Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/importing/import-from-ai-chat

Copy a recipe from ChatGPT, Claude, or another AI chat app, paste it into Souschef's Text import option, and save it as a structured recipe.

Importing recipes from ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI chat apps is included in the free version of Souschef.

AI chat apps are great for turning what you already have into a recipe idea. Ask for a recipe, copy the answer, then paste it into Souschef using the **Text** import option. Souschef will structure the recipe into a title, ingredients, and instructions so you can save it, edit it, cook from it, and add ingredients to your shopping list.

<Note>
  AI-generated recipes can make mistakes. Before cooking, review ingredient amounts,
  cook times, food safety details, and any allergy or dietary requirements.
</Note>

## How to import from an AI chat app

<Steps>
  <Step title="Ask ChatGPT or Claude for a recipe">
    Open your AI chat app and ask for the kind of recipe you want. For best results, ask it to include a **title**, **ingredients**, and **step-by-step instructions**.

    <div>
      <img alt="ChatGPT recipe response with ingredients and instructions" />

      <img alt="Claude recipe response with ingredients and instructions" />
    </div>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy the recipe text">
    Select and copy the full recipe response. Include the title, ingredients, instructions, servings, and times if the AI app provides them.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Souschef and tap '+'">
    Open Souschef, go to your recipe library, and tap the **+** button to start a new import.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Text">
    Select **Text** from the import options.

    <img alt="Souschef import screen with the Text option selected" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Paste, review, and save">
    Paste the copied recipe text. Souschef's AI will extract the title, ingredients, quantities, and instructions. Review the preview, make any edits you want, then tap **Save**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Prompt ideas

Use these as starting points in ChatGPT, Claude, or another AI chat app.

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Use expiring ingredients" icon="carrot">
    I have tomatoes, eggs, and carrots that are expiring soon. Make a simple dinner using these ingredients and as few extra ingredients as possible. Include a title, ingredients, servings, and step-by-step instructions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cook from pantry staples" icon="box">
    Make a weeknight recipe using rice, canned beans, frozen corn, and basic pantry spices. Keep it affordable and use minimal fresh ingredients.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Limit extra shopping" icon="basket-shopping">
    I have chicken thighs, broccoli, onions, soy sauce, and rice. Create a balanced dinner using mostly these ingredients. Tell me what optional extras would improve it.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Match a diet" icon="leaf">
    Create a vegetarian, high-protein lunch I can make in 20 minutes. Use common ingredients and include simple substitutions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Use leftovers" icon="recycle">
    I have leftover roasted vegetables and cooked pasta. Turn them into a new recipe for two people with minimal additional ingredients.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Meal prep" icon="calendar-days">
    Make a meal-prep recipe for four lunches that reheats well. Keep it under 500 calories per serving and include storage tips.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Tips for better imports

* Ask for a clean recipe format with clear sections: title, ingredients, and instructions.
* Copy only the recipe you want to save. Leave out long conversation history or unrelated notes.
* If the recipe is vague, ask the AI app to add exact ingredient amounts before copying it into Souschef.
* Edit the recipe in Souschef before saving if you want to adjust servings, swap ingredients, or add notes.

***

## Still need help?

Our team is always happy to assist — [contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support).

## Related articles

* [Import from plain text](/importing/import-from-plain-text)
* [Supported import sources](/importing/supported-sources)
* [Pantry](/using/pantry)
* [Using your shopping list](/using/shopping-list)
* [AI Tagging](/using/ai-tagging)


# How to import recipes from Facebook into Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/importing/import-from-facebook

Import recipe posts, videos, and reels from Facebook into Souschef using the share menu or by pasting a URL. Facebook recipes also appear in AI Discovery.

Importing from Facebook is included in the free version of Souschef.

Souschef can save any recipe you spot on Facebook — from a friend's shared post to a viral cooking video or reel. Share the post to Souschef (or paste its URL) and Souschef extracts recipe information from the post's caption or description and, when available, the video's spoken audio — then builds a full, structured recipe you can cook, scale, and add to your shopping list.

<Note>
  Souschef works best when the recipe is included in the post caption (or description) or spoken aloud in the video. If a post only shows the finished dish without explaining the recipe, Souschef may not have enough information to create a complete recipe.
</Note>

## How to import a recipe from Facebook

There are two ways to import a Facebook recipe. Pick whichever works best for you.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Method 1: Share from Facebook">
    Already looking at a recipe post in the Facebook app? Share it straight to Souschef.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Find a recipe and tap Share">
        Open the post, video, or reel you want to save, then tap the **Share** button.

        <img alt="Facebook reel with the Share button highlighted" />
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap More">
        In the share menu, tap **More** under **Share to** to open your phone's share sheet.

        <img alt="Facebook share menu with More highlighted" />
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap the Souschef icon">
        Tap the **Souschef** icon in the share sheet. Souschef will open and start extracting the recipe automatically.

        <img alt="Share sheet with the Souschef app icon highlighted" />

        Don't see Souschef in the share sheet? Follow [Add Souschef to your share menu](/getting-started/add-to-share-menu).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Review and save">
        Souschef extracts from the caption (or description) and spoken audio when available — this usually takes up to 30 seconds. Review the extracted recipe, edit anything that needs tweaking, and tap **Save**.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Method 2: Paste a URL">
    Already have a Facebook link you want to save? You can paste the URL directly into Souschef.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Copy the Facebook post URL">
        Tap the three dots on the post and choose **Copy link**, or copy the URL from your browser's address bar.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Open Souschef and tap '+'">
        Open Souschef and tap the **+** button at the bottom of your collection.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap Import from URL">
        Select **Import from URL** from the options.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Paste the URL and tap Import">
        Paste the Facebook URL and tap **Import**. Souschef will extract the recipe and add it to your collection.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Facebook recipes in AI Discovery

Facebook is one of the sources [AI Discovery](/using/ai-discovery) searches when you describe what you're in the mood for. If a Facebook post is a strong match for your query, it will appear right alongside results from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and recipe websites — and you can import it into your collection with a single tap.

<Tip>
  For reels and video posts, keep Souschef open while it processes the recipe. Audio analysis takes a bit longer than a caption-only extraction, but the results are much richer.
</Tip>

## Troubleshooting

If a Facebook import came back empty or is missing details, see [Why a recipe import might fail](/importing/why-import-fails). You can also edit any recipe after saving — just tap **Edit** on the recipe.

***

## Still need help?

Our team is always happy to assist — [contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support).

## Related articles

* [Add Souschef to your share menu](/getting-started/add-to-share-menu)
* [AI Discovery](/using/ai-discovery)
* [Why a recipe import might fail](/importing/why-import-fails)
* [All supported recipe sources](/importing/supported-sources)


# Import Instagram recipe posts and reels into Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/importing/import-from-instagram

Save any Instagram recipe post or reel to Souschef via the share menu or by pasting a URL. Reads the caption and spoken audio when available.

Importing from Instagram is included in the free version of Souschef.

Souschef makes it easy to save Instagram recipe posts and reels so you'll never lose track of a great dish again. When you import a post, Souschef extracts recipe information from the caption and, when available, the video's spoken audio — then organizes everything neatly in your recipe collection. There are two ways to do it, so pick whichever works best for you!

<Note>
  Souschef works best when the recipe is included in the post caption or spoken aloud in the video. If a post only shows the finished dish without explaining the recipe, Souschef may not have enough information to create a complete recipe.
</Note>

## How to import a recipe from Instagram

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Method 1: Share from Instagram">
    Already looking at a recipe in the Instagram app? Share it straight to Souschef.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Find a recipe and tap the send button">
        Browse Instagram and find a recipe post or reel you want to save. Tap the **Send** button (the paper airplane icon).

        <img alt="Instagram post with the Send button highlighted" />
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap Share to…">
        In the menu that appears, tap **Share to…** to open your phone's share sheet.

        <img alt="Instagram share menu with Share to highlighted" />
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap the Souschef icon">
        Tap the **Souschef** icon in the share sheet. Souschef will open and start extracting the recipe automatically.

        <img alt="Share sheet with the Souschef app icon highlighted" />

        Don't see Souschef in the share sheet? Follow [Add Souschef to your share menu](/getting-started/add-to-share-menu).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Wait while Souschef extracts the recipe">
        Souschef will extract the recipe from the post's caption and spoken audio when available. This usually takes up to 30 seconds, and then your recipe will be ready to view, edit, and cook!
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Method 2: Paste a URL">
    Already have an Instagram link you want to save? You can paste the URL directly into Souschef.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Copy the Instagram URL">
        In the Instagram app or in your browser, open the recipe post or reel and copy its URL.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Open Souschef and tap '+'">
        Open Souschef and tap the **+** button at the bottom of your collection.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap Import from URL">
        Select **Import from URL** from the options.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Paste the URL and tap Import">
        Paste the Instagram URL and tap **Import**. Souschef will extract the recipe and add it to your collection.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Tip>
  The process can take up to 30 seconds. Keep the Souschef app open while it works — closing the app too early may interrupt the import.
</Tip>

## Troubleshooting

If Souschef couldn't find a recipe, or the extracted details look incomplete, don't worry — it doesn't always mean something went wrong. See [Why a recipe import might fail](/importing/why-import-fails) for common reasons and easy fixes.

***

## Still need help?

Our team is always happy to assist — [contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support).

## Related articles

* [Add Souschef to your share menu](/getting-started/add-to-share-menu)
* [Import from Facebook](/importing/import-from-facebook)
* [Import from TikTok](/importing/import-from-tiktok)
* [AI Discovery](/using/ai-discovery)
* [AI Tagging](/using/ai-tagging)
* [Why a recipe import might fail](/importing/why-import-fails)
* [All supported recipe sources](/importing/supported-sources)


# Import recipes from screenshots or photos in Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/importing/import-from-photos

Use Souschef's Scan feature to import recipes from photos, screenshots, or printed recipe cards — just point your camera and let Souschef do the work.

Importing from photos is included in the free version of Souschef.

Got a recipe saved as a screenshot, a photo of a cookbook, or even a printed recipe card on the fridge? Souschef's Scan feature lets you digitize any recipe quickly and easily — just take a photo or choose one from your library, and Souschef will extract the ingredients and instructions for you. No more hunting through camera rolls or squinting at printed pages!

## How to scan and import a recipe

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Souschef, tap '+', then select Scan">
    Open the Souschef app, tap the **+** button, and select **Scan**.

    <img alt="Souschef import screen with the Scan option highlighted" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Take a photo or choose from your library">
    Take a new photo or select existing ones from your library. Make sure the ingredients and instructions are clearly visible.

    <img alt="Photo picker showing recipe images ready to scan" />

    <Note>
      If your recipe spans more than one page — like a cookbook spread or a long printed recipe — you can upload up to 3 photos at once.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Crop the photo to one recipe">
    Crop the photo so it includes only one recipe, especially if your image contains more than one.

    <img alt="Crop screen focusing on a single recipe" />

    <Tip>
      Cropping to only the relevant recipe helps Souschef extract ingredients and instructions more accurately. Make sure the cropped photo shows just one recipe — not multiple recipes or unrelated text.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap Proceed to scan the recipe">
    Tap **Proceed** and Souschef will automatically scan and extract the recipe in just a few seconds.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review, edit, and save">
    Review the extracted details, make any quick edits, and tap **Save**. Your recipe is now searchable, shareable, and ready to cook anytime.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Make sure the ingredients and instructions are clearly visible in the photo. Good lighting makes a big difference — try taking the photo in a well-lit area, or increase your screen brightness if you're scanning a screenshot.
</Tip>

## Troubleshooting

If the scan came back with missing or incorrect details, you can always edit any field inside Souschef before saving. For more common issues, see [Why a recipe import might fail](/importing/why-import-fails).

***

## Still need help?

Our team is always happy to assist — [contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support).

## Related articles

* [Import from plain text](/importing/import-from-plain-text)
* [Pantry](/using/pantry)
* [Why a recipe import might fail](/importing/why-import-fails)
* [Organize and search your recipes](/using/organize-and-search)
* [All supported recipe sources](/importing/supported-sources)


# Import Pinterest recipes into Souschef in three ways
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/importing/import-from-pinterest

Import recipes from Pinterest into Souschef using the share menu, the in-app explorer, or by pasting a pin URL. Organize, scale servings, and cook without the clutter.

Importing from Pinterest is included in the free version of Souschef.

Pinterest is a wonderful place to discover recipe ideas, but keeping track of all those pins can quickly turn into a mess. With Souschef, you can import any Pinterest recipe directly into your collection — where you can scale servings, build a shopping list, and cook without the clutter. There are three ways to do it, so pick whichever works best for you!

## How to import a recipe from Pinterest

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Method 1: Share from Pinterest">
    Already looking at a recipe pin in the Pinterest app? Share it straight to Souschef.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Find a recipe pin and tap Share">
        Open the pin you want to save, then tap the **Share** button (the arrow icon) below the image.

        <img alt="Pinterest pin with the Share button highlighted" />
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap More apps">
        In the **Share Pin link** menu, tap **More apps** to open your phone's share sheet.

        <img alt="Pinterest Share Pin link menu with More apps highlighted" />
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap the Souschef icon">
        Tap the **Souschef** icon in the share sheet. Souschef will open and start extracting the recipe automatically.

        <img alt="Share sheet with the Souschef app icon" />

        Don't see Souschef in the share sheet? Follow [Add Souschef to your share menu](/getting-started/add-to-share-menu).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Wait while Souschef extracts the recipe">
        Souschef will extract the recipe from the pin. This usually takes up to 30 seconds, and then your recipe will be ready to view, edit, and cook!
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Method 2: In-app Explorer">
    Souschef has a built-in Pinterest explorer that lets you browse and import recipes without ever leaving the app.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Tap the '+' button in Souschef">
        Open Souschef and tap the **+** button at the bottom of your collection.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap the Pinterest logo">
        On the import screen, tap the **Pinterest** logo to open the in-app explorer.

