Import from Pinterest (iOS)

Pinterest is one of the most popular places to discover recipes, but keeping track of pinned recipes across boards gets messy. With Cookonut on iPhone or iPad, you can import any Pinterest recipe in seconds using the iOS share extension.

Step-by-step

Use the iOS Share Sheet

The share extension lets you send a pin straight to Cookonut without leaving the Pinterest app.

1. Open the Pinterest pin with the recipe
2. Tap the share icon on the pin
3. In the iOS share sheet, find and tap Cookonut (scroll the app row if needed)
4. Cookonut will open with the link pre-loaded — tap Import
5. Wait while Cookonut’s AI extracts the recipe

If Cookonut doesn’t appear in the share sheet, scroll to the end of the app row, tap More, and enable Cookonut in the list.

Tip: Import the Source Blog Instead

Many Pinterest pins link to an original recipe blog. For the best results, tap through to the blog, copy that URL, and import it directly. Blog pages have more structured recipe data, which produces cleaner imports.

What Gets Extracted

Cookonut follows the pin to its source content and extracts:

• Recipe title and description
• Photo from the pin or source page
• Ingredients with quantities
• Instructions step by step
• Cook times and servings when available

Credit Usage

Each Pinterest import uses 1 credit from your monthly pool. Free plan users get 10 credits per month; Premium users have unlimited imports.

Review Before Saving

After import, review the extracted recipe on the preview screen. Pins that link to blogs usually import cleanly, but image-only pins may need some editing. Check that ingredients and steps are complete, add any missing details like prep time or servings, and tap Save when everything looks good.