FAQ
Quick answers for CookClip
Help with adding recipes, organizing your library, grocery lists, meal planning, AI import, sync, and plans.
Adding Recipes
How do I add a recipe?
Open the Add tab, choose a link, pasted text, or photo, then review the draft before saving it to your library.
Which recipe sources work best?
Clear recipe pages, captions, and photos with visible text usually import best. If a source is messy or incomplete, CookClip may need a little help from you.
Why is something missing after import?
Some pages and videos leave out ingredients, timing, or servings. Check the draft, add anything missing, and save when it looks right.
Why do I see a cookie, privacy, or sign-in page?
Some websites put banners or sign-in prompts in front of the recipe. In the import browser, close anything covering the recipe if you can, then tap Import Recipe.
Organizing
What are collections?
Collections are groups of recipes you choose, like weeknight dinners, baking ideas, or family favorites. If you used folders before, they now appear as collections.
Where do I manage collections?
Home shows collections near the top. Open one to add recipes, rename it, change its icon, or delete it.
How do tags work?
Tags help you filter your library across collections. You can create, rename, and delete custom tags from Settings.
Can I edit a saved recipe?
Yes. Open the recipe, tap the menu button, then choose Edit.
Grocery & Meal Planning
How do grocery Recipe and Category views work?
Recipe view groups items by the recipe they came from. Category view groups active items into shopping sections. Switching views only changes how the list is shown.
What does AI grocery organization do?
In Category view, CookClip can use AI to tidy active grocery items into better shopping groups when you are signed in and the service is available.
What happens if AI grocery organization is unavailable?
CookClip keeps using standard on-device categories, so your grocery list still works while you are signed out, offline, or the AI service is unavailable.
Can CookClip help me plan meals?
Yes. Pro includes meal planning, so you can place saved recipes onto your week and keep cooking plans organized.
AI Import
How does AI import work?
CookClip reads the recipe text, link, or photo you provide and turns it into a draft with ingredients, steps, timing, and servings when available.
Can I fix an AI draft?
Yes. Edit ingredients, steps, timing, servings, or notes before saving. The draft is yours to adjust.
Does AI import always work?
Not always. Some websites block reading, and some videos do not include enough recipe details. You can still enter the recipe manually.
Account & Sync
Do I need an account to use CookClip?
You can add and save recipes on this device while signed out. Sign in with Apple or Google to back up your library, sync across devices, and manage purchases.
Can I use one library across multiple devices?
Yes. Sign in and keep Cloud Backup on to sync your recipes, collections, tags, meal plans, and grocery lists across devices tied to your CookClip account.
Where are my recipes stored?
CookClip saves your data locally on your device first. When you are signed in and Cloud Backup is on, changes are also backed up to your CookClip account.
What happens if I delete the app?
Deleting the app may remove local data from this device. If your library was backed up, sign in with the same account after reinstalling to restore it.
Plans & Limits
What is included in the free plan?
Free includes core recipe saving and organizing tools, with limits on saved recipes and lifetime AI imports.
What do I get with Pro?
Pro removes the Free save and AI import limits, and unlocks meal planning, grocery lists, and custom serving scaling.
Can I restore my purchase?
Yes. Open Settings, go to Account, then tap Restore Purchases.
Can I redeem a partner code if I already have Pro?
No. Partner codes are for accounts without active Pro access. If you are eligible, open Settings, go to Account, then tap Redeem partner code.
Still need help?
Our support team typically replies within 24-48 hours on business days.