        <img alt="Souschef import screen with the Pinterest explorer highlighted" />
      </Step>

      <Step title="Browse and select a recipe">
        Browse recipes in the explorer, then select the one you want to import. Souschef will pull it into your collection.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Method 3: Paste a URL">
    Already have a Pinterest pin you want to save? You can paste the link directly into Souschef.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Copy the pin URL">
        In the Pinterest app or in your browser, open the pin and copy its URL.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Open Souschef and tap '+'">
        Open Souschef and tap the **+** button at the bottom of your collection.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap Import from URL">
        Select **Import from URL** from the options.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Paste the URL and tap Import">
        Paste the pin URL and tap **Import**. Souschef will extract the recipe and add it to your collection.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Tip>
  Keep Souschef open while it processes the recipe — closing the app too early may interrupt the import.
</Tip>

## Why import Pinterest recipes into Souschef?

* **Turn inspiration into meals** — import recipes directly, then customize them, scale servings, and swap ingredients.
* **Smart shopping lists** — add all ingredients to your [shopping list](/using/shopping-list) in one tap, sorted by store section.
* **No more clutter** — keep everything in one place instead of juggling screenshots, links, and notes.

## Troubleshooting

If the recipe didn't import correctly or some details are missing, see [Why a recipe import might fail](/importing/why-import-fails) for common causes and what to do.

***

## Still need help?

Our team is always happy to assist — [contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support).

## Related articles

* [Add Souschef to your share menu](/getting-started/add-to-share-menu)
* [Import from Facebook](/importing/import-from-facebook)
* [AI Discovery](/using/ai-discovery)
* [Why a recipe import might fail](/importing/why-import-fails)
* [Using your shopping list](/using/shopping-list)
* [All supported recipe sources](/importing/supported-sources)


# Create a recipe from pasted text or write one manually in Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/importing/import-from-plain-text

Paste recipe text from notes, messages, ChatGPT, Claude, or another app into Souschef and let AI extract the ingredients and steps. You can also write a recipe from scratch.

Importing from plain text is included in the free version of Souschef.

Not every recipe comes with a nice URL. Family recipes handed down in a text message, notes from a cooking class, a copy-paste from an email newsletter, or a recipe you generated in ChatGPT or Claude — Souschef can turn all of these into structured recipes too. You can either paste the text and let Souschef's AI do the extraction, or create a recipe entirely by hand.

## Paste recipe text

<Steps>
  <Step title="Copy the recipe text">
    Copy the recipe from wherever you found it — a Notes app, a text message, a webpage, an email, anywhere.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Souschef and tap '+'">
    Tap the **+** button on your library screen to start a new import.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose 'Text'">
    Select **Text** from the import options and paste your copied recipe into the text field.

    <img alt="Import Recipe screen with the Text option highlighted" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Let AI extract the recipe">
    Souschef's AI reads the text and pulls out the title, ingredients, quantities, and step-by-step instructions — even if the original text was a messy paragraph.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Edit and save">
    Review the extracted recipe. Tap any field to fix a typo, adjust a quantity, or add a missing step. Tap **Save** when you're happy.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Paste as much or as little as you like. Even a single paragraph works —
  Souschef will do its best to structure it into ingredients and steps.
</Tip>

## Paste from ChatGPT or Claude

If you use ChatGPT, Claude, or another AI chat app to brainstorm meals, copy the recipe response and import it with **Text**. Souschef works best when the copied recipe includes a title, ingredients, servings, and step-by-step instructions.

<Card title="See prompt ideas and the full guide" icon="comments" href="/importing/import-from-ai-chat">
  Learn how to ask AI for recipes based on expiring ingredients, pantry staples,
  leftovers, dietary preferences, or meal prep goals.
</Card>

## Create a recipe manually

Prefer to type it out yourself? You can build a recipe from scratch, no source required.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Tap '+' and choose 'Create'">
    From the import menu, choose **Create** to start with a blank recipe.

    <img alt="Import Recipe screen with the Create option highlighted" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in the details">
    Add a title, servings, prep and cook times, ingredients, and step-by-step
    instructions. Add a photo if you have one.

    <img alt="Blank recipe editor with fields for title, time, servings, ingredients, and instructions" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save it to your library">
    Tap **Save**. Your recipe is now in your collection, ready to cook, scale,
    add to your shopping list, and share — just like any imported recipe.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Recipes you create manually work with every Souschef feature: [Cooking
  Mode](/using/cooking-mode), [smart timers](/using/timers), [serving
  adjustment](/using/adjust-servings), [shopping lists](/using/shopping-list),
  [nutrition](/using/nutrition), [AI tagging](/using/ai-tagging), and more.
</Note>

## Editing before saving

Whether you pasted text or wrote a recipe yourself, everything is editable before you hit **Save** — and just as editable after. Tap any ingredient, step, quantity, or title to change it. There's no wrong version to start from.

***

## Still need help?

Our team is always happy to assist — [contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support).

## Related articles

* [Supported import sources](/importing/supported-sources)
* [Import from ChatGPT or Claude](/importing/import-from-ai-chat)
* [Import from a website](/importing/import-from-website)
* [Import from photos](/importing/import-from-photos)
* [Why a recipe import might fail](/importing/why-import-fails)


# Import TikTok recipe videos to Souschef in four steps
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/importing/import-from-tiktok

Save TikTok recipe videos to Souschef via the share menu or by pasting a URL. Souschef extracts from the caption and spoken audio when available.

Importing from TikTok is included in the free version of Souschef.

Got a TikTok recipe you've been meaning to try? With Souschef, you can save it and have a neatly organized recipe ready to cook — no more digging through your TikTok saved videos or re-watching a video just to remember the ingredients. Souschef extracts recipe information from the post's caption and, when available, the video's spoken audio. There are two ways to do it, so pick whichever works best for you!

<Note>
  Souschef works best when the recipe is included in the post caption or spoken aloud in the video. If a post only shows the finished dish without explaining the recipe, Souschef may not have enough information to create a complete recipe.
</Note>

## How to import a recipe from TikTok

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Method 1: Share from TikTok">
    Already watching a recipe in the TikTok app? Share it straight to Souschef.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Find a recipe and tap the ··· (Send to) button">
        Find a TikTok recipe post and tap the **···** (**Send to**) button.

        <img alt="TikTok recipe post with the Send to button highlighted" />
      </Step>

      <Step title="Swipe through the social icons">
        Swipe through the row of social icons in the share menu.

        <img alt="TikTok share menu showing social icons to swipe through" />
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap the ··· (More) button">
        Tap the **···** (**More**) button to open the full list of apps.

        <img alt="TikTok share menu with the More button highlighted" />
      </Step>

      <Step title="Select the Souschef icon">
        Tap the **Souschef** app icon. Souschef will open and start extracting the recipe from the post's caption and spoken audio when available.

        <img alt="Share sheet with the Souschef app icon highlighted" />

        Don't see Souschef? Follow [Add Souschef to your share menu](/getting-started/add-to-share-menu).
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Method 2: Paste a URL">
    Already have a TikTok link you want to save? You can paste the URL directly into Souschef.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Copy the TikTok URL">
        In the TikTok app or in your browser, open the recipe post and copy its URL.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Open Souschef and tap '+'">
        Open Souschef and tap the **+** button at the bottom of your collection.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap Import from URL">
        Select **Import from URL** from the options.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Paste the URL and tap Import">
        Paste the TikTok URL and tap **Import**. Souschef will extract the recipe and add it to your collection.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Tip>
  Stay in the app while Souschef processes the recipe — don't close it. The import can take up to 30 seconds, and then your recipe will be ready and waiting for you.
</Tip>

## Troubleshooting

If the import came back empty or the recipe details look off, there are a few common reasons why that can happen. Check out [Why a recipe import might fail](/importing/why-import-fails) for tips on what to do next.

***

## Still need help?

Our team is always happy to assist — [contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support).

## Related articles

* [Add Souschef to your share menu](/getting-started/add-to-share-menu)
* [Import from Instagram](/importing/import-from-instagram)
* [Import from Facebook](/importing/import-from-facebook)
* [AI Discovery](/using/ai-discovery)
* [Why a recipe import might fail](/importing/why-import-fails)
* [All supported recipe sources](/importing/supported-sources)


# How to import a recipe from any website into Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/importing/import-from-website

Import recipes from any website into Souschef using your browser's share sheet or by pasting a URL. Works with most popular recipe blogs.

Importing from websites is included in the free version of Souschef.

Found a great recipe on a blog or recipe website? You don't need to manually type it all out — share the page to Souschef (or paste the URL) and it will automatically extract the ingredients, instructions, and other details for you. Souschef works with most popular recipe websites, so getting set up takes only a few seconds.

## How to import a recipe from a website

There are two ways to import a website recipe. Pick whichever works best for you.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Method 1: Share from your browser">
    Already on the recipe page in your mobile browser? Share it straight to Souschef.

    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="iPhone (iOS)">
        <Steps>
          <Step title="Open the recipe and tap Share">
            Open Safari (or any browser), go to the recipe page, and tap the **Share** button — it looks like a box with an arrow pointing upward, and you'll usually find it at the bottom of the screen.

            <img alt="Safari address bar with the Share button highlighted" />
          </Step>

          <Step title="Tap the Souschef icon">
            Choose **Souschef** from the share sheet. Souschef will open and start importing the recipe automatically.

            <img alt="iOS share sheet with app icons" />

            Don't see Souschef in the share sheet? Follow [Add Souschef to your share menu](/getting-started/add-to-share-menu).
          </Step>

          <Step title="Review the recipe and tap Save">
            Souschef will fetch the page and extract the recipe — this usually only takes a few seconds. Review the details, edit anything that needs tweaking, and tap **Save**.
          </Step>
        </Steps>
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Android">
        <Steps>
          <Step title="Open the recipe and tap Share">
            Open Chrome (or any browser), go to the recipe page, and tap the **Share** button — you'll usually find it in the browser's menu or toolbar.

            <img alt="Android browser toolbar with the Share button highlighted" />
          </Step>

          <Step title="Tap the Souschef icon">
            Tap the **Souschef** icon in the share sheet. Souschef will open and start importing the recipe automatically.

            <img alt="Android share sheet with Souschef highlighted in the app list" />

            Don't see Souschef in the share sheet? Follow [Add Souschef to your share menu](/getting-started/add-to-share-menu).
          </Step>

          <Step title="Review the recipe and tap Save">
            Souschef will fetch the page and extract the recipe — this usually only takes a few seconds. Review the details, edit anything that needs tweaking, and tap **Save**.
          </Step>
        </Steps>
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Method 2: Paste a URL">
    Already have a recipe link you want to save? You can paste the URL directly into Souschef.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Copy the recipe URL">
        Find a recipe on any blog or recipe website and copy the page's URL from your browser's address bar.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Open Souschef and tap '+'">
        Open Souschef and tap the **+** button at the bottom of your collection.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap Import from URL">
        Select **Import from URL** from the options.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Paste the URL and tap Import">
        Paste the recipe URL and tap **Import**. Souschef will fetch the page and extract the recipe — this usually only takes a few seconds.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Review the recipe and tap Save">
        Review the details, edit anything that needs tweaking, and tap **Save**.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Tip>
  Most popular recipe blogs work great with Souschef. If a site uses a non-standard layout or custom format, the import might be incomplete — but you can edit any field before saving, so it's easy to fill in anything that's missing.
</Tip>

## Troubleshooting

If the import didn't work as expected, see [Why a recipe import might fail](/importing/why-import-fails) for common causes and how to fix them.

***

## Still need help?

Our team is always happy to assist — [contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support).

## Related articles

* [Add Souschef to your share menu](/getting-started/add-to-share-menu)
* [Import from plain text](/importing/import-from-plain-text)
* [AI Discovery](/using/ai-discovery)
* [AI Tagging](/using/ai-tagging)
* [Why a recipe import might fail](/importing/why-import-fails)
* [All supported recipe sources](/importing/supported-sources)


# How to import a YouTube cooking video into Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/importing/import-from-youtube

Souschef's YouTube recipe extractor uses AI to turn any cooking video or Short into a structured recipe with ingredients and timestamped steps.

Importing from YouTube is included in the free version of Souschef.

Ever wished you could cook along with a YouTube recipe without constantly pausing, rewinding, and squinting at the screen? Souschef uses AI to turn any YouTube cooking video — including YouTube Shorts — into a fully structured recipe complete with an ingredient list, step-by-step instructions with timestamps, and smart timers. Share a video to Souschef, or browse YouTube inside the app — then let it do the heavy lifting.

<Note>
  Souschef extracts recipe information from the video's description and, when available, the spoken audio. If the recipe isn't described in either source, the imported recipe may be incomplete.
</Note>

## What you get from a YouTube import

When you import a YouTube cooking video, Souschef extracts recipe information from the video's title, description, and spoken audio when available:

* **Ingredient list** — scalable to any serving size, with easy measurement conversions
* **Step-by-step instructions with video timestamps** — jump straight to any moment in the video without scrubbing around
* **Smart timers** — Souschef automatically detects timing steps so you can set a timer with a single tap
* **Shopping list ready in one tap** — add all ingredients to your shopping list, automatically organized by aisle

## How to import a recipe from YouTube

There are three ways to import a YouTube cooking video. Pick whichever works best for you.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Method 1: Share from YouTube">
    Already watching a cooking video in the YouTube app? Share it straight to Souschef.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open YouTube and find a cooking video">
        Browse YouTube and find the cooking video or Short you'd like to import into Souschef.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap the Share button">
        Tap **Share** below the video.

        <img alt="YouTube video with the Share button highlighted" />
      </Step>

      <Step title="Select Souschef from the share sheet">
        Tap the **Souschef** icon in the share sheet. Souschef will open and start extracting the recipe automatically.

        Don't see Souschef in the share sheet? Follow [Add Souschef to your share menu](/getting-started/add-to-share-menu).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Wait while Souschef analyzes the video">
        Souschef will extract the recipe from the video's description and spoken audio when available. This may take a moment depending on the length of the video — just keep the app open.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Review and save the extracted recipe">
        Check the ingredients and steps, make any edits you want, then save the recipe to your collection.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Method 2: YouTube Browser">
    Prefer to stay in Souschef? Use the built-in YouTube Recipe Browser to find and import videos without leaving the app.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Tap the '+' button in Souschef">
        Open Souschef and tap the **+** button at the bottom of your collection.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap Browse">
        On the import screen, tap **Browse**.

        <img alt="Import Recipe screen with the Browse button highlighted" />
      </Step>

      <Step title="Select YouTube">
        In the **Search on:** menu, tap **YouTube** to open the Recipe Browser.

        <img alt="Search on menu with YouTube highlighted" />
      </Step>

      <Step title="Find a cooking video">
        Search or browse YouTube inside the Recipe Browser until you open the cooking video you want.

        <img alt="Recipe Browser showing the YouTube search screen" />
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap Import Recipe">
        When you're on a recipe video, the button at the bottom right becomes **Import Recipe**. Tap it to start the import.

        <img alt="Recipe Browser on a YouTube recipe video with Import Recipe highlighted" />
      </Step>

      <Step title="Wait while Souschef analyzes the video">
        Souschef will extract the recipe from the video's description and spoken audio when available. Keep the app open until it's done.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Method 3: Paste a URL">
    Already have a YouTube link you want to save? You can paste the URL directly into Souschef.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Copy the video URL">
        In the YouTube app or in your browser, open the cooking video and copy its URL.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Open Souschef and tap '+'">
        Open Souschef and tap the **+** button at the bottom of your collection.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap Import from URL">
        Select **Import from URL** from the options.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Paste the URL and tap Import">
        Paste the YouTube URL and tap **Import**. Souschef will extract the recipe and add it to your collection.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Info>
  Souschef plays the original YouTube video in the background whenever you're cooking from that recipe, so the creator gets credit for every view. It's a great way to support the people whose recipes you love!
</Info>

## Troubleshooting

If the recipe extraction came out incomplete or something doesn't look right, head over to [Why a recipe import might fail](/importing/why-import-fails) for common causes and how to fix them.

***

## Still need help?

Our team is always happy to assist — [contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support).

## Related articles

* [Import from Facebook](/importing/import-from-facebook)
* [Import from Instagram](/importing/import-from-instagram)
* [AI Discovery](/using/ai-discovery)
* [Why a recipe import might fail](/importing/why-import-fails)
* [Cooking mode](/using/cooking-mode)
* [Using smart timers](/using/timers)
* [All supported recipe sources](/importing/supported-sources)


# All the recipe sources you can import into Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/importing/supported-sources

Souschef can import recipes from Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, recipe websites, photos, ChatGPT, Claude, and pasted text. Here's a full overview.

<div>
  <img alt="Sous the cat searching for recipes to save" />
</div>

Souschef can pull recipes from almost anywhere you find food inspiration — whether you're scrolling through social media, watching a cooking video, browsing a recipe blog, flipping through a printed cookbook, asking ChatGPT or Claude for ideas, or copy-pasting a family favorite from a text message. In most cases, it's just a tap or two away. Here's every source Souschef currently supports, with links to detailed guides for each one.

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Instagram" icon="instagram" href="/importing/import-from-instagram">
    Save recipe posts and reels directly from Instagram. Souschef extracts from the caption and spoken audio when available.
  </Card>

  <Card title="TikTok" icon="tiktok" href="/importing/import-from-tiktok">
    Import TikTok recipe videos in four easy steps. Souschef extracts from the
    caption and spoken audio when available.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Facebook" icon="facebook" href="/importing/import-from-facebook">
    Save Facebook posts, videos, and reels through the share menu or by pasting a
    URL. Facebook recipes also appear in AI Discovery.
  </Card>

  <Card title="YouTube" icon="youtube" href="/importing/import-from-youtube">
    Turn any YouTube cooking video into a structured recipe with ingredients and
    timestamped step-by-step instructions — powered by AI.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pinterest" icon="pinterest" href="/importing/import-from-pinterest">
    Browse recipes inside Souschef's built-in Pinterest explorer, or just paste a
    pin URL to import instantly.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Recipe Websites" icon="globe" href="/importing/import-from-website">
    Paste a URL from any recipe blog or website and Souschef extracts the
    ingredients and instructions automatically.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Photos & Screenshots" icon="camera" href="/importing/import-from-photos">
    Digitize a cookbook, a printed recipe card, or a screenshot using Souschef's
    Scan feature — just point your camera and go.
  </Card>

  <Card title="ChatGPT & Claude" icon="comments" href="/importing/import-from-ai-chat">
    Copy a recipe from ChatGPT, Claude, or another AI chat app and paste it into
    Souschef's Text import option.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plain Text" icon="clipboard" href="/importing/import-from-plain-text">
    Paste recipe text and let AI extract the ingredients and steps, or create a recipe manually from scratch.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## AI Discovery: search across sources at once

Don't have a specific link? Use [AI Discovery](/using/ai-discovery) to describe what you're craving and Souschef will search across recipe websites, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube in one go — then let you import any result directly into your collection.

## How importing works

Most sources work through your phone's **share sheet** — the menu that appears when you tap the Share button inside any app. Tap Share, find the Souschef icon, and the import kicks off automatically. If you don't see Souschef in your share sheet, check out [how to add Souschef to your share menu](/getting-started/add-to-share-menu).

For sources without a share sheet flow — or when you just have text from ChatGPT, Claude, a text message, or another app — use the **+** button inside Souschef to paste a URL, paste recipe text, take a screenshot and scan it, or create a recipe manually.

***

## Still need help?

Can't find what you're looking for? Our team is happy to help — [contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support).

## Related articles

<ul>
  <li><a href="/importing/import-from-instagram">Import from Instagram</a></li>
  <li><a href="/importing/import-from-tiktok">Import from TikTok</a></li>
  <li><a href="/importing/import-from-facebook">Import from Facebook</a></li>
  <li><a href="/importing/import-from-youtube">Import from YouTube</a></li>
  <li><a href="/importing/import-from-pinterest">Import from Pinterest</a></li>
  <li><a href="/importing/import-from-website">Import from a recipe website</a></li>
  <li><a href="/importing/import-from-photos">Import from screenshots or photos</a></li>
  <li><a href="/importing/import-from-ai-chat">Import from ChatGPT or Claude</a></li>
  <li><a href="/importing/import-from-plain-text">Import from plain text</a></li>
  <li><a href="/using/ai-discovery">AI Discovery</a></li>
  <li><a href="/using/ai-tagging">AI Tagging</a></li>
  <li><a href="/importing/why-import-fails">Why a recipe import might fail</a></li>

  <li><a href="/getting-started/add-to-share-menu">Add Souschef to your share menu</a></li>
</ul>


# Troubleshooting recipe import failures in Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/importing/why-import-fails

Learn the most common reasons a recipe import fails in Souschef and how to fix each one, from missing captions to unsupported sources.

<div>
  <img alt="Sous the cat looking puzzled — that import didn't work" />
</div>

Most imports in Souschef work quickly and smoothly — but every now and then, something doesn't go quite as expected. Don't worry! There are usually simple explanations and easy fixes. Below you'll find the most common reasons an import might fail, along with what you can do about each one.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="The Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook post doesn't include a recipe">
    Souschef extracts recipe information from the post's caption or description and, when available, the video's spoken audio. If the recipe isn't described in either source, the imported recipe may be incomplete — or there may be nothing for Souschef to extract.

    **What to try:** Look for a post where the creator has included the recipe in the caption (or description), or spoken through the ingredients and steps in the video. These tend to work best. You can also try [pasting the recipe as plain text](/importing/import-from-plain-text) if a friend shared it separately.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The import is taking too long or got stuck">
    Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube imports can take up to 30 seconds because Souschef is analyzing the caption (or description) and spoken audio when available. If it seems stuck well beyond that, something may have gone wrong in the process.

    **What to try:** Close the Souschef app completely, then reopen it and try the import again. Make sure you have a stable internet connection before retrying.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The recipe website uses an unsupported format">
    Souschef works with most popular recipe blogs, but some websites use custom or non-standard layouts that make it harder to extract structured recipe data.

    **What to try:** If the import is incomplete, you can copy the URL and try importing it again — sometimes a retry does the trick. Alternatively, take a screenshot of the recipe page and use the [Scan feature](/importing/import-from-photos) to extract it from the image instead.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The extracted recipe is missing information">
    AI extraction is smart, but it's not perfect. Sometimes an ingredient quantity, a step, or the recipe title might be missing or slightly off — especially if the original post or page was formatted in an unusual way.

    **What to try:** You can edit any field inside Souschef before saving. Tap any ingredient, step, or title to update it. It only takes a moment to fill in what's missing and you'll end up with a perfect recipe ready to cook.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Souschef isn't appearing in my share sheet">
    If you can't find the Souschef icon when you tap Share in Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, or your browser, it may not have been added to your share menu yet.

    **What to try:** Follow our guide on [how to add Souschef to your share menu](/getting-started/add-to-share-menu) — it only takes a minute and you'll only need to do it once.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I don't have a URL — the recipe is just text I received">
    If someone sent you a recipe by text message, email, or in a Notes app, you don't need to find a link.

    **What to try:** Use [Import from plain text](/importing/import-from-plain-text). Copy the recipe text, tap **+** in Souschef, choose **Paste text**, and Souschef's AI will structure it into ingredients and steps.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The import failed with an error message">
    Occasionally a temporary issue can cause an import to fail with an error — this can happen due to a brief network hiccup or a problem on the source platform's end.

    **What to try:** Wait a moment and try the import again. If it keeps failing after a couple of attempts, please [contact our support team](/troubleshooting/contact-support) and let us know which source you were importing from and what the error said — we'll look into it right away.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Tip>
  You can always edit a recipe after importing — tap the recipe in your collection, then tap **Edit** to fix anything that didn't extract correctly. You're never stuck with the first result!
</Tip>

***

## Still need help?

If none of the above helped, our team would love to hear from you — [contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support).

## Related articles

* [Troubleshooting: import failed](/troubleshooting/import-failed)
* [Add Souschef to your share menu](/getting-started/add-to-share-menu)
* [All supported recipe sources](/importing/supported-sources)


# Souschef app is not loading or keeps crashing
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/troubleshooting/app-not-loading

If the Souschef app won't open, loads slowly, or keeps crashing, try these steps to get it working again on iPhone or Android.

<div>
  <img alt="Chef the cat looking dizzy — the app isn't cooperating" />
</div>

If Souschef isn't opening, is stuck on a loading screen, or keeps crashing, you're not alone — and the good news is that a few simple steps resolve the vast majority of these issues. Work through the steps below in order, and you'll likely be back in the kitchen in no time.

<Note>
  Reinstalling the app won't delete your recipes as long as you sign back in
  with the same account afterward. Your recipe collection lives in the cloud,
  not just on your device.
</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Force-quit the app and reopen it">
    The first thing to try is always a fresh start. On iPhone, swipe up from the
    bottom of the screen (or double-press the Home button) to see your open
    apps, then swipe Souschef away to close it. On Android, tap the Recent Apps
    button and swipe Souschef off the screen. Then reopen the app.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check your internet connection">
    Some features in Souschef require an active internet connection to work. Try
    loading a webpage in your browser to confirm you're online. If your
    connection is slow or unstable, switching from Wi-Fi to cellular data (or
    vice versa) can help.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check for app updates">
    An outdated version of the app can sometimes cause unexpected crashes or
    loading issues. Open the **App Store** (iOS) or **Google Play** (Android),
    search for Souschef, and install any available update.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Restart your phone">
    A full device restart clears out temporary glitches that can affect apps.
    Hold down the power button, restart your phone, and try opening Souschef
    again once it boots up.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Delete and reinstall the app">
    If nothing else has worked, deleting and reinstalling Souschef will give you
    a clean slate. Uninstall the app, then download it again from the [App
    Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/souschef-recipe-organizer/id6468939420) or
    [Google
    Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.souschef.app). Sign
    back in with your account and your recipes will be right there waiting for
    you.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Always keep Souschef updated to the latest version — updates include bug fixes
  and performance improvements that keep everything running smoothly.
</Tip>

If the problem continues after trying all of the above, please email [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co) with a description of what's happening, your device model (e.g., iPhone 15, Samsung Galaxy S24), and your operating system version (e.g., iOS 18.1, Android 15). That information helps us track down the issue quickly.

## Still need help?

We're here for you! Head to our [contact support page](/troubleshooting/contact-support) or email [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co) directly.

## Related articles

* [Contact Souschef support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)


# Contact Souschef support
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/troubleshooting/contact-support

Get help from the Souschef team by email. We're a small team of food lovers and we're happy to help with any question or issue.

<div>
  <img alt="Sous the cat, ready to help" />
</div>

We're a small, passionate team behind Souschef, and we genuinely love hearing from our users — whether it's a bug you've run into, a question about how something works, or a feature idea you've been dreaming about. No question is too small, and we read every message.

## Before you write

You might find your answer right away in one of these common help articles:

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Import Failed" icon="circle-xmark" href="/troubleshooting/import-failed">
    Fix a recipe import that got stuck or returned an error.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Recipes Missing" icon="magnifying-glass" href="/troubleshooting/recipes-missing">
    Find out why recipes might not be showing up and how to get them back.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Share Menu Setup" icon="share" href="/troubleshooting/missing-from-share-menu">
    Add Souschef to your phone's share menu for one-tap importing.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How to reach us

We currently offer support by email. Here's where to send your message depending on what you need:

| Topic                             | Email                                             |
| --------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| General support and app questions | [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co) |
| Privacy and data requests         | [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co) |
| Feature ideas and feedback        | [team@nekonote.co](mailto:team@nekonote.co)       |

<Tip>
  When reporting a bug, it really helps us if you include: your **device model**
  (e.g., iPhone 15, Pixel 8), your **operating system version** (e.g., iOS 17.4,
  Android 14), and a **brief description of what happened** — and a screenshot
  if you have one. The more detail you share, the faster we can track it down
  and fix it!
</Tip>

<Info>
  We aim to respond within 1–2 business days. Thanks so much for your patience —
  we appreciate it!
</Info>

## Still need help?

Don't hesitate to reach out. We're always happy to hear from you:

* **App support & questions:** [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co)
* **Privacy & data:** [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co)
* **Ideas & feedback:** [team@nekonote.co](mailto:team@nekonote.co)


# Fix a failed or stuck recipe import in Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/troubleshooting/import-failed

Troubleshoot a recipe import that failed, got stuck, or returned an error in Souschef — with fixes for Instagram, TikTok, websites, and more.

<div>
  <img alt="Chef the cat looking confused — something didn't go as expected" />
</div>

Most recipe imports in Souschef complete in under 30 seconds — but occasionally one gets stuck, returns an error, or comes through looking a little off. Don't worry! There are a handful of common causes, and most of them are easy to fix. Here's what to try depending on what you're seeing.

<Tip>
  You can always edit a recipe after importing by opening it and tapping the Edit button.
</Tip>

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="The import is taking longer than 30 seconds">
    If the import spinner has been going for more than 30 seconds, it may be stuck. Here's what to do:

    1. Close the Souschef app completely (force-quit it).
    2. Check that you have a stable internet connection — try loading a webpage to confirm.
    3. Reopen Souschef and try the import again.

    Slow or interrupted connections are the most common culprit here. If you're on a weak Wi-Fi signal or cellular data, switching networks can help.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or YouTube post didn't produce a recipe">
    Souschef extracts recipe information from the post's caption or description and, when available, the video's spoken audio — but not every food video actually includes a recipe. If the import completed but no recipe appeared (or the result is empty), it's likely because the post didn't contain enough recipe details for Souschef to work with.

    A few things to check:

    * Does the post's caption (or description) include ingredients or steps?
    * Does the creator mention the recipe in their spoken audio?
    * Is the recipe only written in the comments? Souschef doesn't read comments, so those details won't be imported.

    If the post genuinely doesn't have a recipe in the caption, description, or spoken audio, Souschef won't be able to extract one. Try looking for a version of the post that includes the full recipe details. You can also [paste the recipe as plain text](/importing/import-from-plain-text) if someone shared it with you separately.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The recipe website link didn't work">
    Some recipe websites use technical measures that can prevent automated extraction. If sharing a URL from your browser didn't work, try this instead:

    1. Copy the recipe page's URL.
    2. In Souschef, tap the **+** button.
    3. Select **Import from URL**.
    4. Paste the URL and tap Import.

    If the site still doesn't work, it may be blocking extraction entirely. In that case, you can create a new recipe manually in Souschef and paste in the details yourself.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The extracted recipe is missing ingredients or steps">
    Souschef uses AI to extract recipes, and while it does a great job most of the time, it isn't perfect — especially with unusually formatted pages or posts. If some ingredients or steps didn't come through:

    1. Open the recipe in Souschef.
    2. Tap the **Edit** button.
    3. Fill in any missing details manually.

    Your edits are saved automatically, so the recipe will be complete and ready to use next time.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I got an error message">
    If Souschef showed you an error message during the import:

    1. Close the app completely.
    2. Check your internet connection.
    3. Reopen Souschef and try the import again.

    Most errors are temporary and resolve on their own. If you keep seeing the same error after a few tries, please [reach out to support](mailto:support@nekonote.co) — sharing a screenshot of the error message is really helpful!
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The import worked but the recipe looks wrong">
    If the recipe imported successfully but something looks off — wrong title, scrambled ingredients, missing steps — you can fix it right in the app:

    1. Open the recipe.
    2. Tap **Edit**.
    3. Correct any fields that need updating.

    This can happen with recipes from sites that use non-standard formatting. A quick edit gets everything back on track.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Still need help?

If none of the above fixes the problem, we're happy to take a look. Email us at [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co) and let us know what you were trying to import and what happened. You can also visit our [contact support page](/troubleshooting/contact-support) for more ways to get in touch.

## Related articles

* [Why recipe imports sometimes fail](/importing/why-import-fails)
* [How to import from Instagram](/importing/import-from-instagram)
* [How to import from Facebook](/importing/import-from-facebook)
* [Import from plain text](/importing/import-from-plain-text)


# Souschef is missing from the share menu — how to fix it
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/troubleshooting/missing-from-share-menu

If Souschef doesn't appear when you tap Share on iPhone or Android, follow these steps to add or re-enable it in your share sheet.

<div>
  <img alt="Sous the cat helping look for the share menu" />
</div>

If you tap **Share** in your browser or another app and Souschef isn't showing up, don't worry — it just needs to be added to your share menu. It's a quick, one-time setup, and once it's done you'll be able to send recipes to Souschef with a single tap. Follow the steps for your device below.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="iPhone (iOS)">
    1. Open any browser app (like Safari or Chrome) and tap the **Share** button (the box with an arrow pointing up).
    2. Scroll the row of icons to the right and tap **More**.
    3. Tap **Edit** in the top-right corner.
    4. Scroll through the list to find **Souschef** and tap the **+** button next to it to add it.
    5. Once added, press and drag Souschef to the top of the list so it's easy to find.
    6. Tap **Done** to save your changes.

    Souschef will now appear near the top of your share sheet whenever you tap Share in any app.

    <Note>
      If Souschef isn't listed at all in the Edit screen, try restarting your phone first — this refreshes your share options list and should make Souschef appear.
    </Note>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Android">
    1. Open any browser app and tap the **Share** button.
    2. Scroll to the **bottom** of the share options list.
    3. Find **Souschef** and **long-press** on it.
    4. Tap **Pin Souschef**.

    Souschef will now be pinned near the top of your share options for easy access!
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Note>
  If Souschef still doesn't appear after following these steps, make sure the Souschef app is installed and fully up to date, then try restarting your phone. This usually does the trick!
</Note>

## Still need help?

If you've followed the steps above and Souschef still won't show up in your share menu, we're here to help. Visit our [contact support page](/troubleshooting/contact-support) or email [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co) and we'll get it sorted out.

## Related articles

* [Add Souschef to your share menu](/getting-started/add-to-share-menu)
* [Import from Facebook](/importing/import-from-facebook)
* [Import from plain text](/importing/import-from-plain-text)
* [Contact Souschef support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)


# Recipes appear to be missing from Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/troubleshooting/recipes-missing

If your saved recipes have disappeared from Souschef, find out why and how to get them back in a few steps.

<div>
  <img alt="Chef the cat looking around, wondering where the recipes went" />
</div>

If you open Souschef and your recipes aren't there, take a breath — they're most likely not gone! There are a few common reasons a recipe collection might appear empty or incomplete, and most of them are solved in just a step or two. Here's what to check.

<Warning>
  Recipes that were imported while not signed in may not sync to the cloud. Always sign in to make sure your collection is safely backed up.
</Warning>

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="You're not signed in to the correct account">
    Your recipes are tied to the account you used when you saved them. If you're signed in with a different email address, your collection will look empty.

    **To fix this:**

    1. Go to the Account or Settings section in Souschef.
    2. Sign out of your current account.
    3. Sign back in using the email address you originally used to save your recipes.

    Your recipes should reappear right away.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="You're on a new device">
    Switched to a new phone? Your recipes are stored with your account, not on the device itself — so you just need to sign in to get them back.

    Sign in to Souschef on your new device using your existing account credentials, and your recipe collection should sync automatically. For more help with this, see [Sign in on another device](/account/sign-in-another-device).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The app needs to refresh">
    Sometimes the app just needs a nudge to load the latest data.

    1. Close Souschef completely (force-quit the app).
    2. Reopen it.
    3. Once the recipe list is visible, pull down from the top to trigger a manual refresh.

    If your recipes were there before, they should reappear after the refresh.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The app was reinstalled">
    If you deleted and reinstalled Souschef, your recipes aren't gone — they're still tied to your account in the cloud. Simply sign back in with the same account you used before, and your collection will be restored.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The recipes were saved locally and aren't syncing">
    If you believe your recipes may have been saved in an offline or local-only mode, please [contact our support team](mailto:support@nekonote.co) and we'll help you figure out what happened and whether those recipes can be recovered.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Check your Imported Recipes history

If a recipe seems missing because you're not sure whether an import actually finished, check the **Imported Recipes** tab on your **Bookmarks** screen. It shows a device-local history of your recipe import attempts, grouped by day — so you can see exactly what you tried to save and when.

From this history you can:

* **Open successful imports** to jump straight to the saved recipe.
* **Retry certain failures** with one tap.
* **Report unsupported sites** to help us improve Souschef's coverage.

<img alt="Imported Recipes tab showing successful and failed import attempts grouped by day" />

<Warning>
  Imported Recipes history is **capped at 50 items and 30 days**, and it's stored **on your device only** — it doesn't sync across devices. It's a lookup tool for recent import attempts, not a replacement for saving recipes to your bookmarks. Always save any recipe you want to keep.
</Warning>

## Still need help?

If you've tried everything above and your recipes still aren't showing up, we'd love to help you track them down. Email us at [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co) with a description of the situation, or visit our [contact support page](/troubleshooting/contact-support).

## Related articles

* [Sign in on another device](/account/sign-in-another-device)
* [Contact Souschef support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)


# Souschef subscription not showing or not recognized
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/troubleshooting/subscription-not-recognized

If your Souschef subscription isn't being recognized after purchase or reinstall, here's how to restore it on iPhone or Android.

<div>
  <img alt="Sous the cat looking puzzled — that's unexpected" />
</div>

If you've subscribed to Souschef Plus but the app doesn't seem to know about it — you're still hitting the 5-per-week import limit — you can usually fix this in a moment by restoring your purchase.

## Restore your subscription

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="iPhone (iOS)">
    1. Open the **Souschef** app.
    2. Go to **Account** or **Settings**.
    3. Tap **Restore Purchases**.
    4. If prompted, sign in with your Apple ID.

    Souschef will check your purchase history with the App Store and re-activate your subscription.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Android">
    On Android, your subscription should restore automatically as long as you're signed in to the same Google account you used when you subscribed.

    1. Make sure you're signed in to Souschef with your account.
    2. Verify that you're using the same Google account tied to your Google Play purchase.
    3. Close and reopen the app to prompt a refresh.

    If it still isn't recognized after reopening, try the steps in the "Still not working?" section below.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Note>
  Make sure you're signed in with the same Apple ID or Google account you used when you originally subscribed. Using a different account is the most common reason a subscription doesn't restore.
</Note>

## Still not working?

If restoring your purchase didn't do the trick, here are a few more things to try:

1. **Check that your subscription is still active** — open the App Store (Settings → your name → Subscriptions on iOS) or Google Play (Menu → Subscriptions on Android) and confirm the subscription is active and hasn't expired.
2. **Force-quit and reopen the app** — this prompts Souschef to re-check your subscription status.
3. **Contact support** — email us at [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co) and include your receipt or purchase confirmation. We'll look into it and get you sorted out.

For a more detailed walkthrough, see the [Restore your purchase](/billing/restore-purchase) guide.

## Still need help?

We're happy to help! Reach out at [support@nekonote.co](mailto:support@nekonote.co) and include any relevant details about your purchase (platform, date, the email/account used), and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

## Related articles

* [Restore your purchase](/billing/restore-purchase)
* [How to subscribe to Souschef Plus](/billing/subscribe)
* [About Souschef Plus](/billing/subscription-benefits)


# Adjust recipe servings and scale ingredients in Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/using/adjust-servings

Scale any recipe up or down in Souschef. Change the serving size and all ingredient quantities recalculate automatically — no math needed.

Good news — adjusting servings is available to everyone using Souschef.

Whether you're cooking a cozy dinner for one or feeding a hungry crowd, Souschef takes the math out of scaling a recipe. Change the number of servings and every ingredient quantity updates instantly — no calculator required. When you share a recipe link, people viewing it in a browser can adjust servings too.

## How to adjust servings

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open a recipe">
    Tap any recipe in your Souschef library to open it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap the servings control">
    On the **Ingredients** tab, tap the servings button (for example, **9 cookies**).

    <img alt="Recipe detail with the servings button highlighted on the Ingredients tab" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Adjust and apply">
    Use the up and down arrows — or type a number — to set the new serving size, then tap **Apply**. All ingredient quantities recalculate automatically.

    <img alt="Adjust Serving sheet with up and down arrows, Cancel, and Apply" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

You can also adjust servings in two other places:

* **Inside Cooking Mode** — change servings on the fly while you're actively cooking, and all ingredient references update in real time.
* **When adding to your shopping list** — adjust servings before adding ingredients to make sure you buy exactly the right amounts at the store.

<Tip>
  Adjust servings before adding a recipe to your shopping list to get the right quantities for grocery shopping — that way your list is accurate from the start.
</Tip>

***

## Still need help?

If you have questions or run into anything unexpected, our team is happy to help. [Contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)

***

**Related articles**

* [Create and manage a shopping list](/using/shopping-list)
* [How to use Cooking Mode](/using/cooking-mode)
* [Convert measurements](/using/convert-measurements)
* [Print a recipe](/using/print-recipes)
* [Nutrition](/using/nutrition)
* [Supported devices](/getting-started/supported-devices)


# How AI recipe search works in Souschef — AI Discovery
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/using/ai-discovery

Describe what you're craving and Souschef searches recipe websites, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube for matching recipes — import any with one tap.

Good news — AI Discovery is available to everyone using Souschef.

<div>
  <img alt="Sous the cat searching with a magnifying glass" />
</div>

AI Discovery is Souschef's way of turning a vague craving into an actual dinner plan. Describe what you're in the mood for — the ingredients you want to use, what you're craving, your diet, or the occasion — and Souschef generates smart search queries and searches multiple sources at once. Results are grouped and easy to browse, and any recipe you like can be imported straight into your collection.

## What you can search for

Describe your meal in whatever way feels natural. AI Discovery is designed to understand:

* **Ingredients** — e.g., "chicken thighs and yogurt" or "whatever's in my Pantry"
* **Cravings** — e.g., "something spicy and comforting" or "crunchy and fresh"
* **Diets** — e.g., "high protein," "vegan," "gluten free"
* **Occasions** — e.g., "weeknight dinner for two," "party appetizer," "kid-friendly lunch"

You can combine any of these in a single prompt — the more you tell Souschef, the better the results.

## Choose a creativity level

Before running a search, pick how adventurous you want the results to be:

* **Precise** — sticks closely to your exact prompt. Best when you have a specific dish in mind.
* **Balanced** *(default)* — a good mix of closely matched and slightly more inventive suggestions.
* **Creative** — wider, more surprising results. Great for when you want inspiration.

<img alt="Discover Recipe sheet with suggested searches, Describe your craving input, and Creative mode selected" />

## The sources AI Discovery searches

Souschef generates search queries from your prompt and then searches across:

* **Recipe websites**
* **Instagram**
* **TikTok**
* **Facebook**
* **YouTube**

Pinterest recipes may also appear in results.

## Understanding the results

Results are grouped so you can scan them quickly:

* **Featured matches** — the recipes AI Discovery thinks are the strongest fit for your prompt, shown at the top.
* **Grouped results** — the rest of the results, organized by source (websites, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube) so you can pick the format you prefer.

<img alt="AI Recipe Search results for Tzatziki chicken bowls with matching recipe cards from YouTube and Instagram" />

## Import a result into your library

Every result has two options:

* **Import directly** — tap **Import** and Souschef pulls the recipe into your library the same way any other import does. Ingredients, steps, tags, and nutrition are extracted automatically.
* **Open the original link** — tap the result to view the source (a website, Instagram post, TikTok, Facebook post, or YouTube video) in its original app or browser.

<Tip>
  If a result looks interesting but you're not sure, import it — you can always
  edit or delete it later. Importing is the fastest way to actually try a
  recipe.
</Tip>

## How to run an AI Discovery search

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open AI Discovery">
    Tap the **Discover** (or **Search**) tab in Souschef.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Describe what you want">
    Type your ingredients, cravings, diet, or occasion into the prompt field.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pick a creativity level">
    Choose Precise, Balanced, or Creative.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review featured and grouped results">
    Browse the featured matches at the top, then scroll through grouped results by source.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Import or open a recipe">
    Tap **Import** to save a recipe, or tap the result to open the original source.
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## Related articles

* [Supported import sources](/importing/supported-sources)
* [Import from Facebook](/importing/import-from-facebook)
* [Import from Instagram](/importing/import-from-instagram)
* [Import from TikTok](/importing/import-from-tiktok)
* [Import from YouTube](/importing/import-from-youtube)

## Still need help?

If you have questions or run into anything unexpected, our team is happy to help. [Contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)


# How recipe tagging works in Souschef — AI-suggested tags
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/using/ai-tagging

Souschef automatically suggests tags for every imported recipe — cuisine, meal type, diet, main ingredient, cooking method, and more. Filter your library instantly.

Good news — AI Tagging is available to everyone using Souschef.

Every time you import a recipe, Souschef's AI reads the recipe and suggests a set of tags that describe it — cuisine, meal type, diet, main ingredient, cooking method, and more. Suggested tags are pre-selected but always editable, and they power the filters throughout your library.

## What Souschef tags

Suggested tags cover the ways you actually think about recipes:

* **Cuisine** — Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Thai, and so on
* **Meal type** — breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, dessert
* **Diet** — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, high-protein, and more
* **Main ingredient** — chicken, pasta, tofu, salmon, and so on
* **Cooking method** — baked, grilled, air fryer, one-pot, slow cooker, no-cook
* **More** — quick, kid-friendly, meal prep, holiday, and other contextual tags

## Tags during import

When you import a recipe from any source — [Instagram](/importing/import-from-instagram), [TikTok](/importing/import-from-tiktok), [YouTube](/importing/import-from-youtube), [Pinterest](/importing/import-from-pinterest), [Facebook](/importing/import-from-facebook), a [website](/importing/import-from-website), [photos](/importing/import-from-photos), [ChatGPT or Claude](/importing/import-from-ai-chat), or [plain text](/importing/import-from-plain-text) — the import preview shows Souschef's suggested tags with the most relevant ones already selected.

You can:

* **Accept the suggestions** as-is with a single tap on Save.
* **Untick tags** that don't feel right.
* **Tap to add** additional tags Souschef didn't suggest.

## Editing tags on a saved recipe

Already saved a recipe? You can still edit its tags anytime.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the recipe and tap the tags">
    Open the recipe from your library and tap the tag row under the recipe details.

    <img alt="Recipe detail with the tags row highlighted showing blueberry, dessert, and lemon" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add or remove tags">
    Type a new tag in **Add a tag**, or tap the **x** on a selected tag to remove it. Tap **Done** when you're finished. Changes apply immediately in your library filters.

    <img alt="Tags sheet with selected blueberry, dessert, and lemon tags" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Managing tags in your library

Rename tags, move them into the right category for library filters, or add new ones from Account settings.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Account settings">
    On the Saved tab, tap your **profile** icon in the top right.

    <img alt="Saved recipes screen with the account profile icon in the top right" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap Manage tags">
    Under **Kitchen**, tap **Manage tags**.

    <img alt="Account settings with Manage tags highlighted under Kitchen" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review your tags">
    Tags are grouped by category, such as Cuisine and Meal type. Tap **+ Add tag** to create a new one, or tap an existing tag to edit it.

    <img alt="Recipe tags screen listing Cuisine and Meal type tags" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Rename, recategorize, or delete">
    Change the tag name, pick a different category for library filters, or delete the tag. Then tap **Save**.

    <img alt="Edit tag sheet with name and category fields" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Filtering your library by tag

Tags become powerful the moment you have more than a handful of recipes. In your library:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Tap the filter icon">
    Open the filters drawer above your recipe list.

    <img alt="Saved recipes screen with the filter button highlighted next to the search bar" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pick one or more tags">
    Filter by any combination of cuisine, meal type, diet, main ingredient, cooking method, or more.

    <img alt="Filter drawer showing tag categories for narrowing the recipe library" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="See only matching recipes">
    Your library instantly narrows to recipes that match all selected tags.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Combine a diet tag with a meal type — like **vegetarian** + **dinner** — to pull up an instant weeknight shortlist.
</Tip>

***

## Related articles

* [Organize and search](/using/organize-and-search)
* [Nutrition](/using/nutrition)
* [AI Discovery](/using/ai-discovery)

## Still need help?

If you have questions or run into anything unexpected, our team is happy to help. [Contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)


# How to translate recipes in Souschef with AI Recipe Translation
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/using/ai-translation

AI Recipe Translation turns any recipe into another language while preserving the original. Supports English, Japanese, Spanish, French, and 10 more.

This feature is included in the free version of Souschef.

AI Recipe Translation lets you turn any recipe in your library into another language — in seconds — without losing the original. Souschef uses an AI model built specifically for recipe translation, so cooking terms, ingredient names, and technique language stay accurate across languages. Souschef creates a linked translated recipe, keeps the source recipe untouched, and clearly marks the translated version so you always know where it came from. Perfect for cooking a family recipe in the language it was written in, or for sharing a favorite with someone who speaks a different language.

## Supported languages

Recipes can be translated between any of these languages:

* English
* Japanese
* Spanish
* French
* German
* Italian
* Korean
* Chinese
* Portuguese
* Dutch
* Swedish
* Danish
* Finnish
* Polish

## What translation does

When you translate a recipe, Souschef:

* **Creates a linked translated recipe** — a new recipe in your library with all text (title, ingredients, steps, notes) in the target language.
* **Preserves the original** — your original recipe stays exactly as you had it. Translation never overwrites the source.
* **Displays "Translated from…"** — the new recipe shows a clear label linking back to the original so you always know its origin.

<img alt="Translated recipe showing a Translated from label that links back to the original recipe" />

## How to translate a recipe

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the recipe you want to translate">
    Tap the recipe in your library.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap the translate button">
    Tap the translate icon in the top bar.

    <img alt="Recipe screen with the translate button highlighted in the top bar" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a target language">
    Pick from the list of supported languages.

    <img alt="Translate recipe sheet with a search field and a list of languages to choose from" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the translated recipe">
    Souschef creates a new, linked recipe in your library with the translated content. Tap **Save** to keep it.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  You can translate the same recipe into multiple languages. Each translation is
  a separate linked recipe, so a Japanese and Spanish version of the same dish
  can live side by side in your library.
</Tip>

## Editing translated recipes

Translated recipes are fully editable just like any other recipe. If a phrase didn't land quite right or you want to swap in a more familiar cooking term, tap **Edit** and make it yours.

***

## Related articles

* [Convert measurements](/using/convert-measurements)
* [Organize and search](/using/organize-and-search)

## Still need help?

If you have questions or run into anything unexpected, our team is happy to help. [Contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)


# Convert recipe measurements between units in Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/using/convert-measurements

Switch between cups and grams, ounces and milliliters, and more — directly inside Souschef. Convert ingredient amounts on the fly as you cook.

This feature is included in the free version of Souschef.

Not everyone cooks in the same units — and that's perfectly fine! Souschef lets you convert ingredient measurements on the fly so you can cook in whatever units feel most natural to you. Found a great recipe from a UK food blog that uses grams? No problem. Following an American recipe but you only own a kitchen scale? Souschef has you covered. Shared recipe links also let viewers switch between supported measurement systems (Metric, US Customary, and more) in the browser.

## How to convert measurements

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open a recipe">
    Tap any recipe in your Souschef library to open it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap Convert Units">
    On the **Ingredients** tab, tap **Convert Units**.

    <img alt="Recipe detail with the Convert Units button highlighted on the Ingredients tab" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set your preference and apply">
    Choose your base measurement system (**Imperial** or **Metric**), optionally select cooking tools you own so common units like cups or teaspoons stay unconverted, then tap **Apply**.

    <img alt="Measurement Preference sheet with Imperial selected and tbsp/tsp and cup tools selected" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

Turn on **Show recipes in original units** if you want to keep each recipe in the units it was imported with.

<Info>
  Conversions are calculated based on standard cooking measurements. For the most accurate results with dry ingredients like flour or cocoa powder, a kitchen scale is always your best bet — volume measurements can vary depending on how tightly packed the ingredient is.
</Info>

<Tip>
  This feature is especially handy when following a recipe from another country — just switch to your preferred units and cook with confidence, no mental arithmetic required.
</Tip>

***

## Still need help?

If you have questions or run into anything unexpected, our team is happy to help. [Contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)

***

**Related articles**

* [Adjust recipe servings](/using/adjust-servings)
* [How to use Cooking Mode](/using/cooking-mode)
* [Print a recipe](/using/print-recipes)
* [AI Recipe Translation](/using/ai-translation)
* [Supported devices](/getting-started/supported-devices)


# Use Cooking Mode in Souschef for step-by-step cooking
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/using/cooking-mode

Cooking Mode guides you through a recipe step by step, keeps your screen awake, and manages timers so you can cook with fewer screen taps.

Good news — Cooking Mode is available to everyone using Souschef.

<div>
  <img alt="Sous the cat ready to cook, oven mitten on" />
</div>

Cooking Mode is the heart of Souschef — it turns any recipe into a step-by-step cooking guide on your phone. It keeps your screen awake, manages timers, and cuts down how often you need to touch the screen. For voice control — next step, timers, read-aloud, and ingredient amounts — see [Hands-Free Cooking](/using/hands-free-cooking).

## What Cooking Mode does

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Step-by-step navigation" icon="arrow-right">
    Move through your recipe one step at a time so you always know exactly where you are and what comes next.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Keeps your screen awake" icon="sun">
    Your phone stays lit the entire time you're in Cooking Mode — so you tap less just to keep the screen on.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Smart timers" icon="clock">
    Time mentions in recipe steps are automatically detected and turned into one-tap countdown timers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Hands-free voice commands" icon="microphone">
    Turn on the mic to move between steps, start timers, hear instructions, and check amounts by voice — see [Hands-Free Cooking](/using/hands-free-cooking).
  </Card>

  <Card title="Ingredient referencing" icon="list">
    Tap any ingredient name in a step to instantly see its quantity — no scrolling back to the top of the recipe.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Prep checklist" icon="check">
    All prep tasks (like chopping, mincing, or preheating) are listed upfront as a checklist before cooking begins.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cook several recipes" icon="thumbtack" href="/using/pinned-recipes">
    Pin up to 5 recipes in a now-cooking tray so you can jump between a main dish and sides.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Serving adjustments" icon="sliders">
    Change the number of servings right inside Cooking Mode and all ingredient quantities recalculate automatically.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How to start Cooking Mode

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open a recipe">
    Tap any recipe in your Souschef library to open it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap Step by Step">
    Tap **Step by Step** to launch Cooking Mode.

    <img alt="Recipe detail with the Step by Step button highlighted" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete the prep checklist">
    Before the first cooking step, you'll see a checklist of all the prep tasks for this recipe — including things like preheating the oven. Work through the list and check each item off as you go.

    <img alt="Cooking Mode showing the Prep Ingredients and Preheat Oven checklist with tasks like thinly sliced onions and grated parmesan" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Follow the steps">
    Tap **Next** to move through each cooking step at your own pace. Souschef guides you from start to finish. Tap a highlighted time mention to start a [timer](/using/timers) without leaving the recipe.

    <img alt="Cooking Mode step with bake for 1 hour highlighted as a tappable timer" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Finish cooking">
    When you're done, you can add what you made to your [Journal](/using/journal). Souschef may ask **Add to Journal?** — skip it if you don't want an entry.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## During cooking

Once you're in Cooking Mode, here are a few handy things you can do:

### Adjust servings

Tap the servings control at the top to scale the recipe while you cook. Ingredient quantities update automatically.

<img alt="Cooking Mode with the servings button highlighted" />

### Convert measurements

Tap the convert units button (beaker icon) to switch between measurement systems without leaving Cooking Mode.

<img alt="Cooking Mode with the convert units button highlighted" />

### Check an ingredient quantity

Tap any highlighted ingredient name in a step to see how much you need. From there you can also search for more info, find a substitution, or locate it in a supermarket.

<img alt="Ingredient detail sheet for onions with options to search on Google, search substitution, or locate it in supermarket" />

### View the full ingredients list

Tap the list icon to open the full ingredients checklist with quantities.

<img alt="Cooking Mode with the ingredients list button highlighted in the bottom bar" />

### Start a timer

When a step mentions a time (like "simmer for 10 minutes"), tap it to kick off a countdown right in the app. You can also add a timer manually with the timer button. See [How recipe timers work](/using/timers) for details.

### Cook a main dish and sides

Cooking more than one recipe? [Pin up to 5 recipes](/using/pinned-recipes) before you start. A pill with stacked thumbnails stays over Bookmarks and recipe screens so you can jump between them. From the workspace, start **Step by Step** on any pinned recipe — your screen stays awake while you cook.

<Tip>
  Your phone screen stays awake the entire time you're in Cooking Mode, so you don't have to keep waking it up mid-recipe.
</Tip>

***

## Still need help?

If you have questions or run into anything unexpected, our team is happy to help. [Contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)

***

**Related articles**

* [Hands-Free Cooking](/using/hands-free-cooking)
* [How recipe timers work](/using/timers)
* [Use the preparation checklist](/using/prep-checklist)
* [Adjust recipe servings](/using/adjust-servings)
* [Convert measurements](/using/convert-measurements)
* [Print a recipe](/using/print-recipes)
* [Pinned recipes](/using/pinned-recipes)
* [Keep a cooking journal](/using/journal)
* [Shopping List](/using/shopping-list)


# Hands-free cooking with voice commands in Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/using/hands-free-cooking

Cook without touching your phone — use voice commands in Cooking Mode to move between steps, start timers, hear instructions, and check ingredient amounts.

Good news — Hands-Free Cooking is available to everyone using the Souschef app.

Hands-free cooking lets you cook from a recipe without touching your phone. In [Cooking Mode](/using/cooking-mode), turn on the microphone and speak short commands to move between steps, start timers, hear the current step read aloud, and ask how much of an ingredient you need.

Cooking Mode is the full-screen, step-by-step cooking experience. Hands-free is the voice layer on top of it. Voice commands work in the Souschef iOS and Android apps — not in the lightweight web viewer. Supported voice languages are English and Japanese (they follow your app language setting).

## What you can do

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Navigate by voice" icon="arrow-right">
    Say **Next** or **Back** to move between steps when your hands are messy or busy.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Hear the current step" icon="volume-high">
    Ask Souschef to read the instruction aloud, or let auto-read speak each new step.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Control timers" icon="clock">
    Start or pause a step timer, or set a custom timer for any duration up to 12 hours.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Check ingredient amounts" icon="list">
    Ask how much of an ingredient you need — amounts follow your current servings and units.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How to turn it on

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open a recipe and start Cooking Mode">
    Tap any recipe in your library, then tap **Step by Step** (or **Start Cooking**) to enter Cooking Mode.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap the microphone">
    Tap the microphone in the cooking header, or tap **Turn on** on the tip that says to turn on voice command for hands-free cooking.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Allow microphone and speech recognition">
    When prompted, allow microphone access and speech recognition so Souschef can hear and understand your commands. Notifications are recommended so timers can alert you if you leave the app.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Speak a command">
    When the mic is active, Souschef is listening. Speak a short command clearly. Turning voice on also turns on auto-read — the current step is spoken when you move to a new step.
  </Step>
</Steps>

To turn voice off, tap the mic again. Exiting Cooking Mode also turns voice off.

<Tip>
  If microphone access was denied, tap the mic again to open Settings and allow access under **Souschef**.
</Tip>

<Tip>
  Voice is optional. You can still cook fully hands-on with taps and buttons — see [Cooking Mode](/using/cooking-mode) for the full step-by-step experience.
</Tip>

## Voice commands

Commands follow your app language. Use English phrases when the app is in English, and Japanese phrases when the app is in Japanese.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="English">
    ### Move between steps

    | Say…                                      | What happens            |
    | ----------------------------------------- | ----------------------- |
    | Next / Next step                          | Go to the next step     |
    | Back / Previous / Previous step / Go back | Go to the previous step |

    If you're already on the first or last step, Souschef will say so.

    ### Read the current step

    | Say…                                            | What happens                        |
    | ----------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
    | Read step / Read the step / Read it / Read this | Reads the current instruction aloud |

    You can also use the **Read step** control on the step when voice is on. With voice off, the volume icon toggles auto-read.

    ### Step timers

    These commands control a timer that already belongs to the current step:

    | Say…                                        | What happens                              |
    | ------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
    | Start timer / Start the timer / Begin timer | Starts or resumes the timer for this step |
    | Stop timer / Pause timer                    | Pauses the timer                          |

    **Stop** means pause, not cancel. If this step has no timer, you'll hear that there's nothing to start.

    ### Custom timers

    You can start a timer for any duration up to 12 hours. Examples that work:

    * Start new timer for 5 minutes
    * Start a new 3 minute timer
    * Set a timer for 90 seconds
    * Timer for 30 seconds
    * 5 minute timer
    * Start new timer for 1 minute 30 seconds

    Spoken numbers work too (for example, “five minutes” or “thirty seconds”). Include the unit — say “5 minutes” or “30 seconds,” not just “5.”

    ### Ingredient amounts

    | Say…                                          | What happens                                                                                |
    | --------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | How much salt / How much olive oil do I need? | Speaks the amount for that ingredient (using your current serving size and unit preference) |

    Optional wording like “of” or “please” is fine. Use the ingredient name as written in the recipe. If the ingredient isn't found, you'll hear that it couldn't be found.

    While voice is on, the focus view may show short hints such as “How much \[ingredient] do I need?” and “Start new timer for 5 minutes.”
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Japanese">
    When the app language is set to Japanese, use phrases like these:

    | Action           | Examples                                        |
    | ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
    | Next             | 次 / 次へ / 次のステップ                                 |
    | Back             | 前 / 前へ / 戻る / 前のステップ                            |
    | Read step        | ステップを読んで / 読み上げて / 読み上げ                         |
    | Start step timer | タイマーを開始 / タイマー開始 / タイマーをスタート                    |
    | Pause step timer | タイマーを止めて / タイマーを停止 / タイマーを一時停止                  |
    | Custom timer     | 新しいタイマーを5分開始 / 30秒のタイマーを開始 / タイマーを1分30秒 / 5分セット |
    | How much         | 塩はどれくらい / バターはどのくらい / 砂糖の量                      |

    The same behaviors apply as in English: **Stop** pauses a step timer (it does not delete it), custom timers need a clear duration, and ingredient questions use names from the recipe list.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Tips for best results

* Speak clearly and briefly — short phrases work best.
* Match the app language — English commands if the app is in English; Japanese if in Japanese.
* Keep the app open and in the foreground — listening pauses when the app is backgrounded or while Souschef is speaking.
* Unmute the phone — on iOS, the mute switch can silence spoken feedback and step reading.
* For custom timers, include the unit — say “5 minutes” or “30 seconds,” not just “5.”
* Use the ingredient name as written in the recipe — closer names match better for “how much…”.
* Step timers need a timer in that step — otherwise use a custom timer phrase.
* Hands-free works best in the one-step-at-a-time focus view.

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Is this available on the website?">
    No. Cooking Mode and hands-free voice commands are available in the Souschef iOS and Android apps only. The lightweight web viewer is for shared recipes, shopping lists, and collections.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The mic won’t turn on">
    Check **Settings → Souschef → Microphone** and **Speech Recognition**. If permission was denied earlier, tap the mic again to open Settings and allow access.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I said a command and nothing happened">
    Try a shorter phrase from the command tables above. Wait until Souschef finishes speaking before giving the next command. Make sure the mic looks active and listening. Unrecognized speech is ignored — there is no “I didn’t catch that” message in this version.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="“Stop timer” deleted my timer?">
    No — it only pauses. Resume with “Start timer,” or manage timers from the timer button. See [Timers](/using/timers) for manual timer controls.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I cancel a timer by voice?">
    Not yet — voice can pause a timer, but not cancel or delete it. Remove or manage timers in the timer UI.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why does it start reading every step?">
    Turning voice on enables auto-read. Tap **Read step** (or the volume control) to turn auto-read off if you only want voice commands.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does it work in “show all steps” view?">
    Voice still listens, but the on-step hints and read-step control are designed for the one-step-at-a-time focus view.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Will it understand my recipe’s language if the app is in another language?">
    Spoken commands follow the app language. Reading a step aloud can follow the recipe’s language when it’s English or Japanese.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Still need help?

If you have questions or run into anything unexpected, our team is happy to help. [Contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)

***

**Related articles**

* [How to use Cooking Mode](/using/cooking-mode)
* [How recipe timers work](/using/timers)
* [Use the preparation checklist](/using/prep-checklist)
* [Adjust recipe servings](/using/adjust-servings)
* [Convert measurements](/using/convert-measurements)


# Keep a private cooking journal in Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/using/journal

Log what you cooked with notes and photos. Journal is a private cooking diary tied to a date and optionally to a recipe.

This feature is included in the free version of Souschef.

<div>
  <img alt="Sous the cat ready to cook, oven mitten on" />
</div>

Recipes get saved. The cooking itself can disappear. Journal is a private cooking diary for “I made this, here’s what I’d do next time.” Capture a note, photos, or both, tied to a date and optionally to a recipe.

<Note>
  Journal requires you to be signed in. Entries are private to your account and
  are not shared with collaborators.
</Note>

## Add a journal entry

You can start an entry from a few places:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Journal">
    Go to the **Planner** tab and tap **Journal**.

    <Info>
      📸 Screenshot needed: Planner tab showing the Journal calendar.
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Or add from a recipe">
    Open a saved recipe and tap the **journal** icon or **Add journal**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Or add after cooking">
    After you finish **Step by Step** in [Cooking Mode](/using/cooking-mode), Souschef may ask **Add to Journal?** You can skip this prompt.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What to include

Write a note, add up to **3 photos** from your camera or library, or both. Attach a saved recipe if you want, or skip that and log a freeform cook.

Set when you cooked it: **today**, **yesterday**, or another day.

<Info>
  📸 Screenshot needed: journal composer with a note, photo slots, optional
  recipe, and date picker.
</Info>

<Warning>
  If you leave without saving, unsaved writing and photos are discarded.
</Warning>

<Tip>
  The recipe is optional. If you attach one and later delete it from your
  library, the title still stays on the journal entry.
</Tip>

## Browse your journal

The Journal calendar shows a month at a time:

* Days with photos show a picture
* Text-only days show a small dot
* Today is outlined

Open a day or a recipe to flip through entries, then edit or delete them.

<Info>
  📸 Screenshot needed: month calendar with a photo day, a text-only day, and
  today outlined.
</Info>

***

## Still need help?

If you have questions or run into anything unexpected, our team is happy to help. [Contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)

***

**Related articles**

* [How to use Cooking Mode](/using/cooking-mode)
* [Plan weekly meals](/using/meal-planner)
* [Organize & Search](/using/organize-and-search)


# Plan weekly meals in Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/using/meal-planner

Plan saved recipes for each day of the week, then send a day or the whole week to your shopping list.

This feature is included in the free version of Souschef.

<div>
  <img alt="Sous the cat helping you plan the week" />
</div>

Meal Plan turns your recipe library into “what’s for dinner this week.” Pick saved recipes for each day, then send that day — or the whole week — to a [shopping list](/using/shopping-list) in one step.

<Note>
  Meal Plan requires you to be signed in. Your plan lives on this phone, not in
  the cloud. A new device or a reinstall will not restore it. A different
  account on the same phone keeps its own plan.
</Note>

## Open Meal Plan

Go to the **Planner** tab and tap **Meal Plan**. You can also tap **Plan this recipe** on a saved recipe.

<Info>
  📸 Screenshot needed: Planner tab showing a Monday–Sunday Meal Plan week.
</Info>

## Plan a week

Each week runs Monday through Sunday. Swipe to move to other weeks.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Pick a day">
    Tap the day you want to cook. Empty days say **No recipes planned.**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add saved recipes">
    Search your saved recipes and add them to that day. You can add more than one recipe per day — there are no breakfast, lunch, or dinner slots.

    You can only plan recipes that are already saved. Unsaved recipes cannot be added.

    <Info>
      📸 Screenshot needed: add-recipe search showing saved recipes for a day.
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open or remove a recipe">
    Tap a planned recipe to open it. Remove recipes from a day when your plans change.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  If you later delete a planned recipe from your library, the card can show
  **Recipe unavailable**.
</Tip>

## Add a day or week to your shopping list

When the plan looks right, send it to groceries:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose Add this day or Add week">
    Tap **Add this day** for one day’s recipes, or **Add week** for the whole week.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose ingredients">
    Review the ingredients and add what you need — same as when you [add from a recipe](/using/shopping-list).
  </Step>
</Steps>

If the same recipe appears on several days, Souschef adds it to the shopping list only once.

Meal Plan is not shared. To shop with someone else, [share the shopping list](/using/share-shopping-list) after you add the ingredients.

***

## Still need help?

If you have questions or run into anything unexpected, our team is happy to help. [Contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)

***

**Related articles**

* [Shopping List](/using/shopping-list)
* [Share a shopping list](/using/share-shopping-list)
* [Keep a cooking journal](/using/journal)
* [Organize & Search](/using/organize-and-search)


# How AI nutrition works in Souschef — calories, protein, and more
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/using/nutrition

Recipes in Souschef can display calories, protein, carbohydrates, fat, and other nutrients. If nutrition is missing, Generate Nutrition uses AI to estimate it.

This feature is included in the free version of Souschef.

Souschef shows nutrition information right inside your recipe so you can plan meals with a clear picture of what you're eating. When the source website already includes nutrition, Souschef uses that; when it doesn't, you can generate estimates with AI in a single tap. You can sort your library by calories per serving and edit any value yourself.

## What Souschef shows

Every recipe with nutrition data displays a per-serving breakdown of:

* **Calories**
* **Protein**
* **Carbohydrates**
* **Fat**
* **Additional nutrients** (fiber, sugar, sodium, and more when available)

## Where nutrition comes from

Souschef pulls nutrition data from two places:

* **From the source website**, when a recipe is imported from a site that publishes structured nutrition data.
* **From AI estimates**, when the source doesn't include nutrition or you've created a recipe yourself.

AI estimates are **clearly labeled** so you always know whether a number came from the original recipe or was estimated.

## Generate Nutrition with AI

If a recipe doesn't have nutrition information, generate an estimate in one tap.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the recipe">
    Tap any recipe in your library.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap 'Generate Nutrition'">
    In the nutrition section, tap **Generate Nutrition**. Souschef reads the ingredients, quantities, and servings and produces an estimate for calories, protein, carbs, fat, and additional nutrients.

    <img alt="Generate Nutrition button on a recipe with no nutrition data yet" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the estimated values">
    The estimated nutrition is labeled so it's clear the values came from AI. Tap any number to edit it if you'd like a more precise value.

    <img alt="Nutrition panel showing calories, protein, carbs, and fat labeled as AI Estimate" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  AI nutrition estimates are meant as a helpful guide, not medical or dietary
  advice. Actual values depend on brands, exact quantities, and how you cook —
  always double-check if you have specific dietary needs.
</Note>

## Edit nutrition manually

You can always override any value. Tap the nutrition section, then edit calories, protein, carbs, fat, or add more nutrients. Choose whether values are listed **Per serving** or **Per recipe**. This is handy when you know a value more precisely than the source or the AI does.

<div>
  <img alt="Recipe nutrition section with the edit control to open the nutrient editor" />

  <img alt="Nutrition editor with per serving values for calories, protein, carbs, and fat" />
</div>

## Sort your library by calories

Looking for something lighter tonight? Open the sort menu on your library and choose **Calories per serving (high)** or **Calories per serving (low)**.

<img alt="Sort menu with Calories per serving high and low options" />

<Tip>
  Nutrition information becomes more useful the more accurate your servings are.
  Before generating nutrition, double-check the recipe's servings so per-serving
  values are meaningful.
</Tip>

***

## Related articles

* [Adjust servings](/using/adjust-servings)
* [Organize and search](/using/organize-and-search)
* [AI Tagging](/using/ai-tagging)
* [Pantry](/using/pantry)

## Still need help?

If you have questions or run into anything unexpected, our team is happy to help. [Contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)


# How to organize and search your recipes in Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/using/organize-and-search

Keep all your recipes in one place with Souschef. Search by name, browse your collection, and find any recipe in seconds — even offline.

Good news — organizing and searching your recipes is available to everyone using Souschef.

<div>
  <img alt="Sous the cat helping you organize your recipes" />
</div>

All your imported recipes are stored right inside Souschef and available offline — no internet connection needed once a recipe is saved. Whether you've imported a handful of family favorites or built up a library of hundreds of dishes, Souschef's search and filters make finding exactly what you're looking for a breeze. Filter by AI-suggested [tags](/using/ai-tagging) like cuisine, meal type, diet, main ingredient, or cooking method — or by [calories per serving](/using/nutrition) when you're planning something lighter.

## Searching for a recipe

Finding a recipe takes just a few taps:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the search bar">
    Open Souschef and tap the **search bar** at the top of your recipe list.

    <img alt="Saved recipes screen with the Search Recipes bar focused and the keyboard open" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Type a keyword">
    Type a dish name, a main ingredient, or anything you remember about the recipe.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find your recipe">
    Results appear as you type, so you'll usually spot what you're looking for before you even finish typing.

    <img alt="Saved recipes search results for pumpkin showing Pumpkin Mochi Cookies" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Give your recipes descriptive names when saving so they're easy to find later.
  For example, "Mom's Chicken Tikka Masala" is much easier to search for than
  just "Chicken."
</Tip>

## Browsing your recipe collection

All of your saved recipes are displayed in the main view when you open the app. Scroll through your collection to browse what you've got on hand. Use the **Saved**, **Collections**, and **Imported** tabs at the top to switch views.

Tap **Collections** to group recipes into custom lists — like desserts or weekday meals — then open a collection anytime from that tab.

<img alt="Collections tab showing dessert and weekday meal collections" />

Your collections stay personal unless you share them. To invite people to the same folder — a household weeknight pile, not a copy of everyone's library — see [Shared collections](/using/shared-collections). Shared folders show a **Shared** badge and **Shared by \[name]** under Bookmarks.

## Sort your recipes

Tap the **sort** button next to the search bar to change how your library is ordered.

<img alt="Saved recipes screen with the sort button highlighted next to the search bar" />

Choose from:

* **Date added** (newest or oldest)
* **Last updated** (newest or oldest)
* **Title** (a → z or z → a)
* **Calories per serving** (high or low)

## Filter by tag

Every imported recipe gets [AI-suggested tags](/using/ai-tagging) — cuisine, meal type, diet, main ingredient, cooking method, and more. Tap the **filter** button next to the search bar to open the filter drawer and narrow the list to just the recipes that match.

<img alt="Saved recipes screen with the filter button highlighted next to the search bar" />

You can also filter by **source** (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or Web), **website**, ingredient count, and ready time.

## Filter by calories

Cooking lighter tonight? In the same filter drawer, use the **calories per serving** slider to show only recipes in a certain range. Nutrition data comes from source websites when available, and can be [generated with AI](/using/nutrition) for any recipe that's missing it.

***

## Still need help?

If you have questions or run into anything unexpected, our team is happy to help. [Contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)

***

**Related articles**

* [Shared collections](/using/shared-collections)
* [Import your first recipe](/getting-started/import-your-first-recipe)
* [AI Tagging](/using/ai-tagging)
* [Nutrition](/using/nutrition)
* [AI Discovery](/using/ai-discovery)
* [How to use Cooking Mode](/using/cooking-mode)


# Pantry in Souschef — an experimental way to track long-lasting ingredients
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/using/pantry

Pantry is an experimental feature for tracking long-lasting ingredients you already have. Learn when it's useful, how it works with Shopping Lists, and how to share feedback.

Good news — Pantry is available to everyone using Souschef.

<div>
  <img alt="Sous the cat proudly holding a pantry can" />
</div>

Pantry is an experimental feature for keeping a simple list of ingredients you already have. It is still evolving — and it works best when you treat it as a lightweight reminder, not a full inventory system.

## When Pantry is useful

Pantry is most practical for long-lasting ingredients that stay in your kitchen for weeks or months. Think of it as a place to remember the staples you tend to forget you already own.

Good fits include:

* Spices and herbs
* Sauces, oils, and condiments
* Baking staples
* Dry pantry items (rice, pasta, canned goods, and similar)

If you mostly cook with the same shelf-stable staples, Pantry can help you skip those items when you generate a [shopping list](/using/shopping-list).

## How it works with Shopping Lists

When you [generate a shopping list](/using/shopping-list) from a recipe, Souschef checks ingredients against your Pantry:

* Matching ingredients are marked with an **In Pantry** badge
* Those ingredients are not added to the shopping list automatically
* You can still add them manually if you're running low

<img alt="Add to List sheet with Miso marked In pantry and excluded from the shopping list" />

## How to add ingredients

The most reliable way to use Pantry today is to add items manually. Tap the **+** button in Pantry, type the ingredient name, and choose a location if you want.

You can also organize items by location (Fridge, Freezer, or Pantry) and edit or remove them anytime.

### Experimental ways to add items

Pantry also supports:

* **Receipt scanning** — photograph a grocery receipt and review detected items before adding them
* **Pantry photos** — photograph a shelf or fridge and review detected ingredients before adding them

These workflows are still experimental. They can be interesting to try, but we do not recommend them as part of an everyday routine yet.

## What Pantry is not (yet)

Pantry is not a finished inventory management system. A few current limitations:

* It does not automatically stay up to date as you cook or shop
* Continuously updating it after every grocery trip often adds more effort than value
* Receipt scanning and pantry photos are experimental, not everyday tools

You do not need to track everything you buy. Fresh produce and other short-lived ingredients change too often to be worth the upkeep for most people.

## Why some people skip tracking everything

For many cooks, a complete kitchen inventory creates more maintenance than benefit. Pantry works best when you keep it small — a short list of staples that tend to stick around.

If maintaining Pantry feels like a chore, use it less or skip it entirely. Shopping Lists and the rest of Souschef work fine without it.

<Tip>
  Start with spices, oils, sauces, and a few dry staples. That small set is
  often enough to make shopping lists a bit smarter without much upkeep.
</Tip>

## Help shape Pantry

Pantry is one of Souschef's newest experimental features, and we're still exploring the best way to make it genuinely useful.

If you have ideas, workflows, or pain points you'd like Pantry to solve, we'd love to hear from you. Your feedback will directly influence where the feature goes next.

[Contact us →](/troubleshooting/contact-support)

***

## Related articles

* [Pantry FAQ](/using/pantry-faq)
* [Shopping List](/using/shopping-list)

## Still need help?

If you have questions or run into anything unexpected, our team is happy to help. [Contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)


# Pantry FAQ — common questions about Souschef Pantry
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/using/pantry-faq

Quick answers about Souschef's experimental Pantry feature — what to track, receipt scanning, pantry photos, and whether it stays up to date automatically.

Quick answers about [Pantry](/using/pantry). Can't find yours here? [Contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support) and we'll help.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Should I add every grocery item?">
    No. Pantry works best as a lightweight list of long-lasting ingredients — not a complete inventory of everything you buy. Tracking fresh produce and other short-lived items usually creates more upkeep than value. Keep it small, or skip Pantry entirely if it doesn't fit how you cook.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What kinds of ingredients work best?">
    Long-lasting staples are the best fit today: spices, herbs, sauces, oils, condiments, baking staples, and dry pantry items. These change slowly, so a short list stays useful without constant updates.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I scan receipts?">
    Yes. Receipt scanning is available as an experimental way to add items. You photograph a receipt, review the detected items, then choose what to add. It can be useful to try, but we do not recommend it as part of an everyday routine yet while Pantry is still evolving.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I photograph my pantry?">
    Yes. Pantry photo recognition is also experimental. You can photograph a shelf or fridge, review what Souschef detects, and add the items you want. Treat it as something to try — not a required setup step.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Will Pantry automatically stay up to date?">
    No. Pantry does not automatically update as you cook or shop. You add, edit, and remove items yourself. That is why we suggest tracking only ingredients that stick around for a long time.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Related articles

* [Pantry](/using/pantry)
* [Shopping List](/using/shopping-list)

## Still need help?

If you have questions or run into anything unexpected, our team is happy to help. [Contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)


# Pin recipes you’re cooking now in Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/using/pinned-recipes

Keep up to 5 recipes in a floating now-cooking tray so you can jump between a main dish and sides without losing your place.

This feature is included in the free version of Souschef.

<div>
  <img alt="Sous the cat ready to cook, oven mitten on" />
</div>

Pinning is a short-term workspace for what you’re cooking right now — a main dish plus sides — not another bookmark list. Keep up to **5** recipes in a floating tray so you can jump between them without losing your place.

## Pin a recipe

You can pin a saved recipe from your library, a collection, or the recipe itself. Tap **Pin**. A filled pin means the recipe is pinned.

<Info>
  📸 Screenshot needed: recipe or collection with the Pin control highlighted
  (filled pin = pinned).
</Info>

<Warning>
  You can pin up to 5 recipes. Trying a sixth shows **You can pin up to 5
  recipes.**
</Warning>

## Open the workspace

A pill with stacked thumbnails appears over **Bookmarks** and recipe screens. Tap it to open the workspace.

<Info>
  📸 Screenshot needed: Bookmarks or recipe screen with the stacked-thumbnail
  pin pill.
</Info>

The pill hides on other tabs — for example the shopping list and planner — so it doesn’t sit on every screen.

## Cook from pinned recipes

In the workspace you can:

* Open a full recipe
* Switch recipes with the thumbnails at the bottom
* Start **Step by Step** [Cooking Mode](/using/cooking-mode) — your screen stays awake while you cook
* Add ingredients from **all** pinned recipes to a [shopping list](/using/shopping-list)

<Info>
  📸 Screenshot needed: pinned workspace with a full recipe and bottom
  thumbnails for switching.
</Info>

Close the workspace when you’re done. Pins stay until you unpin them, you hit the 5-recipe cap, or you sign out.

<Note>
  Pins live on this device only and are not synced. They clear when you sign
  out. If a recipe disappears, it drops off the tray.
</Note>

***

## Still need help?

If you have questions or run into anything unexpected, our team is happy to help. [Contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)

***

**Related articles**

* [How to use Cooking Mode](/using/cooking-mode)
* [Shopping List](/using/shopping-list)
* [Organize & Search](/using/organize-and-search)
* [Shared collections](/using/shared-collections)


# Use the preparation checklist in Souschef cooking app
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/using/prep-checklist

Souschef's prep checklist lists everything you need to do before cooking — like chopping vegetables — so you can start cooking without interruptions.

Good news — the prep checklist is available to everyone using Souschef.

The prep checklist in Cooking Mode shows you all the preparation tasks — things like "mince the garlic," "chop the onion," or "preheat the oven to 400°F" — right at the very start, before the first cooking step begins. Work through the list, get everything ready, and then cook from start to finish without a single interruption.

We've all been there: you're halfway through a recipe, something is sizzling in the pan, and you suddenly realize you forgot to dice the onion. The prep checklist exists to prevent exactly that. By surfacing all the prep work upfront, Souschef helps you walk into the cooking process fully prepared and confident.

## How to use the prep checklist

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open a recipe and start Cooking Mode">
    Tap any recipe in your library, then tap **Step by Step** to launch Cooking Mode.

    <img alt="Recipe detail with the Step by Step button highlighted" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the prep checklist">
    Before the first cooking step appears, you'll see a checklist of all the prep tasks for this recipe — including prep instructions and oven preheating. Take a moment to read through the whole list so you know what's coming.

    <img alt="Cooking Mode prep checklist with Preheat Oven To 400f and ingredient prep tasks like thinly sliced onions" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check off each task as you complete it">
    Work through the prep tasks one by one — chop, dice, measure, preheat. Tap each item to check it off as you go.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Proceed to the cooking steps">
    Once all your prep is done and everything is checked off, move on to the cooking steps. You're set up for a smooth, interruption-free cooking experience!
  </Step>
</Steps>

## View the full ingredients list

While you're in Cooking Mode, tap the list icon to open the full ingredients checklist with quantities and prep notes.

<img alt="Cooking Mode with the ingredients list button highlighted" />

<img alt="Ingredients sheet listing mayonnaise, garlic, onions, and butter with quantities and checkboxes" />

Tap an ingredient for more options — search for info, find a substitution, or locate it in a supermarket.

<img alt="Ingredient detail sheet for onions with Search on Google, Search substitution, and Locate it in supermarket" />

<Tip>
  Work through the entire checklist before starting the actual cooking — your future self will thank you! Having everything prepped and ready is the secret to cooking feeling effortless rather than stressful.
</Tip>

***

## Still need help?

If you have questions or run into anything unexpected, our team is happy to help. [Contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)

***

**Related articles**

* [How to use Cooking Mode](/using/cooking-mode)
* [How recipe timers work](/using/timers)
* [Pantry](/using/pantry)
* [Shopping List](/using/shopping-list)


# How to print recipes from Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/using/print-recipes

Print any Souschef recipe with your current serving size, measurement preference, prep and cook times, ingredients, numbered instructions, and a QR code.

This feature is included in the free version of Souschef.

Sometimes paper just works better. Whether you like keeping a printed copy in a family cookbook, cooking without a phone in the kitchen, or handing a recipe to someone who prefers it on paper, Souschef makes it easy to print any recipe from your library in a clean, kitchen-ready format.

## What a printed recipe includes

When you print a recipe, Souschef uses:

* Your **current serving size** — whatever you have the recipe scaled to when you print
* Your **measurement preference** — the units currently shown in the app
* The recipe **title**
* The recipe **photo**
* **Prep time**
* **Cook time**
* **Ingredients**
* **Numbered step-by-step instructions**
* A **QR code** that links back to the recipe in Souschef
* A **printable checklist** you can tick as you shop or cook

<Info>
  📸 Screenshot needed: an example of a printed Souschef recipe showing the title, photo, prep/cook times, ingredients, numbered steps, and QR code.
</Info>

## How to print a recipe

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the recipe">
    Tap the recipe in your library.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Adjust the serving size and units (optional)">
    Change the [serving size](/using/adjust-servings) or [measurement units](/using/convert-measurements) before printing — the print output uses whatever's shown on screen.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the recipe menu">
    Tap the **⋯** button in the top right of the recipe.

    <img alt="Recipe screen with the more options button highlighted in the top right" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap Print recipe">
    Choose **Print recipe** from the menu.

    <img alt="Recipe menu with Print recipe highlighted" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Send it to your printer">
    Use your device's standard print sheet to send the recipe to an AirPrint or Google Cloud Print–compatible printer, or save the recipe as a PDF to keep or share.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Save a printed recipe as a PDF and drop it into a shared folder to build a family cookbook that everyone can access.
</Tip>

## The QR code

Every printed recipe includes a QR code at the bottom. Scan it with any phone camera to open the live recipe link. If you have the app installed, you can jump into [Cooking Mode](/using/cooking-mode) for timers and step-by-step guidance. If someone doesn't have the app, the same link opens in Souschef's lightweight web viewer so they can still read the recipe, adjust servings, and switch measurement systems.

***

## Related articles

* [Adjust servings](/using/adjust-servings)
* [Convert measurements](/using/convert-measurements)
* [Cooking Mode](/using/cooking-mode)
* [Shopping List](/using/shopping-list)
* [Supported devices](/getting-started/supported-devices)

## Still need help?

If you have questions or run into anything unexpected, our team is happy to help. [Contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)


# Share a live shopping list with your household
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/using/share-shopping-list

Share a private link so your household can check off one live grocery list together — in the app or on the web.

This feature is included in the free version of Souschef.

<div>
  <img alt="Sous the cat — off to the grocery store" />
</div>

One live grocery list for a household. Share a private link so you’re not juggling two lists or a text thread while you’re both at the store. Build the list first — see [Shopping List](/using/shopping-list) — then share it.

## Share a live link

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open a list that has items">
    You can share once the list isn’t empty.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap Share">
    Tap **Share** on the list.

    <Info>
      📸 Screenshot needed: shopping list with the Share button highlighted.
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Allow editing or View only">
    **Allow editing** lets people add, edit, and check items in the app. **View only** lets them see the list without checking or editing.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Send the private link">
    Send the link however you usually share — Messages, email, or another app.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Friends who open the link **in the app and sign in** join the list. Anyone with the link can open it **on the web without an account**.

The link is unlisted — it isn’t a public page. Web pages for shared lists are not meant to show up in search results.

<Info>
  📸 Screenshot needed: share sheet with Allow editing and View only.
</Info>

## Who can do what

* **Owner (app)** — full control: edit, check, share, and remove people.
* **Editor (edit link, joined in the app)** — add, edit, and check items. They can’t manage the link.
* **Viewer (view link, joined in the app)** — see the list. They can’t check or edit.
* **Web guest (has the link, not in the app)** — on an **edit** link, enter a short name (no links) and then check items. On a **view** link, look only.

Joining in the app adds the list to their Shopping tab. Web guests don’t get that until they open the list in the app and sign in.

<Note>
  View-only members can see the list but cannot shop it. Web guests must add a
  short name before checking items.
</Note>

## Use a shared list in the app

Switch lists from the title to move between lists you own and lists you joined. Shared lists show **Shared** or **Collaborating** and people’s avatars.

When someone checks an item, you’ll see who did it — for example, “Alex checked this.”

If you own the list, you can remove someone from it.

<Info>
  📸 Screenshot needed: shared shopping list with Shared/Collaborating, avatars,
  and a “checked this” label on an item.
</Info>

## Share as plain text instead

Need to send the list to someone who doesn’t use Souschef? You can still share it as plain text — sorted by aisle — via Messages or any messaging app. That copy doesn’t stay in sync. For a live list, use the private link above.

<Info>
  📸 Screenshot needed: Messages compose screen with a shopping list checklist
  ready to send.
</Info>

<Warning>
  Lists with no edits or check-offs for **7 days** are deleted — including
  shared ones. Checking something counts as activity.
</Warning>

***

## Still need help?

If you have questions or run into anything unexpected, our team is happy to help. [Contact support](/troubleshooting/contact-support)

***

**Related articles**

* [Shopping List](/using/shopping-list)
* [Shared collections](/using/shared-collections)
* [Pantry](/using/pantry)
* [Plan weekly meals](/using/meal-planner)


# Share a recipe collection in Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/using/shared-collections

Invite people to a shared folder of recipes — a household weeknight pile, not a copy of everyone’s whole library.

This feature is included in the free version of Souschef.

<div>
  <img alt="Sous the cat helping you organize your recipes" />
</div>

Bookmarks stay personal. A shared collection is the recipes this group actually cooks from — a household “weeknight dinners” pile, not a copy of everyone’s whole library.

Sharing uses the same private-link model as [shopping lists](/using/share-shopping-list): the owner shares **edit** or **view**, and friends open the link in the app and sign in to join.

## Share a collection

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open a collection you own">
    In **Bookmarks**, tap **Collections** and open the folder you want to share. See [Organize & Search](/using/organize-and-search) if you haven’t created one yet.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Share an edit or view link">
    Choose whether people can add and remove recipes (**edit**) or only browse (**view**), then send the private link.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Friends join in the app">
    They open the link in Souschef and sign in. The collection then appears under **Bookmarks** with a **Shared** badge and **Shared by \[name]**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  📸 Screenshot needed: collection with a Shared badge and “Shared by \[name].”
</Info>

<Info>
  📸 Screenshot needed: share sheet with edit and view options for a collection.
</Info>

## Who can do what

* **Owner** — rename, add or remove recipes, share, remove people, and delete the collection.
* **Editor** — add or remove recipes from their own saved recipes. They can’t rename, share, or delete the collection.
* **Viewer** — browse and open recipes only.
* **Web visitor** — browse titles and cards. They can’t join or edit until they open the collection in the app. Checking items off isn’t a thing for collections.

<Note>
  The web is for peeking. Adding recipes and keeping the collection in Bookmarks
  happens in the iOS or Android app.
</Note>

## Use a shared collection

Members can open every recipe in the collection — cook, [pin](/using/pinned-recipes), and more — even if they never saved it themselves.

To add a recipe, it must already be saved or created in that person’s library. You can’t drop in a random URL from the collection screen.

If you don’t own the collection, you can leave it. You can rejoin later with the same still-active link.

Deleting a collection does not delete the recipes. Owner delete is permanent for the folder; members just lose access.

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**Related articles**

* [Organize & Search](/using/organize-and-search)
* [Share a shopping list](/using/share-shopping-list)
* [Pinned recipes](/using/pinned-recipes)
* [How to use Cooking Mode](/using/cooking-mode)


# Create and manage a smart shopping list in Souschef
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/using/shopping-list

Turn any recipe into a grocery list with one tap. Souschef organizes items by store section. Share a live list with your household, or send it as text.

This feature is included in the free version of Souschef.

<div>
  <img alt="Sous the cat — off to the grocery store" />
</div>

Souschef's Smart Shopping List turns your recipes into an organized grocery list in seconds. Better yet, it automatically sorts everything by store aisle — dairy with dairy, produce with produce — so you can move through the store in one smooth loop without doubling back. And if you use [Pantry](/using/pantry), matching ingredients can be skipped automatically, so your list focuses on what you still need. Say goodbye to the scattered, hard-to-read notes you used to bring to the grocery store!

## Create a shopping list from a recipe

<Steps>
  <Step title="Import a recipe">
    Make sure the recipe you want to shop for is already saved in Souschef. If you haven't imported it yet, check out [Import your first recipe](/getting-started/import-your-first-recipe) to get started.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap Add to Shopping List">
    Open the recipe and tap the **Add to List** button.

    <img alt="Recipe detail with the Add to List button highlighted" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Adjust the serving size">
    Choose how many servings you're making — the ingredient quantities will update automatically to match.

    <img alt="Add to List sheet with servings highlighted and ingredients selected" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the 'In Pantry' badges">
    If you use [Pantry](/using/pantry), Souschef checks the recipe against ingredients you've added there. Matching items are marked with an **In Pantry** badge and are **not** added to the shopping list. You can still add them manually if you're running low.

    You can also uncheck any other ingredient you already have on hand — anything unchecked is skipped from the list.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap Add items">
    Hit the **Add items** button and your shopping list is ready — automatically sorted by store aisle so you can shop efficiently.

    <img alt="Shopping list sorted by aisle with Baking and Miscellaneous sections" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  [Pantry](/using/pantry) works best as a lightweight list of long-lasting
  staples — spices, oils, sauces, and dry goods — rather than a complete
  inventory you update after every grocery trip.
</Tip>

## Add multiple recipes at once

Planning meals for the whole week? You can keep adding recipes to the same list, or send a day or week from [Meal Plan](/using/meal-planner). Souschef **merges ingredients together** — so if two recipes both need garlic, it combines them into a single line item.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Tap Edit">
    Open your shopping list and tap **Edit**.

    <img alt="Shopping list with the Edit button highlighted" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap Add Recipe Ingredients">
    Tap **Add Recipe Ingredients**.

    <img alt="Edit shopping list with Add Recipe Ingredients highlighted" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a recipe">
    Pick a recipe from your library, then select the ingredients you need — same as when you add from a recipe detail page.

    <img alt="Add recipes to shopping list sheet showing saved recipes" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Add non-recipe items

Your shopping trip isn't just about dinner — you might need paper towels, dish soap, or a snack for the kids too. Add those manually so everything stays in one place.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Tap Edit">
    Open your shopping list and tap **Edit**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap Add Items Manually">
    Tap **Add Items Manually**.

    <img alt="Edit shopping list with Add Items Manually highlighted" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Type your item">
    Enter the item name under **Misc**, then tap **Done**.

    <img alt="Editing the shopping list with a Misc item field ready to type" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Share your list

Sending someone else to the store? Or shopping with a partner?

* **Live household list** — share a private link so you can check items off together in the app or on the web. See [Share a shopping list](/using/share-shopping-list).
* **Plain text** — send a snapshot via Messages or another app for people who don't use Souschef. That copy doesn't stay in sync.

<img alt="Shopping list with the Share button highlighted" />

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**Related articles**

* [Share a shopping list](/using/share-shopping-list)
* [Plan weekly meals](/using/meal-planner)
* [Pantry](/using/pantry)
* [Pantry FAQ](/using/pantry-faq)
* [Adjust recipe servings](/using/adjust-servings)
* [How to use Cooking Mode](/using/cooking-mode)


# Set and manage recipe timers in Souschef cooking app
Source: https://docs.trysouschef.com/using/timers

Souschef automatically detects times mentioned in recipe steps and lets you start a countdown with one tap — no switching apps needed.

This feature is included in the free version of Souschef.

When a recipe step says something like "bake for 25 minutes" or "let the dough rest for 1 hour," Souschef highlights that time as a tappable timer. No more unlocking your phone, hunting for the clock app, and trying to remember what you just read — everything stays right where you're cooking.

## Starting a timer

Timers live right inside [Cooking Mode](/using/cooking-mode), so they're always within reach:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Look for highlighted time mentions">
    As you follow along in Cooking Mode, look for **highlighted time mentions** in the step text — these appear underlined with a timer icon.

    <img alt="Cooking Mode step with bake for 1 hour highlighted as a tappable timer" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap the highlighted time">
    Tap the highlighted time to open the timer controls. Confirm the duration, then tap play to start the countdown.

    <img alt="Cooking Mode with a one-hour Bake timer ready to start and a play button" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Keep cooking">
    The timer runs directly in the app — you never have to leave your recipe to manage it.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Add a timer manually

You can also create a timer when a recipe doesn't include a time mention, or when you want a custom countdown:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Tap the timer button">
    In Cooking Mode, tap the timer button (clock with a plus) at the top of the screen.

    <img alt="Cooking Mode with the add timer button highlighted" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the duration and start">
    Enter the time with the keypad (or tap **+ 30** to add 30 seconds), optionally name the timer, then tap **Start**.

    <img alt="Untitled timer sheet with time display, numeric keypad, Reset, and Start" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Managing multiple timers

Many recipes have overlapping steps, and Souschef handles that gracefully:

* You can run **several timers at the same time** — one for the pasta water, one for the sauce, one for the bread in the oven.
* All active timers stay visible without leaving Cooking Mode, so you can keep an eye on everything at a glance.
* If you open a [second recipe window](/using/cooking-mode#during-cooking), your timers continue running in the background.

<Tip>
  If a recipe has overlapping steps, start the longer timer first so both finish close together — it makes timing your meal much easier!
</Tip>

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**Related articles**

* [How to use Cooking Mode](/using/cooking-mode)
* [Hands-Free Cooking](/using/hands-free-cooking)
* [Use the preparation checklist](/using/prep-checklist)
* [Adjust servings](/using/adjust-servings)